Problem and Solution Part 2

• E-verify is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.
•  E-Verify is free and voluntary and is the best means available for determining employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security Numbers.
• You must follow the innocent before guilty theory and never discriminate or pre- judge if someone is eligible to work or not.
• E verify must be done within 3 days of the employees start date. (check laws in your area)

• Know your own states laws. The requirements for federal and state are different. In addition, laws might be changing soon especially with a new administration so stay up to date.
• If you handle E verify on your own, talk to your own networks of business owners about any questions, comments or concerns

Posted June 25th, 2009 by Jessica Spinks - Posted in Human Resources, Immigration | | 0 Comments

Problem and Solution Part 1

• Creates a company culture with consistency in operations, policies and procedures as well as overall employee morale.
• Consistent knowledge base throughout the whole company, even when new employees start.
• Systems will provide you the avenue to ensure that you have the right people in the right seats on the right bus. If there is a need for a change you will have the necessary information such as documentation, signed policies and procedures, and corrective action to make the change with your employees. 

• Time and Attendance - Tracking your employees time and attendance will provide you the information to correct attendance issues, unnecessary overtime, and job costing for specific projects.
• Payroll - Utilizing a system that is designed to reduce the number of hours you or a valuable team members spends processing payroll can allow you time to focus on the profit producing needs of your business.
• HR Management - In having an employee handbook, policies and procedures along with an HR team (like CBR) to track these items will allow you the time to focus on correcting behavior as well as making changes in your company.

Posted June 4th, 2009 by Jessica Spinks - Posted in Human Resources | | 1 Comments

HSA’s for Dummies

Top 8 Things to Know about Health Savings Accounts.

HSA’s are a hot topic, especially this time of year. Some people might be hesitant to elect one as their insurance plan, due to lack of information.  They might greatly benefit you as an employer and your employees.

1. Reduction of $- Reduce employer and employee premiums. You can utilize this feature by electing a high deductable plan that is compatible with an HSA

2. Deliver More- You can deliver more to your employees. Instead of paying all the money to the insurance company you can deliver more value to them by paying the dollars into their HSA account.

3. Save-  Save on taxes, because contributions are pre tax.

4. Portable- If you pull out of the plan the money is always yours. It is not a "use it or lose it" deal.

5. Small fees- Account maintenance fees are small and tax deductable.  

6. Reluctance from agents- Usually insurance agents are reluctant to offer these because it reduced their commission.

7. Stop Funding- As an employer you dont have to fund forever. It can be a temporary gift until a good balance is reached.

8. Share- With an HSA you can share the management of healthcare decisions with your employees to get the biggest bang for your buck.

Posted June 1st, 2009 by Jessica Spinks - Posted in Benefits | | 0 Comments