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How Payroll Software Supports Small Business Growth
Early on, a company’s founder often handles all aspects of running payroll, hiring employees, and creating business plans. As the small business grows, it’s important to delegate key tasks to outsourced teams, new hires, and software programs. From making sure your...
How Payroll Software Supports Small Business Growth
Early on, a company’s founder often handles all aspects of running payroll, hiring employees, and creating business plans. As the small business grows, it’s important to delegate key tasks to outsourced teams, new hires, and software programs. From making sure your...
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Expand Your Small Business Growth With the Right Technology Tools
When you only have a handful of employees, you have to be strategic about every process you develop. The policies and procedures you choose today will determine your company’s future growth. While many small businesses operate on a shoestring budget, there is a...
Employee Onboarding: What Employers Must Know
On her first day at work, Rebecca arrived at the office to find that nothing was ready for her. Her desk was cluttered with papers from the previous occupant, her computer had not been set up, and there was no one to greet her. She felt unwelcome and unimportant,...
The Importance of Emergency Action Plans in the Workplace
Emergency action plans (EAPs) are often overlooked by businesses, but they are a critical component of workplace safety. EAPs are written documents required by OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards that facilitate and organize...
Labor Department Releases New Guidance on Agency Enforcement of PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
By Patricia Anderson Pryor, Katharine C. Weber and Tara K. Burke with Jackson Lewis P.C. The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has published guidance for agency officials responsible for enforcing the “pump at work” provisions of the...
May Is Global Employee Health and Fitness Month – 11 Ways Companies Can Participate
Businesses benefit when their employees engage in healthy lifestyle choices. According to the CDC, healthier choices: Lower healthcare costs for employers and employees Boost employee productivity Reduce absenteeism, and Improve employee...
Record Keeping and OSHA Requirements: Understanding the Basics
When it comes to workplace safety, record-keeping plays a crucial role. It helps employers keep track of work-related injuries and illnesses and ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. Learn more about how...
Next Steps for Employer I-9 Compliance as Temporary Flexibility Ending July 31, 2023
By Amy L. Peck & Michael H. Neifach with Jackson Lewis P.C. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced that employers will have 30 days to comply with Form I-9 employment eligibility verification physical document examination...
Pros and Cons of a 4-Day Workweek for Employers
Imagine receiving 429 applications for one job opening, even though you require 14-hour shifts. Imagine increased productivity from your team while reducing turnover. This is exactly what happened to Justin Lindsey, owner-operator of Chick-fil-A Kendall in Florida....
Forensic Review During Investigations: Have You Considered The NLRA?
By Philip B. Rosen & Taylor M. Kosakoff with Jackson Lewis P.C. NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo is pressing for stricter enforcement against the use of workplace technologies to monitor employees. As a result, employers should consider the National...
Are Applicant Tracking Systems Worth It for Small Businesses?
99% of Fortune 500 companies use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), according to JobScan. But is an ATS worth it for your small or midsize business? Applicant tracking systems are designed to help employers manage their recruitment process, from posting job ads...
Summer’s Almost Here — What California Employers Should Know When Hiring Minors
By Erika M. Barbara with Jackson Lewis P.C. As the temperatures rise, many employers, including those in the retail industry, may be fielding applications from minors looking for summer work. Before hiring applicants under the age of 18, it’s...
Understanding OSHA Penalties and Good Faith Efforts for Workplace Safety
Workplace safety is a critical concern for employers, and violations can result in significant fines and penalties. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets standards and regulations to ensure safe working conditions for employees, and...
HR Compliance Update | May 22, 2023
FEDERAL UPDATESEEOC Covid-19 Guidance Updated. With the official end of the federal national emergency, the EEOC just released updated “technical assistance” related to Covid-19, which includes: A warning that the end of the emergency does not give employers...
Understanding OSHA Requirements for Employee Training in the Workplace
In the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets regulations and standards to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees. One important aspect of OSHA requirements is employee training, which is mandated by law for...
7 Easy Ways to Prevent Employee Time Fraud
“Trust but verify.” This Russian proverb, made famous in America by President Ronald Reagan, also applies to tracking your employees’ time and attendance. As a business owner, you’ve taken on risks, and you’ve likely made personal sacrifices to build your business....
As the U.S. COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends, Employers Ask Now What?
By Katharine C. Weber, Jenifer M. Bologna, Patricia Anderson Pryor, Tania J. Mistretta, Joseph J. Lynett, Richard I. Greenberg & Tasos C. Paindiris with Jackson Lewis P.C. The U.S. COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will end on May 11, 2023, one week after the...
Understanding Penalties and Consequences for Workplace Safety Violations
Workplace safety is a critical aspect of any industry, and failure to comply with regulations can result in severe penalties and consequences. While some industries, such as construction and hazardous material handling, are well-versed in safety protocols,...
HR Compliance Update | May 8, 2023
FEDERAL UPDATESFederal Contractors: The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced on April 25 that the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form has been revised. Federal contractors must comply by using the revised form no...
Manufacturing Employers Continue Smart Hiring, With a New Twist
By Susan M. Corcoran with Jackson Lewis P.C. Today’s manufacturers must be creative, yet transparent, in attempting to attract entry level and semi-skilled applicants to positions in good work environments with competitive pay and benefits (despite out-of-date...
Gig Workers Get New Protections in Washington
By Jonathan M. Minear & Michael A. Griffin with Jackson Lewis P.C. New laws in Seattle and Washington State allow certain gig workers greater access to traditional employee benefits. Seattle Paid Sick and Safe LeaveSeattle Mayor Bruce Harrell...
It’s Small Business Week 2023! 6 Ways to Promote Your Small Business
This year National Small Business Week (NSBW) takes place from April 30th to May 6th. According to America’s Small Business Development Center, “More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs...
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