Yearly Archives: 2016

How to Retain Your Best Employees

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Employees are an often overlooked investment, one which requires regular maintenance to keep them in “good working order.” Competitive pay and benefits is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to keeping your employees engaged and satisfied in their jobs. How do you maintain your investment? Consider creating an employee retention program. Studies show that employers benefit from strong employee retention programs. An effective employee retention program saves you time and money by […]

Ask HR: W-2 Contract-to-Hire Person

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Dear HR, Have you heard of a W-2 contract-to-hire person? It was mentioned that to better protect ourselves, even though we have at-will employment and our health insurance policy will have a 90 day wait period, that we should hire all new employees as W-2 contractors and that at the end of 90 days review for conversion to employee hire. I’m confused…please help!   Answer: We have heard this term offered by our clients over […]

Ask HR: Smoking in the Boys’ Room

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Dear HR, At one of our sites two employees went into the restroom, and were in there for an extended period of time. When they came out, the supervisor went in and noticed a strong smell of marijuana. This incident happened at public restroom, so its impossible to say if there was anyone else in the restrooms of the times of the employees. Are we within our rights to drug test the two employee’s in […]

Tricky Oregon Sick Time Questions – 1

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What about employee’s that work for family? ‘Employee’ does not include – an individual employed by that individual’s parent, spouse or child.   What if the ‘Employer’ fluctuates between less than 10 and more than 10 throughout the year? They have a minimum look back period of 20 weeks. There are special provisions for new employers who may not have been in business for 20 weeks. Connect them with HR for more clarification.   Can […]