Cristina Amyot
The Department of Labor released the official poster for The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Employers with fewer than 500 employees should post this in a conspicuous place in their offices, and it’s recommended to be emailed to employees as well since many are working remotely. Please…
Hi Everyone, As you likely are already aware, the Families First Coronavirus Act passed yesterday; please find a summary of points below. Please note: some aspects of the Act may change before this takes effect, particularly since the front-loading of these benefits may be financially burdensome to employers. Our team is following the developments and…
New Jersey is one of few states with a strong focus on pay equity. Rather than only focus on the fight for equal pay based on sex and race, New Jersey is taking it a step further with a fight for equal pay based on all factors mentioned in the Law Against Discrimination (LAD). In…
Recruiting can be a lengthy, difficult and expensive job. Here are some tips that should help to make the process a bit easier! Do: Keep Job Postings Short and Concise In today’s technologically sophisticated world, many job seekers read job posts from their cell phones. Longer posts tend to cause potential applicants to skip the…
The unemployment rate is at an all-time low of 3.5 percent. We are also nearing a full employment market, which means that labor resources are being used in the most efficient way. To most, a full market may seem like a good thing, and it is, as more people in the talent pool are finding…
New Jersey has followed the lead of numerous other states and cities, and, effective January 1, 2020, enacted a “Salary History Ban” in an effort to reduce or eliminate wage gaps in the workforce. This ban may affect your current hiring practices, so it is important to understand what this means for your business and…
Not everyone is lucky enough to work from home every day, or even a few days a week. Though more companies are implementing work from home days, most employees are still required to commute to and from work, multiple days a week, and commuting to and from work costs employees money. Commuters aren’t just spending…
Is your company compliant with New York State and New York City’s Sexual Harassment Requirements? Sexual Harassment Requirements in New York City and State Both the city and state of New York have their own sexual harassment regulations, which can be confusing to employers. The regulation that is most favorable to employees needs to…
Two out of three millennials think they’ll leave their current employer by 2020. Regarding employee retention, this is a significant problem. If their primary needs aren’t met, they’ll walk out of the door. As an HR consulting firm with years of experience, we’ve learned some of the main points that influence employee retention in modern…
Cristina Amyot has been nominated and selected as a Leading Woman Entrepreneur, Intrapreneur, Socialpreneur or Brand Builder Finalist. Join us for this exciting finalist-networking event where the Top 25 winners for three categories will be announced. This event will provide access to a powerful network of speakers representing each of the category segments and discussing…