Answer: It depends, but more than likely each will have certain responsibilities. OSHA safety training requirements are primarily the responsibility of the entity that has the most control over the work site and the degree of supervisory authority. In most instances both the temporary agency and the client have the responsibility to ensure that safety [...]
This year marks my 32nd year working at Availability. My father started this company in 1964, so you could say I grew up in the industry, and the roller coaster world of a family business. Some of our current clients are the same companies my dad did business with, and I still run across client [...]
It seems as though the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) or ‘health care reform’ is here to stay, so what should employers be focused on right now? Conventional wisdom seems to point to 4 key issues: 1. Be ready to disclose SBC’s This requirement is effective for open enrollment periods beginning on or [...]
Greetings! This month I have a couple topics for you – the impact of the upcoming election on business and, on the lighter side, “The case of the Potty-Mouthed Parrot”. Have you considered what the impact of the upcoming election will have on your business/employer? The outcome of the upcoming election will result in more [...]
I recently read an online post written by an HR Manager titled, “What Drives Me Nuts About Staffing Agencies (and How They Can Work as a Better Partner)”. I must admit that although the guy rankled me a little bit, his post raised some legitimate issues – such as every service saying, “We’re different!”, but [...]
For the first time in years, Cindy and I took a vacation together. That may sound odd but the reason it’s such a big deal is that we work together running Availability and one of us has always had to be at the office to take care of our weekly financial obligations (payroll, taxes, bill [...]
Happy Spring! The first quarter of 2012 has been pretty good for all of us here at Availability. It would be better if it weren’t for the continuing rise in unemployment taxes. I just sent a check to the State of Illinois for unemployment taxes for the first quarter (and more to come [...]
Please answer the following question regarding employment law issues and I will respond to your post in a future email alert AND send you a St. Louis Bread Co. gift card. What do you perceive to be the biggest employment law issue facing your business today? Please post your answer below and watch your mailbox [...]
Did you know that Availability, Inc. has provided Direct Hire Services to companies large and small since 1964? We source & recruit candidates with the right skills & experience for your job. We verify references & work history and administer skills tests; then we present only qualified candidates who meet all your requirements and are [...]
Payroll and tax record retention guidelines for ERISA, FLSA, EPA, FMLA, ADEA, IRCA, Title VII, ADA compliance