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The Top 10 Reasons to Switch to Pay-As-You-Go Workers’ Compensation

The Top 10 Reasons to Switch to Pay-As-You-Go Workers’ Compensation

In 1911, the first workers’ compensation plan was adopted in the United States. Over the years, workers’ compensation insurance has developed strict regulations. Rules can vary from one state to another, which can make it difficult to follow the applicable regulations...

HR Compliance Update | May 8, 2024

HR Compliance Update | May 8, 2024

FEDERAL UPDATES Exempt Salary Threshold.  As expected, the DOL finalized a rule raising the federal exempt salary threshold for the EAP exemptions (executive, administrative, professional), as well as the HCE exemption (highly compensated employees).  Unexpectedly, it...

How ACA Reporting Services Can Help Your Small Business

How ACA Reporting Services Can Help Your Small Business

How will the Affordable Care Act (ACA) impact your operations? More importantly, what is ACA reporting and how do you fulfill your requirements?  As long as you have at least 50 full-time workers, you are required to meet ACA requirements. To fulfill this obligation,...

Finance Tips for Small Businesses: Navigating a Limited Labor Market

Finance Tips for Small Businesses: Navigating a Limited Labor Market

If you want to run a smart business, winning in the “street fight” economy is a necessity. A tight labor market, pressures on economic growth, and high-interest rates make competing as a small business owner difficult. If you’re searching for the best finance tips for...

What Are the ACA Reporting Requirements for Employers?

What Are the ACA Reporting Requirements for Employers?

After the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted in 2010, it quickly transformed the insurance requirements companies had to meet. Because of ACA requirements for employers, medium and large organizations are now required to offer health insurance. In addition, many...

How to Determine If You Are an Applicable Large Employer Under the ACA

How to Determine If You Are an Applicable Large Employer Under the ACA

If you are considered an applicable large employer (ALE) under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), then you will need to determine the ACA benefits of each employee. Then, your full-time workers must be given access to health insurance. The ACA carries strict penalties if...

Transitioning to the CAS Model: 7-Step Guide for CPAs

Transitioning to the CAS Model: 7-Step Guide for CPAs

In recent years, the accounting profession has witnessed a notable shift towards Client Accounting Services (CAS), an advisory model that focuses on providing comprehensive financial management solutions to businesses. This transition represents a significant...

ACA Compliance Checklist

ACA Compliance Checklist

What is ACA compliance? And when do ACA guidelines kick in?  The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted in 2010. Since then, small businesses have had to navigate ACA employer requirements.  If your business falls under the ACA eligibility rules, you must follow ACA...

What It Takes to Improve Your Profit Margins

What It Takes to Improve Your Profit Margins

For your company to be successful, you must learn how to increase profits for your small business. Other than developing a good profit margin for small businesses, you should also strive to make sure your business is fully capitalized. By becoming fully capitalized...

9 Tips for Complying With EEOC Laws as a Small Business Owner

9 Tips for Complying With EEOC Laws as a Small Business Owner

In a typical year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) secures over $400 million for EEO victims. As a small business owner, being involved in an EEOC case can quickly get expensive. If you become the target of an EEO complaint, an average case can...

Top 10 Reasons Why Employee Wellness Matters

Top 10 Reasons Why Employee Wellness Matters

Having an employee wellness program can help attract potential job applicants and reduce the cost of providing healthcare for your workers. However, adopting these programs is important for other reasons as well. From boosting productivity to decreasing absenteeism,...

Affordable Care Act: Rules, Records and Repercussions

Affordable Care Act: Rules, Records and Repercussions

“ACA is not something that happens overnight. It’s something you need to plan for.” In episode #98 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance and the War for Talent, Principal at Jackson Lewis PC, Brian...

The Advantages of Integrating Employee Wellness Plans With Payroll

The Advantages of Integrating Employee Wellness Plans With Payroll

Providing employee wellness plans to your workers can save you money and improve your company’s productivity. These programs are also good for reducing healthcare expenditures and increasing employee retention. To enjoy these benefits, business owners need a simple,...

How to Train Employees on EEO Compliance

How to Train Employees on EEO Compliance

If you are a small business in the United States, you are most likely required to follow the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) rules about non-discrimination. In order to fulfill your legal obligation, it’s important to train your workers on their EEO...

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