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The Payroll Error Problem: How Automation Helps You Get Payroll Right Every Time
Payroll errors are more than an accounting issue—they’re a serious business risk. A missed overtime payment, an incorrect tax withholding, or a simple data entry mistake can quickly snowball into compliance violations, government penalties, and frustrated employees....
The Payroll Error Problem: How Automation Helps You Get Payroll Right Every Time
Payroll errors are more than an accounting issue—they’re a serious business risk. A missed overtime payment, an incorrect tax withholding, or a simple data entry mistake can quickly snowball into compliance violations, government penalties, and frustrated employees....
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From Reactive to Proactive: Why Compliance Systems Separate Growing Businesses from Shrinking Ones
Discover why proactive compliance systems are the hidden growth engine behind today’s most successful small and mid-sized businesses. Learn key insights from the 2025 HR Benchmark Report and see how automation, audits, and policies can turn compliance into a competitive advantage.
Automatic Enrollment: This Is The Way
by Tenechia D. Lockhart, Jackson Lewis Law Firm Thanks to SECURE Act 2.0, newly established 401(k) and 403(b) plans must now have an automatic enrollment. The SECURE Act 2.0 was passed in December 2022 and made sweeping changes to retirement plan regulations. What is...
Understanding Labor Laws for Minors
Employment laws can be complex, especially when it comes to minors in the workforce. The Department of Labor (DOL) has established regulations to protect the rights and well-being of young employees. In the restaurant business, where minors often find their first...
Keeping Retail Employees Engaged With Emotionally Intelligent Leaders
by Tracie Johnson Maurer, Jackson Lewis PC Although the federal COVID-19 Public Health Declaration officially proclaimed the pandemic over nearly a year ago (on May 11, 2023), many employers, especially those in the retail industry, continue to feel the pandemic’s...
Restaurant Operator Penalized $78,799 for FLSA Violations
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division has taken action against the owner and manager of a Seafood & Mexican restaurant, for violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. What's the difference between salary and hourly employees? Are you classifying...
The Value of Integrating 401(k) and Your Payroll System
Through a payroll system for small business owners, you can make getting 401(k) benefits as easy as possible. When 401(k) contribution plans first came out in the 1970s, many employers were afraid to get them because they thought the plans would be too complex or...
7 Effective Ways to Support Your Local Small Businesses
Empowering Small Business Success in Your Community Small businesses are the backbone of local economies, providing unique products, personalized services, and contributing to the vibrancy of communities. As a payroll and HR services provider dedicated to serving the...
9 EEOC Questions Your Managers Should Know How to Answer
Employment Discrimination Laws: A Guide for Employers As an employer, understanding and complying with federal employment discrimination laws is crucial to fostering a fair and inclusive workplace environment. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) laws...
How to Offer a 401(k) Plan to Employees
In 1974, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) created the modern 401(k) plan. Despite its many benefits for employees, this plan remained underutilized for many years because many employers didn’t know how to set up a 401(k) for employees. Managing a...
The Best Small Business Payroll Credits and Deductions for Small Businesses
In one Forbes survey, more than 93% of businesses were overpaying on their taxes. Since the federal tax code alone is over 70,000 pages long, this figure is unsurprising. Before you file Form 941 this year, make sure you have taken advantage of every payroll tax...
8 Reasons Small Businesses Should Outsource HR
In today's competitive business landscape, small businesses face numerous challenges in managing their operations effectively while striving for growth. Among the many crucial aspects of running a successful business, managing human resources (HR) can be particularly...
Roofing Contractor Faces $281,485 in Fines for Repeated OSHA Citations
Federal workplace safety inspectors have discovered a contractor failing to safeguard employees during residential roof work, neglecting to provide essential fall protection equipment and training. This negligence exposes workers to one of the construction industry’s...
Why 401(k) is a Smart Choice for Small Business
“It's just statistically proven that employer sponsored plans are better at getting people off the sidelines and saving for retirement.” In episode #93 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance and the War...
HR Compliance Update | March 25, 2024
FEDERAL UPDATES PUMP Act – The DOL Wage and Hour Division published PUMP Act compliance FAQs specific to employers in the education industry (joining other similar FAQs for agriculture, care workers, retail and restaurant industries, and transportation). The FAQs...
DOL Files $500,000 Lawsuit Against Restaurant Over Tip Violations
Small and midsize business owners must be aware of the severe penalties associated with violating employment laws, particularly regarding fair compensation practices for employees. A recent case filed by the DOL against a restaurant serves as a cautionary tale....
Independent Contractor Rule Takes Effect, But Legal Challenges Mount
By Justin R. Barnes with Jackson Lewis P.C. The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) final rule revising the standard for determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) took effect March 11, 2024. The fate...
When Should You File Local, State, and Federal Payroll Taxes as a Small Business Owner?
Unless you want a surprise notification from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it’s important to file all of your taxes on time. If you don’t file before the due date, you may need to request an abatement from the IRS. Fortunately, you can always remit your taxes...
Employee Onboarding Best Practices From Hiring to Orientation
Whether you are just posting your job search or are about to finish your employee onboarding forms, there are a few best practices you can use to follow the law. Other than avoiding litigation, these techniques can also help you increase your worker retention and...
Don’t Set It & Forget It: Keeping up Your Fiduciary Committee
By Kent Maze with Jackson Lewis P.C. It’s hard to believe that 2024 is well underway! That means it’s a perfect time to think about an issue that might get lost in the summertime and (dare I already say) year-end shuffles: fiduciary committees. ERISA imposes fiduciary...
DOL Recovers $1M+ After Sewing Contractors Withheld Overtime Wages and Falsified Records
Small and midsize business owners must be vigilant in ensuring compliance with employment laws to avoid severe penalties and legal actions. A recent case announced by the DOL highlights the consequences of violating labor regulations, particularly concerning fair...
Top Small Business Tips for Staying Out of Payroll Tax Trouble With the IRS
To run a successful business, you must file your quarterly payroll taxes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Other than ensuring you file on time, you should make sure to keep a record of your quarterly returns and anything you send to the IRS. By following the...
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