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Controlling Workers’ Comp Costs: The Three Key Drivers to Reduce Workers’ Comp Expenses
“ I think a really important thing to know is that the workers comp costs are a lot more controllable than business owners realize” In episode #116 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance, and the War for...
Controlling Workers’ Comp Costs: The Three Key Drivers to Reduce Workers’ Comp Expenses
“ I think a really important thing to know is that the workers comp costs are a lot more controllable than business owners realize” In episode #116 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance, and the War for...
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Why You Should Be Giving Your Workers Termination Letters
A termination letter is more than a simple legal formality. It is also an important way to let workers know about why they’re leaving the company and what they can expect to happen next. Like many important HR practices, termination letters are more popular at...
What Is an Empowerment Zone Employment Credit?
As an employer, you are expected to pay a range of payroll and income taxes. Through employer tax credits, you can effectively reduce your tax bill and save money. Depending on where you are located, the Empowerment Zone Employment Credit can save you up to $3,000 per...
How the WOTC Works
By using the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), employers can save money on their income or payroll taxes. To qualify, you just have to give employees a short questionnaire. Then, the employee must get WOTC-certified by your State Workforce Agency (SWA). Through the...
How to Get Employee Feedback and Active Involvement in California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
If you’re an employer in California, there are big changes in store for you this summer. Starting July 1, 2024, California Senate Bill 553 is going into effect. While it was originally signed into law in September 2023, the provisions don’t begin until July. With so...
401K Tax Savings for Small Businesses: Real World Examples
“Benefits on a dollar basis buy more goodwill than dollars do.” In episode #106 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance, and the War for Talent, Director of Plan Design Consulting at Vestwell, Kevin Gaston,...
How Data Analytics Is Reshaping the HR Field
Thanks to new technology, your workplace has additional tools for working smarter instead of harder. Data analytics is rapidly changing the field of human resources (HR) for the better. Through better data analysis, your company can improve its people-centered...
10 Ways to Incorporate AI Into Your HR Department
Almost half of HR professionals report that using artificial intelligence (AI) in human resources (HR) has become more of a priority in the last 12 months. According to SHRM, 60% of HR professionals are optimistic about how AI can affect their workplace. As new AI...
10 Ways SECURE Act 2.0 Benefits Employers
Since employee 401(k) plans have come into being, society has gotten to study decades of real-world retirement savings. Over time, we’ve learned about real-world applications and behavioral techniques that can encourage savings. Recently, the Setting Every Community...
Understanding the Next Stage of the Employee Retention Credit (ERTC) Process: What Small Business Owners Need to Know
The IRS has recently entered the next stage of reviewing ERTC claims. If you've submitted a claim and are waiting for a tax credit, it’s important to understand what this update means for your business. In this post, we’ll summarize the latest IRS update, discuss what...
Five Key Requirements in the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
Through California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan, employers are expected to train employees and create a prevention plan for their workplace. Because there are specific record-keeping requirements and incident logs that you must use, it’s important to prepare...
Manufacturers and Sunday Work: State Scheduling, Pay Mandates
By Robert S. Seigel, Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law For manufacturers in some industries, Sunday work is a necessity. For others, it is an alternative used occasionally to meet production goals. Whatever the reason for scheduling work on Sundays, manufacturers should...
Tips for Recruiting Top Talent in the Manufacturing Industry
By Emily S. Borna, Andrew D. Kinghorn & Nicholas B. McGrath, Jackson Lewis Law Offices Finding qualified and motivated people to fill open positions is not a new challenge for manufacturers. This task, however, has become harder due to the industry’s rapid rebound...
What Should Your Logs Include Under California’s Workplace Violence Prevention Plan?
If you run a company in California, you’re expected to complete an incident log each time a violent incident happens. Because this is a legal requirement, there are specific things that you must include in each log. Other than detailing the type of workplace violence...
California OSHA: Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
“You don't want employees to be scared to bring a concern forward because then you're going to hear about it too late.” In episode #105 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance, and the War for Talent, VP of...
10 Steps for Training Employees on the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
Starting in July 2024, workplaces in California have to follow new rules from Cal/OSHA. Your Workplace Violence Prevention Plan must meet certain training requirements, so it’s important to prepare for these changes now. As a part of your training program, you can get...
How to Create a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
In a single year, workplace assaults cause 57,610 injuries. On average, there are 1.3 million incidents of workplace violence each year. As a result of these statistics, Governor Newsom signed a new law about workplace violence prevention. Starting July 1, 2024, all...
HR Compliance Update | June 17, 2024
FEDERAL UPDATES Federal Contractors - Reminder that AAP plans must be certified in the OFCCP portal by July 1, 2024. OFCCP also just released some new resources on its website to help contractors understand their obligations under VEVRAA, including a new example...
DOL Issues Guidance to Agency Staff on Employers’ Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
By Justin R. Barnes, Jeffrey W. Brecher, Joseph J. Lynett & Katharine C. Weber, JacksonLewis Attorneys at Law The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has published a Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) on the application of federal labor standards...
7 Best Practices for Following the FTC’s New Non-Compete Rules
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced that it would be banning non compete agreements. With the FTC non-compete ban, almost all forms of non-compete agreements are against the law. Because there is very little time left to get ready, you should start...
Mastering Payroll Tax Management: Best Practices for Large Enterprises
Effective payroll tax management is crucial for large enterprises to ensure compliance, avoid penalties, and maintain smooth financial operations. Proper payroll tax management involves staying updated on tax laws, accurately classifying employees, implementing...
8 Questions Businesses Should Consider Before the FTC Noncompete Ban Begins
While it hasn’t gone into effect yet, non competes will soon be banned through a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruling. The ruling was issued on April 23, 2024, and the ban will take effect on September 4, 2024. Whether you use the non-compete New York allows or run a...
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