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What Does It Take to Make Your Job Postings Legally Compliant?
Are you confident your company’s job postings are legally compliant? As a small business, the right HR practices can make or break your company. Beyond ensuring legal compliance, your HR team helps you find highly qualified, productive workers. Your job postings...
What Does It Take to Make Your Job Postings Legally Compliant?
Are you confident your company’s job postings are legally compliant? As a small business, the right HR practices can make or break your company. Beyond ensuring legal compliance, your HR team helps you find highly qualified, productive workers. Your job postings...
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Employer-Provided Health Coverage During Employee Leaves of Absence
By Tia Martarella, Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law When an employee is on an extended leave of absence, there is often confusion regarding whether and to what extent the employer must continue to provide coverage to the employee under the employer-provided health plan....
The Employee’s Perspective: Why 401(k) Plans Matter in a Competitive Job Market
In the dynamic landscape of the modern job market, skilled professionals are no longer solely motivated by salary considerations. The comprehensive benefits package offered by employers plays a pivotal role in the decision-making process of potential hires. From...
Home Care Agency and Owner Penalized $208,044 for FLSA Violations
A federal court has recently imposed a substantial penalty on a home care agency and its owner for a total of $208,044. The reason? Misclassifying 96 home health workers as independent contractors instead of employees, failing to pay these workers their rightful...
Transportation Company Fined $399,349 for OSHA Violations
In the sphere of business operations, ensuring employee safety is not just a legal requirement but a moral obligation. Recent events involving a transportation company underscore the dire consequences of neglecting safety protocols. The U.S. Department of Labor’s...
DOL Recovers $205,180 in Back Wages and Damages from Restaurant Owner
In a recent legal action, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) secured a significant consent judgment in a Virginia federal court, aimed at retrieving $205,180 in owed wages and liquidated damages from a restaurant. The establishment and its owner were found culpable...
Seeking Expert Advice for ACA Compliance: A Wise Decision for Businesses
Approaching the 50-employee mark is a significant milestone for many small and midsize businesses, and it often comes with new compliance requirements, particularly regarding the Affordable Care Act (ACA). As the intricacies of ACA compliance can be complex, seeking...
Appliance Business Sued by EEOC for Disability Discrimination
A recent lawsuit filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against an appliance business sheds light on critical violations related to disability accommodation. The federal agency accused the appliance store, located in Colorado, of violating the law...
Local Restaurant Group to Pay $553,580 in Back Wages and Damages for FLSA Violations
A recent federal court judgment has brought to light significant violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by several restaurants and their operators. The consent judgment, entered in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island, requires three...
Grocery Store Fined $95,315 for OSHA Violations That Resulted in Employee Fatality
A recent investigation by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has resulted in citations against a grocery store in Florida, after a tragic incident that led to the fatal fall of a 65-year-old worker. The investigation revealed that the company...
What Is a W-4 Form? How to Fill Out an Employee’s W-4
The IRS requires each employee to have a properly completed W-4 form on file with their employer. Both employees and employers have compliance requirements to understand Form W-4. Many businesses choose to partner with a trusted payroll company like Asure for help...
EEOC Sues Furniture Store for Religious Discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken legal action against an Arkansas-based furniture store, alleging violations of federal law regarding religious accommodation for employees. The lawsuit filed by the EEOC asserts that the company...
Dry-Cleaning Company Fined $281,870 in Back Wages and Damages Following DOL Investigation
A recent federal court ruling has shed light on the dire consequences faced by businesses that engage in illegal wage practices. A industrial laundry and dry-cleaning company, faced a court-ordered payment of $281,870 following a Department of Labor investigation into...
Navigating Sexual Harassment Laws: A Guide for Small Business Owners
Small business owners often underestimate the relevance of sexual harassment laws to their operations. However, the risks associated with this issue are more substantial than they may realize. In this article, we shed light on the legal landscape surrounding sexual...
DOL Recovers $224,113 in Back Wages for Electricians
A recent intervention by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) highlights the critical need for employers to comply with federal wage regulations, particularly concerning workers on federally funded projects. The DOL’s Wage and Hour Division secured $224,113 in lost...
DOL Aims for April 2024 Release of White-Collar Exemption Final Rule
By Justin R. Barnes, Jeffrey W. Brecher & Lisa A. Milam with Jackson Lewis P.C. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) unveiled its semi-annual regulatory agenda on December 6, 2023, which sets an April 2024 date for the release of the agency’s anticipated final rule...
EEOC Sues Transportation Company for Disability Discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has taken legal action against a logistics and specialty hauling company, for violating federal law by rescinding a job offer to a truck driver applicant due to his past history of back pain. Asure’s HR experts...
401(k) Plans and Employee Happiness: A Win-Win for Small Businesses
In the competitive landscape of talent acquisition and retention, small businesses are discovering that offering 401(k) plans is not just a financial decision but a strategic move that contributes to a positive work environment and enhances overall employee...
Factoring: A Cash Flow Solution for Receivables-Heavy Businesses
Small businesses that deal with heavy accounts receivables often face cash flow challenges. Factoring is a specialized financing solution tailored to address these challenges. In this article, we will explore the unique advantages and considerations associated with...
DOL Fines Restaurant $66,529 for Unpaid Tips and Liquidated Damages
A recent investigation by the US Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division revealed stark violations of tip pool requirements at a restaurant in Los Angeles, California. The restaurant allowed a manager to partake in tip pooling, retaining more than $28,000 in...
Healthcare Business Fined $95,074 For FLSA Violations
A recent ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has mandated that a healthcare business and its owner pay a sum of $95,074 in back wages, liquidated damages, and interest to 34 workers. The order stems from an investigation conducted by...
Monitoring ACA Compliance Year-by-Year: A Vital Business Practice
Maintaining compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is not a static task but a dynamic one that evolves year by year, especially as your business grows and changes. This article delves into the importance of assessing your ACA compliance status annually and...
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