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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...
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...
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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...
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...
Construction Company Fined $143,655 in Back Wages and Damages for FLSA Violations
Small and midsize business owners must be vigilant in ensuring compliance with employment laws to avoid penalties and legal repercussions. Failure to adhere to regulations can result in significant financial losses and damage to the reputation of the business....
FMLA: What Family Medical Leave Act Provisions Mean for Your Business
“If you don't think FMLA applies to you, but it does, you're going to be committing violation after violation.” In episode #92 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance and the War for Talent, Principal at...
How Employee Onboarding Works
What is employee onboarding? More importantly, how can it help your organization? In a recent interview on the podcast “Mission to Grow,” Mike Vannoy discussed recent surveys of more than 2,000 small businesses. The survey found that 85% of fast-growth companies have...
Navigating the Maze of Employee Classification and Fair Labor Standards Act
Are your salary and hourly classifications in compliance with wage and labor laws? In the realm of employment, one of the critical areas that often trip up business owners and managers alike is the classification of employees based on salary versus hourly wage...
Data Security in Payroll: Safeguarding Against Breaches
How to Avoid and Respond to a Data Breach In today's digital age, data security is paramount, especially when it comes to sensitive information like payroll data. Payroll systems contain a treasure trove of personal and financial data, making them an attractive target...
Top 5 HR Challenges for Restaurant Owners (+ Tips to Solve Them)
Running a restaurant comes with its unique set of challenges and managing human resources (HR) effectively is crucial for success. In this blog post, we'll highlight the top five HR challenges faced by restaurant owners and provide insights on how to address them. 1....
Empowering Business Owners: Tips to Optimize Your 401(k) Plan and Minimize Fees
Maximizing your retirement savings through an optimized 401(k) plan is essential for business owners looking towards a secure financial future. Within the realm of 401(k) plans, understanding the impact of various fees is crucial; from administrative costs to fund...
Common Pitfalls With New Employee Onboarding
In the United States, 25% of organizations spend a day or less on new employee onboarding. The employee onboarding process helps employees feel engaged in their workplace, but a recent Gallup poll revealed that a mere 12% of workers “strongly agree” that their...
HR Compliance Update | March 11, 2024
FEDERAL UPDATES DOL Exempt Employees/Salary Basis: In September, DOL’s Wage and Hour Division published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would significantly raise the salary basis requirement for executive, administrative, or professional exempt employees to...
7 Types of Time Fraud (+ How to Prevent Them)
Time fraud comes in many forms and can be tough to detect. It is often committed by supervisors because of the position of trust they hold in the company and the access they have but it doesn’t end there. Employees at all levels can commit time fraud. For example,...
Tax Filing, Deductions, Credits & Changes: Tax Compliance Considerations for Small Business Owners
“You're never gonna get penalized for remitting early" In episode #91 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance and the War for Talent, Asure's Sr. Director of Tax Operations, Janel Weinke and Host Mike...
3 Key Risks When Using AI for Performance Management & Ways to Mitigate Them
by Gregory C. Brown Jr. & Cindy Y. Huang, Jackson Lewis Artificial intelligence tools are fundamentally changing how people work. Tasks that used to be painstaking and time-consuming are now able to be completed in real-time with the assistance of AI. Many...
Beyond the Office Walls: Extending Anti-Harassment Policies to Offsite Events
Sexual harassment transcends the boundaries of the traditional office space, making it crucial for business owners to address this issue in offsite events. In this article, we shed light on the significance of extending anti-harassment policies to cover a broader...
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