Watch out for suspicious claims! 2 high-risk areas to check
A good idea for the near future: Huddle up with Benefits staffers to make sure your firm has a solid system for investigating fishy disability claims.
Employment Law
Employee fraud on the rise: 4 ways to safeguard
Like a see-saw, as the economy plunges downward, employee fraud skyrockets — especially in small, private firms. The reasons for employee fraud are many and varied, but there are certain safeguards that can help keep your company safe: Double-check finances. Even if you have a trusted bookkeeper, it doesn’t hurt to take another look yourself. […]
Layoffs: 4 ways to avoid costly retaliation
For employers forced to cut staff, a frightening trend is emerging: An alarming number of employees aren’t taking their dismissals lying down.
You be the judge: 4 tricky accounting situations
Decide for yourself: Did these companies step out of bounds on often-gray situations?
Fighting fraud: Is it OK to spy on employees?
Suspect an employee on medical leave is milking the system? You may be surprised to find out how far courts will let you go to prove it …
13 new reasons to worry about the office bully
Tough economic times bring out the worst in certain office personalities, awakening latent bullies or making active ones more belligerent. Here’s why you should care.
New ruling forces you to pay people who break the rules
Everybody’s got too much to do these days, and the overtime can add up fast. But you’ll probably want to check your current pay policies and procedures against a new ruling from the Department of Labor. You may owe more than you think.
5 ways to reduce payroll without layoffs
Cutting back on payroll doesn’t have to mean laying off employees — which could end up costing you more in the long run.
5 illegal screening questions everybody asks
How many of these have you asked when searching for just the right staff for Finance?
