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HR411 is an on-demand human resources information and support portal created for small and mid-sized employers. Over 75,000 clients across the United States utilize HR411.com to manage their day-to-day HR and compliance obligations. We offer a comprehensive suite of solutions allowing businesses to operate more effectively, including; an HR HelpDesk/Hotline, online background checks, an exclusive Employee Handbook Wizard, online tools for self auditing your HR function, model employment policies, template HR forms, documents and more.. We save our clients time and money by making it easy for them to meet compliance requirements, support their business objectives and protect their organizations from unnecessary risk and liability.
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90% of U.S. Businesses are prepared for H1N1 - Are You?
When a pandemic strikes, as is the case with the current H1N1 outbreak, employers may want to adopt an alternative sick leave philosophy, one that is less punitive and more liberal than their current sick leave practices. Inflexibility will only enco...
Loaded questions, firing Baby-Boomers, and banning hats in the office: How to protect against discrimination suits with a comprehensive EEO policy
FACT: There were nearly 100,000 claims filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in 2008. With recent increases in the number of out-of-work Americans, this figure is likely to rise in the coming years; meaning that no business—...
A simple joke, a late night text, a post on a co-worker’s Facebook page: Defining what “crosses the line” with a policy on sexual harassment
Now that we’ve covered some employee handbook basics, including how to write and implement your policy manual, let’s get into the specifics: the considerations for writing those ever so critical policies. We’ll start with one of the most import...
C’mon you’re almost there: 10 simple strategies for getting your handbook across the finish line
The end is in sight: You’ve taken our consultants’ advice and worked diligently to avoid the most common employee handbook mistakes, you’ve chosen practical policies that align with your business needs, and you’ve kept in mind those critical...
Are your policies causing MORE WORK for you? 7 Tips for ensuring your policies are working for you and not against you
Last week’s Tip discussed how to decide which policies to incorporate into your employee handbook. This week, we’re going to get into the nitty-gritty: how policies should be written. When it comes to a well-written policy, there’s really only ...
Employee Handbooks: Are you Getting the Acknowledgment you Deserve?
An employee handbook is essential for a variety of reasons. For one, employee handbooks help protect the company from legal liability by demonstrating the company’s compliance with a variety of labor laws, including state and federal laws that requ...


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