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A record number of state and local employment laws were passed in 2018, and many more are pending. With each new law … Read more

Hiring, recordkeeping, time and attendance tracking, employee discipline, filing 1099 and W2s … all of these tasks create overhead expenses and detract … Read more

It’s a new year, with fresh challenges and opportunities for small business employers. What are the key employment law developments most likely … Read more

Federal deregulation efforts continue under the new administration. But history shows that when federal regulation slows, state and local regulatory activity increases. … Read more

Many businesses choose to work with independent contractors, which is perfectly acceptable. But only if you follow the legal parameters. The IRS … Read more

As midterm elections near, the political debates taking place across the country are likely to spill over into the workplace. As a … Read more

In an ideal world, every employee would be a perfect, productive fit — and you’d never have to let someone go for … Read more

Did you know? Approximately 15% of businesses have no process for tracking employee attendance. Not keeping accurate records encourages employees to work … Read more

Labor law posting requirements are constantly changing. In the past 13 months alone, we’ve tracked 80 mandatory posting changes throughout more than … Read more

Would it surprise you to learn that more than half of small-business employers lack full confidence in their awareness of employment laws? … Read more

An employee approaches you to request time away from work. During the conversation, he or she mentions that it’s related to a … Read more

Unplanned employee absences are a fact of business. Virtually every employee will occasionally call out at the last minute due to illness, … Read more

Hiring talented, hard-working employees is a vital part of running a successful business. But it’s not always easy – nor is it … Read more

The success of your business relies on getting the best possible performance out of each of your employees. How can you address … Read more

It’s easy to think of employee recordkeeping as one of the ‘necessary evils’ of running a business. And it’s just as easy … Read more

2017 has marked the start of federal deregulation efforts under a new administration. But history shows that when federal regulation slows, state … Read more

Given the ongoing debate about the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), many employers are asking themselves, “Is the ACA going … Read more

Do you sometimes turn to freelancers, consultants and other independent contractors to get the work done? With the IRS and Department of … Read more

There’s a point when it becomes obvious that a business needs an HR professional on staff. Until then, managing the required recordkeeping … Read more

A handful of high-profile cases — and increased attention by the IRS and Department of Labor — has put worker classification in … Read more

In a perfect workplace, employee absences would always be scheduled well in advance. But you know the drill … Carl calls out … Read more

Of all the employment laws affecting today’s businesses, the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one of the most complicated. When … Read more

In our last I-9 audit webinar, we received more than 350 questions from participants. And it’s no wonder. The two-page Form I-9 … Read more

Most employers have heard at least one of these demands from their employees: “You have to give me two 15-minute breaks.” “You … Read more

As the Trump administration steps up its fight against illegal immigration, employers must prepare for a surge in workplace audits and ICE … Read more

We have a new president and Republican administration in the White House, which means big changes for employers in the coming years. … Read more

Over the past few years, 24 states and more than 150 cities and counties have made it illegal to ask about a … Read more

This webinar will outline the essential policies for your business, as well as explore emerging issues that deserve your attention. Whether you … Read more

Labor law posting changes are triggered by certain legal trends, and 2016 was a particularly action-packed year with three federal posting changes. … Read more

Don’t let the blocked overtime rule fool you. Watch this informative FLSA webinar to understand what you, as an employer, need to … Read more

The moment a small business owner hires employees — whether it’s just one or 10 or 100 — he or she assumes … Read more

Tax season is coming up fast and, this year, businesses are under more pressure than ever. Deadlines have been accelerated, penalties have … Read more

Understanding the new FLSA overtime rule is one thing. But knowing which changes to make in your business is another matter altogether. … Read more

With the presidential campaigns heating up, more and more people are offering their political opinions to anyone who will listen — even … Read more

On May 17, 2016, the Department of Labor issued new employee classification regulations for all employers with one or more paid employee. … Read more

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements are sending a lot of businesses into a tail spin. For 2016, applicable large employers … Read more

Most hiring managers know not to rule out an older worker just for being older, or ask a female applicant her plans … Read more

New in 2016, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Employer Shared Responsibility Rule requires employers to file annual information returns with the IRS … Read more

Managing everyday absences is straightforward. But what if employees need longer leave – for a serious health condition or to care for … Read more

As a manager, it’s your job to make sure your employees are completing their work in a timely, efficient manner. One of … Read more

Onboarding goes beyond printing badges and setting up e-mail: It’s welcoming a new employee to your organization. With research showing that a … Read more