Charlette Beasley

Human resources (HR) is a necessary component of any successful small business. When you’re just starting your business, all the HR responsibilities fall on you. At a certain point, you’ll be able to shed those obligations and set up your own HR department. By following the steps outlined below—which cover everything from staffing, budgeting, and…

A sexual harassment policy defines sexual harassment, prohibits that kind of conduct in your workplace, and describes the discipline that offenders will receive if they violate the policy. It is necessary for small businesses to have sexual harassment policies to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, as well as to create a safe work…

Light-duty work is the practice of scheduling an employee to do less physically or mentally demanding work than normal to help them recover from an injury or illness. Companies often provide light-duty work to employees injured on the job, though it can also be provided to workers who get sick or injured unrelated to work….

Benefits are an important part of an employee’s paycheck—and vital to remaining in compliance with the law. QuickBooks Workforce (formerly QuickBooks Payroll) monitors compliance issues in all 50 states and can help you secure health benefits and workers’ compensation. Also, if you’re working with an outside broker, you can still integrate your benefits into the…