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What Is Withholding Tax in New Mexico?
Payroll may seem simple at first, but tax requirements, employee forms, and filing deadlines can quickly make the process feel more complex. In this article, we will explain what withholding tax in New Mexico is and what business owners should keep in mind when managing payroll responsibilities.
EEOC-Harassment Cases
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently sent out a communication outlining three cases regarding harassment based on protected classes. In each of the cases, the EEOC attempted pre-litigation settlement through the EEOC conciliation process.
Employee Relations: Investigation
SWHRC conducts independent workplace investigations, providing an unbiased perspective when internal reviews may create conflicts of interest or staffing challenges.
Progressive Discipline
Progressive discipline is exactly what it sounds like. It’s a series of disciplinary actions with later discipline being progressively more severe. The concept is that the employer begins with lower levels of discipline, and if issues continue, it culminates in more severe discipline, ending with involuntary termination.
Working with Unionized Employees
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently published information on the following two appellate court opinions, enforcing two prior NLRB orders against an employer.
Tools for Employee Relations
Southwestern HR Consulting (SWHRC) has a variety of tools to help address employee relations issues in your business and in some cases, just like in the field of medicine, computers, and auto repair, more than one tool is necessary to help run diagnostics and address the situation.
Employee Handbook for Small Businesses
Employee Handbooks set the basis for everything that you do related to your staff. Done right, it provides guidance to your managers and staff, creates common understanding, and keeps you in compliance with a multitude of laws. If done incorrectly, it can create numerous issues for your organization.
Employee Retention
Employees are an organization’s greatest asset and their greatest overhead. While the cost of
replacing an employee can vary depending on the organization and the position; there are both
direct and indirect costs associated with turnover, resulting in a very expensive result.
Employee Termination Q&A
Terminating an employee during a probationary period may still carry legal risks. Employers should ensure decisions are supported by legitimate reasons and proper documentation.
Employee Relations & Documentation
Clear, timely documentation is essential when addressing employee performance issues. Even informal feedback should be documented to support future actions and decisions.
Our ‘Brain Trust’ of Experienced HR Consultants
Whether you're building a stronger workplace culture, developing leaders, addressing employee relations concerns, or strengthening HR processes, our team provides the expertise and perspective to help you move forward with confidence.
SWHRC is powered by a Brain Trust of seasoned HR consultants, business leaders, and subject matter experts who bring decades of experience across industries. Together, we help organizations navigate complex people matters with practical solutions, thoughtful leadership guidance, and a strong foundation in compliance.
