HR Toolkits

Most companies (with 15 or more employees) are subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as Amended (ADAAA). The ADA/ADAAA have many requirements related to non-discrimination and reasonable accommodation. Many employers are not aware of certain provisions related to providing leave as reasonable accommodation for example. This toolkit…
Let’s simplify the creation and review of your compensation structures. Many Members rely on our Compensation Specialists for detailed insights on job roles, market pricing and salary structure development. Other Members craft these structures independently or with outside specialists, but still need Catapult’s specialists to make informed, data-driven decisions.  Employers! Use…
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is more than just a “program” in your organization. It’s a culture shift, a way of thinking, and an integral part of HR and business practices. With all of DEI’s moving parts, it requires continuous learning both individually and as an organization.  Every business, no…
Workplace incidents can have long-term, far-reaching consequences. Discrimination, retaliation, harassment, bullying, policy violations—these situations threaten safety, morale, productivity, and the reputation an employer has worked hard to establish. The human resources team must be fair, impartial and thorough in its investigations and subsequent disciplinary measures. Take it step by step…
  Even if your company has fewer than 50 employees (the cut-off for federally mandated Family Medical Leave), a wide variety of state leave requirements address everything from the birth of a child to domestic abuse and voting. You must understand your responsibilities related to Leave and FMLA, particularly…
Whether your company has five or five hundred employees, the legal landscape is complicated, and regulations change frequently. This tool kit has basic legal information and you can find more legal information in other toolkits that are topic specific. This toolkit will provide you with some tools to “Self…
First impressions are important – the first year of an employee’s service is highly predictive of their overall success and satisfaction with your company. Creating an onboarding process that goes beyond the typical HR orientation will support your new employees and ensure they feel well-prepared and “heard”. Documenting the…
Employees will not be successful if the following performance elements are not in place: Great onboarding (see separate toolkit) to include: A strong understanding of your company’s values and culture An understanding of their job and what success looks like in their role An idea of career progression and…
  Recruiting isn’t a one-size-fits-all process, but there are a lot of overlapping truths regardless of industry or position type! Federal, state and regional laws are updated frequently, meaning your attention is split between staying compliant and incoming applications. Plus, best practices evolve as quickly as recruiting technologies are…
Terminations require carefully navigating a variety of regulations, including the WARN Act (related to notifications for mass layoffs), unemployment claims rules and legal requirements related to separation agreements. In addition, poorly executed terminations have a higher potential for litigation and even workplace violence. For all of these reasons, it…
Staff feel valued and tend to stay with the company longer if they have access to meaningful training. There are benefits to your company as well with boosts to productivity, customer service and a number of other areas. However, developing a full-scale training philosophy and program can be intimidating….
Independent Contractor/FLSA Exempt Status/Overtime and Youth Rules Calling a worker an Independent Contractor, Intern or Volunteer without appropriate justification or paying a W-2 employee a salary (without overtime) are decisions which could result in serious liability for organizations that do not understand the regulations and guidance related to these…
Most companies must have Workers Compensation Insurance or a similar state insurance program to provide compensation for employees who are injured on the job. Separately, OSHA requires reporting of certain injuries and illnesses (those which are deemed work-related based on OSHA guidelines). In addition, there are certain injuries and…