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Top HR Practices for Small Businesses: Convey Your Mission and Values
Growing a business is like building a house. When you have just 1 to 15 workers, you must lay the foundation and build the framework for your future growth. Even if you could simply triple your sales overnight, you wouldn’t have the procedures and talent you need to...
Top HR Practices for Small Businesses: Convey Your Mission and Values
Growing a business is like building a house. When you have just 1 to 15 workers, you must lay the foundation and build the framework for your future growth. Even if you could simply triple your sales overnight, you wouldn’t have the procedures and talent you need to...
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Why S Corp Owners Need Professional Payroll Services
While becoming an S corp offers a number of tax advantages, there are a few administrative hurdles you’ll need to overcome. By working with professional payroll services, you can ensure your company is fully compliant.
$298,685 in Proposed OSHA Penalties for Major Retailer: What Small Businesses Can Learn
Running a small or midsize business involves more than just managing operations and profitability. Ensuring the safety and well-being of your employees is a legal and ethical obligation. A recent case involving one of the nation's largest discount retail chains,...
Implementing Earned Wage Access: Best Practices for Small Business Owners
Earned wage access (EWA) has emerged as a popular solution for addressing financial stress among employees. For small business owners considering the implementation of an EWA program, it is crucial to understand the best practices involved. This article provides...
Significant Consequences: DOL Recovers $1 Million for Home Care Workers for FLSA Violations
As a small or midsize business owner, it is crucial to understand the potential penalties and legal ramifications of breaking employment laws. A recent investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) highlights the severe consequences that can result from denying...
DOL Finds Contractor Failed to Follow Safety Requirements After Investigation of Lineman’s Fatal Electrocution
Small and midsize business owners take note of a recent incident in Miami that highlights the importance of adhering to safety requirements in the workplace. The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted an investigation...
EEOC Sues Restaurant for Allowing Sexual Harassment by Shift Manager
In the realm of employment law, the protection of employees' rights and well-being is of paramount importance. A recent lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against a restaurant serves as a stark reminder to small and midsize...
OSHA Proposes $296,668 Penalty for Business That Exposed Workers to Risks
Operating a small or midsize business comes with numerous responsibilities, and one of the most critical aspects is ensuring the safety and well-being of your employees. Neglecting workplace safety not only puts your workers at risk but can also lead to substantial...
DOL Files $75,402 Suit Against Restaurant for FLSA Violations
Running a small or midsize business comes with a multitude of responsibilities, and one crucial aspect is ensuring compliance with employment laws. Ignoring or neglecting these laws can lead to severe penalties that can cripple a business financially. A recent case...
Employee Complaint Leads to $129,473 OSHA Penalty for Pet Store Location
Owning and operating a small or midsize business involves many responsibilities, including ensuring the safety and well-being of your employees. Neglecting workplace safety not only jeopardizes your workforce's health but can also lead to substantial penalties and...
DOL Penalizes Security Business $47,000 for FLSA Violations
For small and midsize business owners, understanding and adhering to employment laws is not just a good practice but an essential one. A recent case involving a Louisiana security company serves as a reminder of the potential penalties for violating these regulations,...
ACA Affordability Updated: Rev. Proc. 2023-29
By Stephanie O. Zorn with Jackson Lewis P.C Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), applicable large employers (ALEs) — i.e., those with, on average, fifty (50) or more full-time or full-time-equivalent employees in the preceding year — must offer in the following year...
OSHA Sues Grain Business For $272,957
Safety in the workplace is a paramount concern for businesses of all sizes. Recent incidents at a grain business in Illinois, highlight the dire consequences of disregarding federal safety standards. As a small or midsize business owner, understanding the...
EEOC Sues Healthcare Business for Denying Promotion to Employee Based on Race
In a recent case that has sent shockwaves through the business world, a healthcare business and its divisions find themselves facing legal action for alleged race, national origin, age discrimination, and retaliation. As small and midsize business owners, it's crucial...
DOL Recovers $66,000 From Auto Parts Business for FLSA Violations
Running a small or midsize business requires careful attention to various aspects, including compliance with employment laws. Overlooking these regulations can lead to significant financial penalties and tarnish the reputation of your business. A recent case involving...
$190,541 in OSHA Penalties for Food Plant Operator
Operating a small or midsize business entails a multitude of responsibilities, and among the most crucial is ensuring the safety and well-being of your employees. Neglecting workplace safety not only puts your workers at risk but can also lead to substantial penalties...
EEOC Sues Technology Company for Discriminating Against Deaf Applicant – What Small Businesses Can Learn
In today's increasingly diverse and remote-oriented business landscape, understanding and adhering to employment laws has never been more critical for small and midsize business owners. A recent lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against a...
DOL Recovers $127,348 From Cafe Owner for Violating Employment Laws
As a small or midsize business owner, ensuring compliance with employment laws is paramount to maintaining a thriving and ethical workplace. Recent developments highlight the severe penalties that can befall employers who neglect their legal obligations. A recent case...
Money Transmitter Law Explained: The Seismic Shift Impacting Payroll Providers
Money transmitter law and its implications have undergone significant changes, particularly for payroll providers. This article explores the recent developments in money transmitter law and how they specifically affect payroll...
OSHA Finds Contractor Willfully Exposed Workers to Fall Hazards, Proposes $333,000 in Fines
As a small or midsize business owner, it is crucial to prioritize the safety and well-being of your employees. Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) conducted a series of inspections that uncovered serious violations by a construction contractor, sending a...
How to Attract New Employees by Offering a 401(k)
88% of workers consider a 401(k) plan a must-have benefit when looking for a new job, according to a 2023 survey by Charles Schwab. As a small or midsize business, you may have thought that offering a 401(k) plan was too expensive. But new legislation called the...
EEOC Sues Staffing Business for Retaliation
In the complex landscape of employment laws, small and midsize business owners must be acutely aware of the potential penalties that can arise from violating these regulations. One recent case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences that can befall companies...
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