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HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPORT CENTER

Seek Answers On Difficult Optometry-Related Employment Issues & Regulations

Access PECAA's Human Resources Support Center with unlimited calls to SMJ Consulting's resource center hotline, up-to-date HR forms and document templates, a salary survey database, and more. This resource is complimentary for PECAA Max Members.

Resource Center Hotline for Optometry HR Questions

This telephone consultation service allows PECAA Max Members to make unlimited calls to SMJ Consulting's Resource Center Hotline. Each business day, the Hotline receives a steady stream of telephone calls and e-mails from members asking questions or needing assistance with employee relations issues — we are here to provide you with practical advice and actionable steps for you to use and consider. Consultants answer over 4,000 calls a year, and you will get a live voice 90% – 95% of the time.

SMJ Consulting is here to help you recognize and deal with any potential risk management liability issues your organization may face due to a situation and help your resolve employee relations issues in a manner that stays true to and enhances your organization’s culture.

The Resource Center Hotline provides assistance with:

  • Hiring Process
  • Employment Application
  • Employee Handbook Policies
  • I-9 and Immigration
  • Personnel File Contents
  • Discipline and Termination
  • General Management
  • New and Pending Legislation
  • Safety
  • Independent Contractors
  • Compensation
  • Overtime and Exempt/Non-Exempt
  • Wage and Hour Issues
  • Wage Deductions
  • Garnishments
  • Benefits and COBRA Issues
  • Family Medical Leave
  • Disability Issues
  • Unemployment Claims
  • Discrimination Concerns
  • Drug and Alcohol Issues
  • Managing Worker Injuries
  • Harassment/Sexual Harassment

Employee Handbook

An editable employee handbook template is provided for PECAA Max Members, at no charge. The handbook is a starting point for you to either review your own policies or create a new handbook for your organization.

Employee handbooks should be reviewed periodically to ensure policies are not outdated or invalidated by new laws and regulations.

SMJ Consulting will review your current employee handbook for a discounted fee.

Employment Application

Employment applications allow employers to gather a factual, uniform record of each applicant’s qualifications for a position, and compared with other hiring tools, offer several advantages:

  • Employer control
  • Job-relatedness
  • Uniformity

For a small additional charge, SMJ Consulting will provide a review of your current employment application.

Newsletters & Webinars

PECAA Max members can receive a semi-monthly newsletter packed with the latest HR news and best practices. This carefully curated newsletter is designed to keep you informed about the ever-evolving landscape of human resources, ensuring you’re always up to date on new regulations, trends, and strategies that can help your organization thrive. 

Gain access to an exclusive human resources webinar each month. This resource is designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge on key HR topics. Each webinar is recorded when presented so it is available at your fingertips whenever you need it, this on-demand access allows you share the information with your whole team or organization.

Salary Survey

Enjoy access to a database that contains salary survey information and job descriptions for over 7,400 occupations in metropolitan areas around the United States.

  • This tool will help you evaluate what salary to pay in order to stay competitive and attract quality candidates
  • Information is gathered specifically for your industry, geographical location and years of experience.
  • The database is updated quarterly.
  • Also includes relocation information, executive compensation data, and incentive compensation.

Customized Services

PECAA Members receive a 10% discount on each additional customized service!