Why use a blank minutes template?    A blank minutes template is a good way to promote consistency in the presentation of the official record of your business meetings. By having a blank minutes template, you also have a contingency plan and can easily transfer duties to a new individual should the corporate secretary not be available for any particular meeting.   Generally there is no exact specific content or format that director meeting minutes need to be presented. However, minutes are the official record of a Board, and it is the legal document that can be used by auditors, government agencies, and the court system to reflect the activities and decisions made by the directorate. A general rule of thumb is that if it is not in the minutes, it didn’t happen. Thus, a blank minutes template is a good way to ensure that standard and/or required information for your particular business is addressed in the official records.    Minutes should not be an exact t ...

Workplace Harassment Memo – Template   It’s important for all companies to have a strong workplace harassment policy in place. In addition, employees should receive regular communication and memos from management to ensure everyone is aware of all harassment policies. Employees should also often be reminded that workplace harassment in any form will not be tolerated. An updated policy is a great reason to create and issue a workplace harassment memo to your employees on this topic. Here’s an example of a memo that could accompany the updated policy:   TO:                  Company Directors and Supervisors FROM:             Company Administration SUBJECT:        Workplace Harassment Memo about Policy   Enclosed please find a copy of the updated company policy on Workplace Harassment.   Please note this is ...

MBA Celebrates National Payroll Week - September 1 - 10, 2010   MBA is pleased to share in this celebration with organizations nationwide as we commemorate the hard work by America's 156 million wage earners and the payroll professionals who serve them.  This week is meant to recognize the unique partnership among America's workers, companies, and the payroll professionals that support the employment process!  These professionals collect, report and deposit approximately $1.7 trillion (or 71.9%) of the annual revenue of the U.S. Treasury each year.  It is a critical component for funding many of the government programs available today.National Payroll Week coincides with the celebration of Labor Day. This special week celebrates the economic, cultural, and social achievements of workers and the significance of “an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay.”   At MBA, we celebrate the efforts and dedication of all of our team members this week as we raise the awareness of Nationa ...

 

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  Costs of harassment lawsuits     The number of, and costs of, harassment lawsuits have increased significantly over the past several years. These lawsuits cause major financial risks for employers. There are many steps that can be taken to help prevent sexual and other kinds of harassment claims.   It’s important to understand the costs of harassment lawsuits. If an employer loses a lawsuit, it may be responsible for:     Court costs Punitive damages Compensatory damages (pain and suffering) Lost wages and benefits (back pay) Reinstatement (front pay) Plaintiff’s attorney fees Expert witness fees   Costs of harassment lawsuits can easily reach into the tens of thousands of dollars. Employers must regularly take steps to help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace and educate employees on the importance of this issue. Any problems that arise of a sexual nature should be handled reasonably and efficiently. ...