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Small Business 101: Focus on Your Hiring Process To Drive Future Growth
When you only have 1 to 15 employees, the people you hire are especially critical for your success. As you grow, you’ll need to standardize your hiring process and onboarding to welcome all of your new employees. From finding the right talent to employee retention,...
Small Business 101: Focus on Your Hiring Process To Drive Future Growth
When you only have 1 to 15 employees, the people you hire are especially critical for your success. As you grow, you’ll need to standardize your hiring process and onboarding to welcome all of your new employees. From finding the right talent to employee retention,...
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Understanding Direct Deposit Fraud: How It Happens and What’s at Stake
Direct deposit fraud is a growing concern for employers and employees alike. With the rise of digital payroll systems, cybercriminals are finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and redirect funds. Understanding how this type of fraud occurs is the first step...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
White House Weighs in on the Use of AI by Businesses
By Joseph J. Lazzarotti with Jackson Lewis P.C. & Cecilie E. Read with Jackson Lewis P.C. On October 3, 2022, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy published its “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights.” This adds to prior federal...
Election Day is Coming – A Reminder of Employer Obligations
By Richard I. Greenberg with Jackson Lewis P.C. and Daniel J. Jacobs with Jackson Lewis P.C. With midterm elections upon us, employers should ensure they are aware of and in compliance with state law requirements related to employee voting rights....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to Qualify for ERTC (Employee Retention Tax Credit)
When surveyed, 21.6% of small businesses in the US said the pandemic had severely impacted their company. Fortunately, help is available. Don’t miss our best HR tips! If your business meets the criteria set by the IRS, you might qualify for the...
How to Support Pregnant Employees—Compliance, Benefits and Policies
Today, women comprise nearly half of the U.S. workforce. The US Department of Labor reports that “eighty-five percent of working women will become pregnant at some point during their careers.” In this historically tight labor market, how companies support their...
Inflation Adjustments: Should New Hires Be Paid More Than Existing Employees?
Employers are scrambling for top talent in a turbulent market. Recent reports published by Statista Research Department show a sky-high inflation rate of 8.3%, baby boomers retiring in droves, and over 47 million people quitting their jobs. So, are companies doing...
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