June 16, 2009

New I-9 Form Requirements & Implications for Employers

On April 3, 2009, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services released a reminder that a revised I-9 Form had been released for all U.S. companies. Employers can no longer use old versions of the I-9 form and can be held responsible for any penalties and non-compliance for not using the correct form and following requirements. It's important to understand the I-9 Form changes, where to obtain more information and how to keep your company protected and compliant. The History of I-9 Forms The purpose of the I-9 form is to determine that...


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May 26, 2009

4 Stages of Screening Success in the Health Care Industry

Health care providers must comply with the requirements of government and other organizations designed to protect patients and the public. Examples of these organizations include the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG), the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Their requirements include verifying the credentials of professionals, investigating employees participating in federal programs, and searching for potential cr...


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April 27, 2009

Protecting your Company from Workplace Violence

Creating a safe place to work is the priority of nearly every company. Workers that feel safe have been shown to be more productive, possess higher employee morale, and have greater longevity with the company. But is your company doing everything it can to create a safe workplace? And how well do you really know the people you work with every day? According to a recent report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 7,000 homicides occurred in the workplace from 1997 to 2007. While most of these occurred during the course of a rob...


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