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	<title>the human resources blog</title>
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	<description>*because small businesses are human, too &#124; addressing HR issues, best practices and needs for small and mid-size businesses</description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 16:01:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>10 Most Common FLSA Mistakes&#8211;and How to Avoid Them</title>
		<link>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2011/03/10/10-most-common-flsa-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/</link>
		<comments>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2011/03/10/10-most-common-flsa-mistakes-and-how-to-avoid-them/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:44:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdean</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Benefits &amp; Compensation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[HR &amp; Legal Compliance]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[exempt versus nonexempt]]></category>

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		<category><![CDATA[hours worked]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law governing minimum wage, overtime, and other wage and hour issues. It applies to nearly every employer and the Department of Labor (DOL) and other government agencies are increasingly focused on FLSA enforcement.The provisions of the FLSA are not without complexity. Given the many requirements under [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Recommendations for Upholding the Confidentiality of Employee Information</title>
		<link>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2011/03/01/10-recommendations-for-upholding-the-confidentiality-of-employee-information/</link>
		<comments>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2011/03/01/10-recommendations-for-upholding-the-confidentiality-of-employee-information/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 15:49:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdean</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[HR &amp; Legal Compliance]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Policies &amp; Handbooks]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[confidentiality]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[employee privacy]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[employee records]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[recordkeeping]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[During the course of the employment relationship, employers obtain a wide range of sensitive employee information, such as dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and medical records. Due to the nature of this information, employers must prevent unauthorized access by developing proper security controls, training those responsible for maintaining employee information, and properly disposing of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>12 Steps for Promoting a Safe Work Environment &#038; Helping to Reduce Workers’ Compensation Costs</title>
		<link>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2011/02/22/12-steps-for-promoting-a-safe-work-environment-helping-to-reduce-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-costs/</link>
		<comments>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2011/02/22/12-steps-for-promoting-a-safe-work-environment-helping-to-reduce-workers%e2%80%99-compensation-costs/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:52:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdean</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Employee Safety]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Workers’ Compensation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Workplace Safety]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Workers&#8217; compensation insurance guarantees that employees who suffer a work-related injury or illness receive prompt medical attention, wage-replacement, and other benefits while they are out of work recovering from an injury or illness. Although necessary, the costs of workers&#8217; compensation insurance can be significant for employers. However, there are some ways to help reduce the expenses [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Guidelines to Help Prevent and Respond to Sexual Harassment</title>
		<link>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2011/02/14/10-guidelines-to-help-prevent-and-respond-to-sexual-harassment/</link>
		<comments>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2011/02/14/10-guidelines-to-help-prevent-and-respond-to-sexual-harassment/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:55:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdean</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[HR &amp; Legal Compliance]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Policies &amp; Handbooks]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[sexual harassment prevention]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and many state laws afford employees the right to work in an environment free of sexual harassment. These laws also require employers to effectively prevent and correct sexual and other unlawful harassment. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which is the agency responsible for enforcing employment [...]]]></description>
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		<title>12 Tips for Understanding the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit</title>
		<link>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2010/11/22/12-tips-for-understanding-the-small-business-health-care-tax-credit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2010/11/22/12-tips-for-understanding-the-small-business-health-care-tax-credit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 23:33:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdean</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Benefits &amp; Compensation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Healthcare Reform]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Small Business Health Care Tax Credit.]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In March 2010, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Pub. L. No. 111-148) and the Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act (Pub. L. No. 111-152). The legislation, known collectively as Health Care Reform, includes the small business health care tax credit. The credit is designed to encourage small [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Steps for Protecting your Workplace this Flu Season</title>
		<link>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2010/11/02/10-steps-for-protecting-your-workplace-this-flu-season/</link>
		<comments>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2010/11/02/10-steps-for-protecting-your-workplace-this-flu-season/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 16:49:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdean</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Employee Safety]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[flu in the workplace]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[flu prevention]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[health and safety]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The flu season usually begins in the fall of each year and can wreak havoc on the workplace, especially that of a small business. Even one sick employee can result in a ripple effect, impacting the entire office. That’s why it’s important for employers to take a proactive approach to preventing the spread of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>10 Tips for an Effective Open Enrollment Process</title>
		<link>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2010/10/26/10-tips-for-an-effective-open-enrollment-process/</link>
		<comments>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2010/10/26/10-tips-for-an-effective-open-enrollment-process/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 14:12:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdean</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Benefits &amp; Compensation]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[benefits]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[health insurance]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[open enrollment]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many employers with calendar year plans are beginning to gear up for this year&#8217;s open enrollment period. Open enrollment is a time when employees can join their employer&#8217;s health plan, opt in for other benefits, or make changes to their existing benefits package.
The process of selecting benefits can be overwhelming, but this year employees may [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Voting Leave: 10 Factors to Consider Before Election Day</title>
		<link>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2010/10/19/voting-leave-10-factors-to-consider-before-election-day/</link>
		<comments>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2010/10/19/voting-leave-10-factors-to-consider-before-election-day/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 17:31:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdean</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[time off for voting]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[voting leave]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2010/10/19/voting-leave-10-factors-to-consider-before-election-day/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Some 37 seats in the U.S. Senate, 435 positions in the U.S. House of Representatives, and 24 governorships are up for grabs in the mid-term election scheduled for November 2, 2010. On that day, millions of Americans will be heading to the polls to cast their vote, and some may seek time off from work [...]]]></description>
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		<title>9 Do&#8217;s and Don&#8217;ts of Applicant Rejection Letters</title>
		<link>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2010/09/28/9-dos-and-donts-of-applicant-rejection-letters/</link>
		<comments>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2010/09/28/9-dos-and-donts-of-applicant-rejection-letters/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2010 20:05:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdean</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Hiring]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[recruiting]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[rejection letters]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2010/09/28/9-dos-and-donts-of-applicant-rejection-letters/</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[No one likes being the bearer of bad news. But, it&#8217;s a responsibility every  employer must face, beginning with the hiring process.  Once employers have disqualified a candidate from employment, they have the  responsibility to inform the individual. Commonly, this is done through a letter of rejection.
While it&#8217;s tempting to avoid sending [...]]]></description>
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		<title>8 Points to Consider Before Using Social Media for Hiring-Related Purposes</title>
		<link>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2010/09/21/8-points-to-consider-before-using-social-media-for-hiring-related-purposes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.humanresourcesblog.com/2010/09/21/8-points-to-consider-before-using-social-media-for-hiring-related-purposes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:32:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>sdean</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Hiring]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[background checks]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[social media]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The use of social networking sites has skyrocketed over the past few years.  And, individuals aren&#8217;t the only ones using them. Businesses have jumped on  board to attract new clients, interact with current customers, recruit potential  employees, and even screen applicants. While it may seem enticing for employers  to use social [...]]]></description>
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