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When Weather Wreaks Havoc on PTO: A Guide for Business Owners

When Weather Wreaks Havoc on PTO: A Guide for Business Owners

For businesses in regions like Upstate New York, winter isn’t just a season—it’s a force to reckon with. Snowstorms, icy roads, and unpredictable weather can wreak havoc, not only on commutes but also on workplace operations. At one mid-sized firm, this reality hit...

Paid Leave Gets Important Changes in 2025 in California

Paid Leave Gets Important Changes in 2025 in California

Major Employment Law Updates in California for 2025 Series Employers in California can expect a number of important legal changes to take place after the turn of the year. In 2025, employers will have new rules about paid leave requirements, jury duty protections, and...

2025 Changes to Anti-Discrimination and Privacy Laws in California

2025 Changes to Anti-Discrimination and Privacy Laws in California

Major Employment Law Updates in California for 2025 Series In just a short amount of time, California has instituted a number of sweeping updates to paid leave, captive audience rules, and day-to-day operations. Workplace privacy laws and anti-discrimination rules are...

Regulations Impacting Your Day-to-Day Operations in California in 2025

Regulations Impacting Your Day-to-Day Operations in California in 2025

Major Employment Law Updates in California for 2025 Series In 2025, a number of new laws are set to take effect in California. From whistleblower protection to prohibitions about captive audience meetings, California’s new rules will impact your company’s day-to-day...

Changes to California Wage and Hour Laws in 2025

Changes to California Wage and Hour Laws in 2025

Major Employment Law Updates in California for 2025 Series With a new year rolling around, it is time for employers to read up on the latest employment law updates in California. Wage and hour laws are getting refreshed, with changes to California’s minimum wage....

The Benefits and Risks of Creating an S Corp

The Benefits and Risks of Creating an S Corp

In the United States, there are four key types of business formations. Typically, businesses tend to be organized as corporations, sole proprietorships, limited liability companies (LLCs), or partnerships. However, there are also subtypes within each of these...

Unlock 2025 Strategic Success with Outsourced HR Compliance Services

Unlock 2025 Strategic Success with Outsourced HR Compliance Services

As a small business owner, your workforce is the backbone of your strategic goals for 2025. Keeping employees motivated, aligned, and equipped to meet your objectives can feel like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be. By leveraging outsourced HR compliance...

Why Small Businesses Should Offer Health Benefits

Why Small Businesses Should Offer Health Benefits

Although small businesses that have less than 50 employees may not be required to offer health insurance, it is often a good idea. Worker satisfaction, retention rates, and productivity all increase when you provide health insurance benefits. In turn, these benefits...

How AI Can Support Job Postings

How AI Can Support Job Postings

While it is unlikely that AI will end up supplanting human workers on a broad scale in the near future, it has the capacity to reshape day-to-day activities in workplaces throughout the world. Your HR department can save time and become more effective at reaching out...

Moving to a Digital Approach for Your Hiring Process

Moving to a Digital Approach for Your Hiring Process

In the United States, the number of job openings was at 7.7 million in October 2024. However, the number of hires topped out at 5.3 million. For businesses throughout the country, there simply aren’t enough workers to fill every open position. Small businesses trying...

HR Compliance Update | December 16, 2024

HR Compliance Update | December 16, 2024

FEDERAL UPDATES OSHA – PPE for Construction Workers.  Beginning in January, OSHA will require that construction employers ensure that appropriate PPE is provided (hard hats, safety harnesses, vests, gloves, protective footwear, respiratory protection, etc.) and that...

Why You Need To Budget for HR and Compliance Services

Why You Need To Budget for HR and Compliance Services

By creating a comprehensive, accurate budget, you can ensure your company has the HR and compliance funding it needs. Many major HR laws carry stiff penalties if they are violated. More importantly, it’s hard to have a positive organizational culture if you don’t have...

Simplifying Compliance For California Farmers

Simplifying Compliance For California Farmers

Navigating the intricate web of compliance requirements can be a formidable challenge for California farmers, who must juggle the demands of agriculture with complex labor laws. Asure steps in as a trusted partner, simplifying the compliance process and allowing...

How Manufacturers Can Avoid Potential Pitfalls of AI-Based Recruitment

How Manufacturers Can Avoid Potential Pitfalls of AI-Based Recruitment

By Carrie L. Kinsella, Jackson Lewis, Attorneys at Law. The manufacturing industry is familiar with strategically integrating automation tools and technologies to address labor shortages and promote safety and productivity in the workplace. Manufacturers exploring the...

How To Calculate Your Worker’s Wage Garnishment Rate

How To Calculate Your Worker’s Wage Garnishment Rate

Thanks to the Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA), employees have some relief from debtors. Back when this act was passed in 1968, states with high wage garnishment rates also had higher levels of personal bankruptcies. According to the CCPA, businesses must...

HR Compliance Update | December 3, 2024

HR Compliance Update | December 3, 2024

FEDERAL UPDATES Federal Contractors (Construction):  OFCCP just announced that it is reinstating the CC-257 Monthly Employment Utilization Report for businesses with a federal construction contract, subcontract, and/or federally assisted construction contract or...

State-by-State Minimum Wage Changes for 2025: What You Need To Know

State-by-State Minimum Wage Changes for 2025: What You Need To Know

As a small business owner, it’s essential to stay up to date on changes to HR laws. Depending on what state you run your business in, your payroll may need to adjust for a minimum wage hike in 2025. Additionally, many municipalities have specific minimum wages.  When...

How To Determine if an Employee Is Exempt or Nonexempt

How To Determine if an Employee Is Exempt or Nonexempt

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets specific rules about the minimum wage, youth employment, and overtime requirements. As a part of the law, there are rules that determine which type of workers are exempt from overtime. If nonexempt employees don’t receive...

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