“plan / prevent / protect” your business
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Steven Yee, SPHR HRAnswerLink, Inc. July 19, 2011. “Plan / Prevent / Protect” Your Business. Agenda. Introduction Key U.S. DOL Strategies Top Employer Action Items Critical HR Audit Factors Questions and Answers Next Steps. Introduction. Meeting Objectives - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
“Plan / Prevent / Protect”Your Business
Steven Yee, SPHRHRAnswerLink, Inc.July 19, 2011
Agenda
Introduction
Key U.S. DOL Strategies
Top Employer Action Items
Critical HR Audit Factors
Questions and Answers
Next Steps
Introduction
Meeting Objectives1. Gain awareness of the U.S. Department of
Labor’s recent strategic initiatives and enforcement efforts.
2. Understand the relevance and impact of the DOL’s efforts on your business and its employees.
3. Learn how to proactively position your organization for HR compliance towards increased performance.
General Background
The U.S. DOL Strategic Plan
Key U.S. DOL Strategies
Plan / Prevent / Protect
Plan how to correct risks of workplace law violations; Prevent any further risks from emerging; and Protect employees and their workplace rights.
Openness and Transparency
Push Workplace Rights Education for Employees Partner with Employee Advocacy Groups
5 DOL Goals
Prepare workers for good jobs and fair compensation.
Ensure workplaces are safe and healthy.
Assure fair, high quality work-life environments.
Secure health benefits.
Produce timely, accurate data on the economic conditions of workers and their families.
Worker Protection Agencies Employee Benefits Security Administration
(EBSA)
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS)
Wage and Hour Division (WHD)
Top Employer Actions Items Designate a Compliance Officer.
Conduct Regular HR Audits.
Establish an HR Compliance Action Plan.
Utilize Reporting and Tracking Systems.
Provide Continuous Education and Training.
Secure Professional HR Expertise.
Critical HR Audit Factors
Scope / Type Compliance Function-Specific Best Practices Strategic
Resources Internal External
Scope / Type Compliance Function-Specific Best Practices Strategic
Resources Internal External
7-Step Audit Process
1 •Determine the type of audit.
2 •Define the questions.
3 •Gather the data.
4 •Assess the results.
5 •Generate feedback.
6 •Develop the action plan.
7 •Regularly review to improve.
Hot Topic HR Audit Hot Spots
Employees vs. Independent Contractors
Exempt vs. Non-exempt Employees
Timekeeping Records
Personnel File Records
Workplace Policies
Questions and Answers
The Next Steps
1. Designate a Compliance Officer.
2. Conduct Regular HR Audits.
3. Establish an HR Compliance Action Plan.
4. Utilize Reporting and Tracking Systems.
5. Provide Continuous Education and Training.
6. Secure Professional HR Expertise.
Thank You!