Have you had your check-up? Human Resources check up that is...

Although we care about your personal health, we're actually talking about
an HR CHECK-UP...

We know you try hard to stay current with all of the changing state and federal employment regulations, and to have sound HR policies and practices, but it's very challenging! Some organizations hire attorneys to conduct regular comprehensive (and expensive) audits to be sure they are on track and manage risk.

Rather than crossing your fingers and hoping you're on top of things, we recommend at least conducting an annual Basic HR Administration Review. Take a look at these KEY RISK FACTORS FOR CA EMPLOYERS and decide if it would be a good idea to confirm that your key employment practices are legally compliant AND promoting positive employee relations:

1. Employee Handbook

• None
• Outdated (Legally and/or with current practices)
• Not Legally Sufficient
• Unsigned Acknowledgements

2. General Employment & Record keeping Practices

• Unlawful
• Inconsistent
• Postings & Required Distributions

3. Poor Hiring Practices

• Illegal Interview Questions
• Applications for Employment
• Applicant Data

4. Pay Misclassifications

• Exempt 
• Non-Exempt
• Salaried/Hourly
• Independent Contractor
• Volunteers

   5. Inadequate Payroll Practices

• Overtime Calculations
• Meal Periods
• Recordkeeping
• Final Pay
• Deductions

6. Lack of Management Training

• Basic Employment Regulations, including Discrimination
• Effective Leadership Techniques
• Performance Management & Documentation, including Terminations
• Required Sexual Harassment Training

7. Insufficient Leave Management

• PDL (Pregnancy Disability Leave)
• FMLA/CFRA (Family Medical Leave Act/CA Family Rights Act - if applicable)
• Workers' Compensation
• Disability Management
• Other Required Leaves

It's less painful than a trip to the dentist, and not that expensive to have TPO check up on your HR practices if you don't have the time or expertise. You don't want to step over dollars to pick up dimes when it comes to the financial implications of having to defend your practices or actions when it's likely that you "didn't know what you didn't know"! Give us a call and you can check this off your "to do" list and start 2012 in good shape!

TPO is an award-winning firm established in 1991 made up of a group of highly experienced, nationally certified HR experts and trainers. TPO is licensed by the State of California (PI-25638) to provide investigative services. For more information, please contact us at 800-277-8448 or visit our website here.

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