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Ask the HR Expert — FMLA

March 11, 2019
Jill Schaefer
HR

I have an employee who is out sick and will need surgery. I need to know if we're supposed to ask him if he wants FMLA or if he needs to request FMLA himself? Also, if he says he wants it, what forms and guidelines do I need to follow?

What OSHA’s Walking-Working Surfaces Rules Really Mean for Employers

March 5, 2019
Jill Schaefer
Safety

It’s going on two years since the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released its final rule on walking-working surfaces and fall protection standards, but that doesn’t mean it’s any less confusing! Not to worry. We're here to break it down for you.

Forklift Safety: Simple Mistakes Can Cause Tragedy

February 24, 2019
KPA
Safety

Does your facility have storage space or a warehouse? Do you utilize forklifts? Do your personnel and your forklifts share the same space throughout the day? Chances are, the answer is yes. And although forklifts can make tasks easier and more time efficient, they can also cause serious injury.

Ask the HR Expert — Sexual Harassment and Privacy

February 7, 2019
KPA
HR

Q: Do we have to let the employee who complained about sexual harassment know what the consequences were for the accused individual? A: You do not need to notify the employee of what the consequences were for the accuser, but you…

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Military Lending Act: How it Affects Your Dealership

In December 2018, the Department of Defense dropped a bombshell (not literally) on the auto finance industry by issuing a new interpretation of the Military Lending Act.

Just Released: New Mobile Compliance Application

January 22, 2019
KPA
HR, Press

The new mobile application allows our clients to take control of their safety and compliance programs in real time. If you see something amiss when you’re in your facility, you can capture it, correct it, and have documentation that you took care of it without waiting get back to your desk.

KPA Acquires Compli

January 14, 2019
KPA
Press

LAFAYETTE, CO.—January 15, 2019—KPA, a leading software as a service (“SaaS”) and services provider for compliance and workforce management solutions, today announced its acquisition of Compli, a provider of HR business process automation solutions.

Ask the HR Expert — ACA

January 9, 2019
Jill Schaefer
HR

Q: We are self-insured. We have an employee who would like to add his wife to his health insurance, but she doesn't have a SSN. What are acceptable forms of ID? Can we deny coverage under the ACA? A: If…

Office Gifts: To Give or Not to Give?

December 4, 2018
Jill Schaefer
HR

This time of the year makes me half-crazy trying to ensure all the special people in my life get a thoughtful gift. I have 7 nieces and nephews, 3 sisters, my mom, and my in-laws to account for. Not to…

Ask the HR Expert — Can we take disciplinary action against this employee?

November 26, 2018
KPA
HR

Q: One of our managers was watching the cameras when he saw an employee reading. This employee closed the book when a customer approached, but then resumed reading after the interaction. Can we take disciplinary action against this employee? A: Based on the information…