COBRA Compliance Guide: Requirements, Costs, and Penalties

COBRA Compliance Guide: Requirements, Costs, and Penalties

Navigating the complex world of employee benefits and compliance is no easy task for small and midsize business owners. One area that often raises questions is COBRA compliance.   Understanding your obligations as an employer when it comes to COBRA (Consolidated...
Glass Company Fined $371,000 in OSHA Penalties

Glass Company Fined $371,000 in OSHA Penalties

A recent workplace safety investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) unveiled alarming violations at a Texas-based contractor. The company, involved in supplying recycled glass to manufacturers, was found to expose its workers to significant workplace hazards...
Contractor Fined $693,100 for FLSA Violations

Contractor Fined $693,100 for FLSA Violations

A contractor located in Georgia, was found guilty of paying affected workers at straight-time rates for all hours worked and employing various illegal payment arrangements to evade paying overtime wages for hours exceeding 40 in a workweek. These workers were employed...