Human Resource (HR) Services

Helping with all kinds of human resource matters

Trust members are offered access to our unique HR Services whose staff specializes in issues faced by nonprofit employers. The program provides information and guidance on a variety of HR issues. HR Services features a toll-free hotline for assistance, resource materials, and advice. Bulletins and our web site regularly provide members with helpful information and frequent legislative updates.

When speaking with one of our HR professionals you will gain:

• Clarity on HR issues and laws
• Confidence about decisions and procedures
• Knowledge to help your organization run smoothly
• Peace of Mind—sometimes it helps to just “talk it out” with someone who knows the ropes

HR Services can help answer questions regarding:

• Federal and State Leaves of Absence
• How and when to discipline an employee
• Documentation: How to do it and what it might look like
• Basic information on when and how to do an investigation
• Privacy issues,e.g., background checks, drug and alcohol issues
• Wage and Hour issues and how these vary from state to state
• Terminations: When, how, & why
• Policies and procedures including state and federal guidelines
• Hiring
• Worker’s Compensation
• Benefits, including PTO, vacation, sick leave, and related information
• Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Layoffs and when and how to inform your staff about them
• State Training requirements
• Suggested websites, software, books, etc.

HR Update newsletter covers:

• State and Federal legislative changes
• Articles about pertinent HR challenges
• FAQ’s
• Sample hotline call

What HR Services does NOT do:

• Write handbooks and specific policies
• Review handbooks
• Write disciplinary or termination of employment letters
• Employee investigations
• Act as substitute HR department