Human Resources

Employee Recruitment

Whether it’s ziprecruiter.com or one of the other large national recruiter websites, Forework integrates with job-posting websites, assists employers with job descriptions, and its job applicant-tracking module receives and reviews applications per your criteria. If the candidate is ultimately hired, any information submitted by the candidate will automatically transfer into the employee’s “virtual personnel file” in Forework so that HR directors never have to re-enter the same data twice. 

Onboarding and Compliance

Forework’s onboarding module enables employees to onboard themselves entirely virtually.  New hires are assigned an employee login and, during orientation, can upload government and employer forms as well as fill out any necessary paperwork. New hires can also watch training videos and select benefits during this process through their online employee portal. Businesses who choose this module will receive all employment forms, customized to their business, from their designated Forework attorney.

Employee Performance Reviews

Employers can utilize Forework to conduct employee performance evaluations, including self-assessments. Reduce exposure to legal action against your business by systematically conducting your employee-review process.

Maintenance of Employee Documentation

Countless laws require employers to disclose to employees any and all policies and procedures and to obtain an employee sign-off where the employee acknowledges having received the policy. Human resources departments no longer have to worry about “chasing” employees for these signatures. Forework’s system electronically distributes all workplace policies to employees and collects their signatures and consents. Then, the information is stored in each employee’s virtual “personnel file.”

Health Insurance and Employee Benefits

Forework’s open API allows for full integration with dozens of health insurance programs so employees can use the Forework benefits portal to select their health insurance and other benefits, and view the terms and conditions of those benefits, during onboarding, open enrollment, or any other time.

Employee Self-Service

Forework’s employee-friendly software allows employees to log into their file and update their address, direct deposit information, tax forms, and other demographic  information. This frees up your human resources department to handle all the other labor-related duties that they are responsible for.

Employee Leave of Absence Tracking and Compliance

For employers who need assistance with issues regarding employee leaves of absence, Forework is the outsourced employee leave supervisor. Our experts help employers identify whether and when to provide family and medical leave or disability-related leaves of absence, and we ensure that employers follow all the laws and procedural requirements of providing such leaves to their employees. Forework will track the absence and help guide employers concerning reinstatement of employees on leave.

Family and Medical Leave Act Compliance

Forework can serve as a company’s FMLA manager by interacting directly with employees who need leave, assessing eligibility, overseeing the medical certification process, filing any necessary paperwork for state-paid family leave programs, interacting with employees who are returning to work, and tracking the dates of leave. We will also ensure that proper written policies are in place and that companies know which employees need time off and when.

Workers’ Compensation

Forework’s HR experts provide counseling to employers regarding employee claims, injuries, and reinstatement-to-work obligations. Our sophisticated reporting structure tracks claims and employee compensation dates for workers’ compensation reporting purposes.  

Unemployment Insurance

We work with employers to minimize the frequency of unemployment filings, assist with responding to initial unemployment insurance claims, prepare letters to the unemployment insurance board, train managers and supervisors regarding testimony at unemployment insurance hearings, and counsel employers regarding terminations.

Manager Training

Whether it’s training supervisors to be better managers or how to administer employee accommodation requests, or comply with employee leave laws, Forework helps employers prepare their first-level supervisors. Forework’s trainings are designed to teach managers how to manage people and how to manage the employer’s business in a way that avoids employment-related liability. Trainings are in person or virtual and offered at the discretion of the employer.

Wage and Hour Self-Audit

Forework helps employers determine whether they are classifying their 1099 workers properly as independent contractors and whether their W-2 staff is properly classified as exempt or non-exempt. This can help employers to avoid significant federal and State Department of Labor penalties and expensive court litigation.

Anti-Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Training

Forework can provide in-person or virtual sexual harassment and anti-discrimination training to employees. Many training programs check the box but do not actually move the needle towards a compliant, harassment-free work environment. Forework’s programs were designed by legal counsel who defend businesses against harassment and discrimination claims, and we provide plenty of real-life examples during the training to maximize employee learning.

Pricing

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