The Human Resource

I9 Best Practices with Christopher LeClair and Sarah Bileti

Christopher LeClair and Sarah Bileti from the Immigration Practice division of Warner, Norcross and Judd share stories and best practice advice on the proper and compliant processes involved with I9 form completion and retention.

Mergers & Acquisitions Considerations

Everyone thinks about finances and marketing when merging or acquiring a company but what about the HR issues? Did you realize there is actually an HR due diligence audit that should be completed? In this episode, Pandy will share some of the items leadership should consider before completing the deal on acquiring another company. Know your risks before you sign on the dotted line.

Bereavement for Pets

How does your company approach this issue? Would your employees see it as a meaningful benefit? It’s a topic we’ve discussed before, but it’s resurfacing: should companies offer bereavement leave and pay for the loss of a pet? In this episode, Pandy explores the rising interest in “Pawternity” and the idea of extending bereavement support to our four-legged and animal family members.

DOL Proposes with Jeremy Smith

Jeremy Smith, partner with Dinsmore, joins Pandy to discuss the new proposal for determining independent contractors from W2 employees. Jeremy shares the importance of independent contractor agreements and the pitfalls of making the wrong classification of workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

The Importance of Listening in HR

Do you hear what I hear? In this episode, Pandy references a training session from The HR Academy on the importance of listening skills. Review common statements or comments that may lead to bigger and more meaningful concerns that HR should be addressing.