In case you missed it, on Jan. 1, 2013 the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) changed to: 56.5 cents per mile for business miles driven. 24 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes. 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations. […]
OSHA FORM 300A MUST BE POSTED FEBRUARY 1 – APRIL 30
January 30, 2013 by
Do you have your Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Form 300A posted? Should you? Covered employers are required to post the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses in their workplaces from February 1 until April 30, each year. Form 300A reports the employer’s total number of deaths, missed workdays, job transfers or restrictions, and injuries and illnesses […]
EEOC publishes new rules on conducting employment background checks
May 2, 2012 by
Last week marked the first time in over 20 years the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) revisited its rules on the use of criminal background checks by employers. On April 25, 2012 the EEOC published enforcement guidance explaining, among other things, that an employer policy or practice that automatically excludes every candidate with a criminal […]
Rogue Valley SHRM hosts Employment Law Seminar on May 17th
May 2, 2012 by
Don’t miss the Chapter’s most popular and well attended HR event of the year! The Rogue Valley chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is hosting their annual all day Legal Seminar in Medford, which brings in employment law experts from across the state for a full day of training. The seminar is […]
Living Opportunities – A Distinctive Employment Resource
May 2, 2012 by
I often have the privilege of sharing resources with my clients, colleagues and the business community that benefit everyone involved. This month’s highlighted resource is Living Opportunities and the services they offer area employers. Living Opportunities, Inc. is a Rogue Valley not-for-profit service agency providing residential and vocational support to people with cognitive disabilities. Our […]
