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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...
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...
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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...
How Companies Can Best Benefit from Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
By Michael R. Hatcher with Jackson Lewis P.C., Weldon H. Latham with Jackson Lewis P.C and Felicia K. Marsh with Jackson Lewis P.C Two oft-asked questions by companies seeking to enhance their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts and...
10 Ways Time and Attendance Systems Help Businesses
The outdated method of manually collecting employee data makes businesses vulnerable to errors, costing them time, money, and effort better spent elsewhere. It also creates opportunities for time theft, which, according to The American Payroll Association...
Beyond Backpay: Labor Board Adds Extra Compensation to Employees in ‘Make-Whole’ Awards
By Jonathan J. Spitz with Jackson Lewis P.C., Richard F. Vitarelli with Jackson Lewis P.C., Daniel D. Schudroff with Jackson Lewis P.C. and David I. Solomon with Jackson Lewis P.C. In a 3-2 decision, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has...
5 Game-Changing Resolutions for Small Businesses
A new year, a new start. But what if 2023 brings the same economic headwinds? High inflation, supply chain issues, and a war for talent all impact small businesses. With an expectation of near-zero growth in 2023, it would be prudent for entrepreneurs to prepare...
Appellate Court Addresses How Much Information Employee Must Submit to Support an Accommodation Request
By Tasos C. Paindiris with Jackson Lewis P.C., David S. Mohl with Jackson Lewis P.C., & Brandon U. Campbell with Jackson Lewis P.C. One of the many difficult issues employers face under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is determining what...
How to Change Payroll Providers (And When to Consider it)
Are you frustrated with your current payroll provider? Maybe your workers’ paychecks were late again. Or compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and payroll tax legislation has been a headache?Whatever the reason, if your payroll provider no longer...
Biden Signs Speak Out Act, Barring Predispute NDAs, Non-disparagement Clauses for Sexual Assault, Harassment Claims
By Clifford R. Atlas with Jackson Lewis P.C., Richard I. Greenberg with Jackson Lewis P.C. and Samia M. Kirmani with Jackson Lewis P.C. “I just signed the Speak Out Act, a bill that’ll enable survivors to speak out about workplace assault and...
How to Prevent Employee Burnout – 7 Ways to Retain Your Best Employees
Employee burnout is at an all-time high, and companies are feeling it everywhere. In fact, according to the American Psychology Association’s 2021 Work and Well-being Survey of over 1,500 workers, “79% reported feeling some level of workplace stress and...
Top 4 Myths About ERTC
Since the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) was introduced in 2020 as part of the CARES Act there have been many updates and expansions. Luckily for business owners, these updates have made the ERTC more accessible to businesses that are struggling to get back on...
‘Tis the Season… to Consider ESG Investments in Your 401(k) Plan
By Kellie M. Thomas with Jackson Lewis P.C. We recently summarized the regulatory back and forth of the past few years relating to environmental, social, and corporate governance (“ESG”) factors and their impact on ERISA retirement plans and the...
5 Ways to Use Healthcare Benefits to Win the War for Talent
With 10.7 million job openings in the US as of September 2022, employers are understandably looking for an edge when it comes to acquiring new talent. Filling open positions is more challenging now than ever, so it’s essential to stand out from the crowd. To find out...
Labor Board Proposes Return to Pre-Trump Board Election Procedures
By Jonathan J. Spitz with Jackson Lewis P.C., Richard F. Vitarelli with Jackson Lewis P.C. and Christopher M. Repole with Jackson Lewis P.C. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has proposed rescinding portions of its 2020 union representation...
ERC Documents Needed | Employee Retention Credit
The Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) or ERC (Employee Retention Credit) was part of the Coronavirus Aid and Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This was introduced to help businesses keep their employees on payroll during the COVID-19...
Employers Should Note Post-Midterms State Law Changes
By Richard I. Greenberg with Jackson Lewis P.C., Susan E. Groff with Jackson Lewis P.C., Tasos C. Paindiris with Jackson Lewis P.C., and Kathryn J. Russo with Jackson Lewis P.C. As the final tally of ballots comes in for many electoral races across the country,...
Beware of ERC Fraud – How to Safely Apply
Have you filed for ERC (Employee Retention Credit)? You might be wondering if your business qualifies, and with panic-inducing ERC fraud headlines circulating, you may be hesitant to apply. That’s understandable.In a report released earlier this year, the Treasury...
Rejecting Reverse Racial Discrimination Claim, Seventh Circuit Reminds Employers of Best Practices
By Brian L. McDermott with Jackson Lewis P.C. and Megan A. Van Pelt with Jackson Lewis P.C. In a case brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit...
Tips for Hiring Veterans
Do you have any veterans employed at your company? If not, what are you waiting for? Veterans represent 5.6% of the total civilian labor force today, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. They have some amazing qualities that you will not find...
NLRB General Counsel Memo on Electronic Monitoring of Employees
By Jonathan J. Spitz with Jackson Lewis P.C., Richard F. Vitarelli with Jackson Lewis P.C., Joseph J. Lazzarotti with Jackson Lewis P.C. & Chad P. Richter with Jackson Lewis P.C. Responding in part to the nature of the post-COVID-19 remote...
7 Places to Get Government Money for Small Businesses
Is high inflation causing you major anxiety? Are rising supplies and service costs making it harder to run your business? With 30% of small business owners listing inflation as their biggest worry, you’re not alone. Don’t miss our best HR...
EEOC Rolls Out New Mandatory Workplace Poster
By Laura A. Mitchell with Jackson Lewis P.C., Paul Patten with Jackson Lewis P.C., Andrew F. Maunz with Jackson Lewis P.C. and Richard J. Mrizek with Jackson Lewis P.C. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced it was replacing...
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