A workforce is likely the most expensive investment for a company, and the most time-consuming aspect of managing a business. As a result, it is important to evaluate what actions and enhancements can be made to continuously improve your workforce strategies. Paying attention to what is happening in your region will help prioritize what actions and enhancements might be appropriate this year. Here are some suggestions for protecting and growing your company and enhancing your culture.
1. Audit your I-9 forms to make sure they are properly completed.
This audit can be performed internally, but it’s advisable to hire an outside attorney or HR consultant, since the person conducting an internal audit may be the same individual who originally completed the forms. It can be difficult to catch your own mistakes. With the increase in attention from federal authorities related to immigration, the United States Immigration Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) oversees I-9 compliance.
2. Be sure your company is in compliance related to its human resources and safety practices.
The pace of regulation ebbs and flows, and currently we are in a flow of state and local governments creating laws and regulations. This is a reaction to the rollback and reduced enforcement of federal rules and regulations. While there are many ways to monitor new developments, the best way to stay compliant with state and local developments is to meet with a local employment attorney around twice each year who will keep the company current on its responsibilities.
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