Changing Organizational Culture One Person At A Time

As a small employer, hiring your first employee may seem like a daunting task. What do you do first? What impact will it have on how you file your tax information? How systems do you have to have in place? What costs are involved? What laws do I need to comply with? What are my responsibilities to maintain confidentiality in an age of cyber attacks? How do I determine if an employee is exempt or non-exempt? What policies if any, should I institute?  Luckily, there is a wealth of information available on the web help you, but it is all about knowing where to look.  And then making sure you comply.  Some small employers mistakenly rely on their sense that if they only have a small team, compliance with legal requirements when it comes to personnel files, invasion of privacy, workplace safety, anti-discrimination and compliance in relation to posting notices is something they can - well, "stretch". Below are sites that will provide guidance and information on a...