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HR Compliance Update | March 12, 2025
FEDERAL UPDATES OFCCP Workforce Reduction – Reports of a memorandum from OFCCP’s acting director suggest that the agency will lay off 90% of its workforce and reduce its offices from 55 to 4. It intends to retain a limited number of staff to review contractors for...
HR Compliance Update | March 12, 2025
FEDERAL UPDATES OFCCP Workforce Reduction – Reports of a memorandum from OFCCP’s acting director suggest that the agency will lay off 90% of its workforce and reduce its offices from 55 to 4. It intends to retain a limited number of staff to review contractors for...
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Classifications: Employees Versus Independent Contractors
While small businesses can hire independent contractors and employees, it’s essential to classify these two groups of workers with care to avoid audits and penalties.
What are the Small Business FMLA Requirements?
What are the requirements for FMLA? More importantly, does FMLA apply to small businesses? As a small business owner, it is important to educate yourself about FMLA requirements for employers. If you have 50 or more employees, there is an excellent chance that this...
Earned Wage Access: Attracting Top Talent in a Tight Labor Market
Right now, the unemployment rate is at 3.8%. Since January 2022, the unemployment rate hasn’t gone above 4.0%. While a low unemployment rate is great news for workers, it leads to upward pressure on wages. Workplaces have to be especially creative if they want to...
Privacy Versus Cyber – What is the Bigger Risk?
By Joseph J. Lazzarotti, Jackson Lewis Law Firm Body “Cybersecurity” has emerged as one of top risks facing organizations. Considering the steady stream of massive data breaches affecting millions (sometimes billions), the debilitating effects of ransomware on an...
10 Things to Remember About the FMLA
While there are different rules in each state, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applies to every business that operates in the United States. Even if you don’t think this law applies to you, it’s important to learn about FMLA notification requirements and...
DHS: Automatic Extension of Work Authorization for Certain Renewal Applicants
by Amy L. Peck, Jackson Lewis Law Firm Good news for those applying for or with pending Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewals. The Department of Homeland Security is temporarily reinstituting its 540-day automatic extension of work authorization for...
How On-Demand Pay Apps Work
What is on-demand pay? How can it boost your company’s bottom line? Through on-demand pay apps, you can provide workers with additional benefits and improve your employee turnover rate. Many of these apps can be integrated into your payroll system, so you don’t have...
Using the FMLA for Remote Employees: What to Expect as a Small Business Owner
In a recent USA Today survey, 35% of respondents had access to remote work. As a small business owner, it’s important to understand FMLA for remote employees. While FMLA for small businesses is generally the same for remote and non-remote workers, there are a few key...
The Benefits of On-Demand Pay for Small Businesses
By setting up on-demand pay, you can give your employees access to wages they have already earned. Depending on your payroll provider, you may be able to integrate this type of system into your current payroll platform. Once pay-on-demand services are set up, you can...
Anti-Discrimination Laws: Are Your Hiring Practices EEO Compliant?
“Feelings are important here, because I have to feel safe at work.” In episode #95 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance and the War for Talent, VP of HR Compliance and Learning and Development at Asure,...
Bottling Company Agrees To $132,000 Settlement For DOL Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has reached a settlement agreement with a bottling company after an inspection by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) found the company exposed employees to amputation and other serious injuries. Asure’s HR...
The Outsourcing Advantage: How Specialized HR Experts Outperform In-House Generalists
In the contemporary landscape of dynamic markets and evolving workplace dynamics, businesses are continually seeking strategies to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and foster growth. Among these strategies, outsourcing HR functions has emerged as a...
How EEOC Laws Can Help You Create a Productive Work Environment
Are you aware of the non-discrimination laws that could affect your company? What are you doing to comply with federal and state regulations? The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was created on July 2, 1965. Its goal was to eliminate workplace...
Elevating Workplace Leadership: Manager Training and Technology
Effective leadership is the cornerstone of a thriving workplace culture, driving productivity, employee engagement, and organizational success. As such, investing in manager training is not just beneficial but essential for fostering strong leadership capabilities...
Understanding Isolating And Allocating Growth Capital
“Cash is a choice and debt is a choice.” In episode #96 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance and the War for Talent, speaker, entrepreneur, and financial expert, Greg Crabtree, sits down with host Mike...
Contractor’s License Revoked for OSHA Violations and $300,000 in Unpaid Penalties
The Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards has taken action against a contractor, revoking their construction supervisor’s license for a minimum of two years. This decision follows a complaint filed by the U.S. Department of Labor, citing multiple...
Understanding SOC Codes: What Are They and When Are They Required?
Understanding SOC codes is crucial for businesses to categorize workers accurately and comply with state reporting requirements. The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system, utilized by federal agencies, assigns a unique code to every job role, helping...
Understanding COBRA: Compliance Requirements and Consequences for Employers
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, commonly referred to as COBRA, is a crucial piece of legislation in the United States that provides employees and their families with the option to continue their health insurance coverage after experiencing a...
What Is the Difference Between ADA and FMLA?
Are you required to offer your employees unpaid leave? What type of reasonable accommodations do you need to make for disabled workers? As a small business owner, it’s important to learn the difference between ADA and FMLA rules. The Americans with Disabilities Act...
HR Compliance Update | April 8, 2024
FEDERAL UPDATES Federal Contractors: OFCCP AAP certification – the portal opened April 1, and will remain open until July 1. Employers required to submit affirmative action plans must log into the portal and certify their plan before it closes. Contractors who fail...
6 Reasons to Offer a 401(k) Now
Enhance Your Benefits Package with Retirement Savings Small businesses in the U.S. employ 61.6 million people, nearly half (45.9%) of the entire workforce. Yet a significant percentage of these businesses do not offer retirement benefits. Here are six reasons why...
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