Dawn Hays, Esq., SHRM-SCP
General Counsel
Twist Ties, Binder Clips, Rubber Bands and Workplace Issues - Spring Cleaning Time
Spring is here and with that comes the inevitable urge to get my house in order. The whole house cleaning and annual purging of the junk drawer always comes with a renewed resolve - I won't let this mess happen again this year. T hen the inevitable twist ties, binder clips and rubber bands somehow blossom and multiply in those junk drawers like dandelions in the yard, leaving me with yet another opportunity to tackle the problem again next year.

Not keeping my home in "order" is one thing.  Y ou know as well as I do that it's a whole different situation at work.  If we fail to proactively address the workplace issues that inevitably germinate and grow like those pesky dandelions, the stakes are way higher.  

Click HERE For The New 2018 Spring Training Catalogs
Is Your Organization Ready for the Next Generation? 
Gary J. Mertz, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Learning and Development Consultant

For the first time in history we have 4 generations in our workforce and a fifth (iGen's) rapidly entering the mix. Each of these generations brings with it its own ideas and perspectives about what things should be like at work. Business and market demands along with fierce global competition make it more important than ever for our organizations to work together to be more effective. To bridge the generational gaps in our organizations it is important for us to better understand our own generations, how we developed our ideas and perspectives and also understand the other generations around us.
  
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Become A Corporate Sponsor! 
Jennifer M. Graft, MBA
President and CEO

At ERA, we strengthen area businesses by providing HR guidance and support. As a non-profit organization, we're proud of our ability to do this in an affordable way so that every business, regardless of size, can take part in our services.

With the help of corporate sponsors, our members have access to superior resources without the high price of outside consultants or in-house specialists.


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Results from HR Beat on Absenteeism and Tardiness
Participate in the April HR Beat Survey - 
Medicare and Your Retiring Employees
As Baby Boomers approach retirement, the health care maze looms ahead of them. Most Boomers are under prepared for retirement, particularly for the process of selecting a health plan. According to the Nationwide Retirement Institute Survey, roughly three out of four people cite health care costs as one of their top concerns in retirement. As your employees approach Medicare eligibility, chances are, your HR Department receives Medicare eligibility questions and requests for advice on next steps. Click here to take the latest HR Beat Survey.


Do You Double Check Your FMLA Certifications?            
 
An employer properly received an employee's medical certification for leave under the Family and Medical Act, but later learns information that casts doubt on the person's medical condition. The FMLA does provide avenues to investigate further - the employer has the ability to request second, and even third, medical opinions when FMLA abuse is suspected .

Click the link below to learn more about FMLA Certifications and conducting an "HR Checkup". 
Do I Have To Pay My Summer Intern?

The air is starting to get warm and many are thinking of their summer plans. Numerous companies will be looking to hire summer interns to work during their summer break. The question that is often posed to the hotline is "Do I have to pay the intern?"

The answer is "it depends!"

Learn more about how to determine if you need to pay your inters, click the link below.  

News for Organizations Covered By Affirmative Action Requirements 
Carol Reubel, SCP, SPHR
Vice President, HR Consulting Services

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has distributed a new survey and Audit Scheduling Letters for companies required to complete Affirmative Action Plans. Click the link below to stay up to date. 

As a reminder, the EEO-1 must be completed by March 31 for all employers with more than 100 employees 
ERA Adding Safety Consulting Services
Brad Hunt
Safety and Risk Consultant, RiskControl360
  
ERA is known for offering top quality HR consulting services to our members. For many HR Managers, managing safety and risk is just one of many important areas of responsibility. And these responsibilities can be very encompassing. Compliance with environmental rules, state and federal safety regulation, transportation rules, safety requirements of customers, reducing insurance related costs, safety for customers and simply ensuring a culture of safety at your workplace are just a few examples. What if you had a team of experts who could address all of these areas and many more? Now you do.

HR Central Updates

Did you know that we introduced HR Central to our members in October 2017? Since that time HR Central has seen close to 2000 visits. Knowing this is a resource you use and value, we have been busy adding new content. Whether it is a timely HR topic or additional job descriptions, forms or articles, we keep HR Central relevant so you can have the information you need any time you need it!
Click here to learn more about HR Central updates. 

Rumpke Waste and Recycling

Rumpke Waste and Recycling has been committed to keeping neighborhoods and businesses clean and green since 1932 by providing environment friendly waste disposal solutions. Headquartered near Cincinnati, Rumpke is one of the nation's largest privately owned residential and commercial waste and recycling firms. Still family-owned, the Rumpke family and their extended family of nearly 3,000 employees provides service to areas of Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and West Virginia. Rumpke divisions include Rumpke Recycling, Rumpke Portable Restrooms, The William-Thomas Group and Rumpke Hydraulics. For more information, visit www.rumpke.com.



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