Knowledge Center

Let us help you prepare for the upcoming season with this refresher course covering recent developments impacting informational returns. This expert-led webinar … Read more

Labor law posting compliance gets more challenging every year. What used to be a fairly simple process of hanging notices in the … Read more

Do you dread monitoring and evaluating employee performance? Many managers do. It’s hard to strike a balance between encouraging employees and delivering … Read more

Many people mistakenly believe that workplace harassment only happens in the workplace. But illegal harassment can happen anywhere. And the laws apply … Read more

Pandemic pandemonium is finally beginning to settle down. And although you and your employees may be eager to return to “business as … Read more

Will we see legislation for a $15 federal minimum wage in 2021? It’s unclear. But an increase is looking more probable under … Read more

No one enjoys terminating a problematic employee, but it comes with the territory of managing a business. As uncomfortable as it is … Read more

There is a new development impacting the legal load placed on employers. Laws are being passed requiring handouts based on specific employee-related … Read more

Hiring can be difficult enough just trying to find the perfect candidate. Add in the numerous employment laws that come into play, … Read more

After a whirlwind year that ended with a volatile election, President Biden took office in January. With a new administration come different … Read more

The global pandemic has forced many employers to modify their operations, implement new practices and manage employees differently. At the same time, … Read more

Most employers have come to recognize the value of a diverse workforce. Hiring a diverse team is only the first step. To … Read more

Emotions are running high as the November 2020 presidential and congressional elections draw near. During these particularly volatile political and social times, … Read more

Labor law posting requirements are constantly changing, with over 100 changes in the past six months. But as legislators across the country … Read more

As employers around the country consider when and how to bring employees back to work, they face a multitude of challenges. Can … Read more

Many employers are allowing employees to work remotely during the COVID-19 crisis. While this approach makes sense for many businesses, it can … Read more

In a matter of weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken center stage in nearly every aspect of our lives. Employers are dealing … Read more

With businesses scrambling to hire qualified workers, it’s more important than ever to ensure you’re supporting fair and diverse employment, as well … Read more

As an employer, you have to focus on numerous critical business activities. And all too often, employee management falls to the bottom … Read more

A new year — and a new decade — is fast approaching. And 2020 promises to be even more difficult for employers … Read more

Tax season is coming up fast, and soon you’ll be filing mandatory employee and contractor forms. Now is the time to get … Read more

Did you know that numerous states and cities have passed laws granting leave for workers to address certain health and family-related issues? … Read more

After months of anticipation, the U.S. Department of Labor announced the final rule on the overtime provisions under the Fair Labor Standards … 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

Done right, performance reviews can help employees improve and drive your company toward greater success. But if handled poorly, they can have … Read more

Posting compliance gets more complicated every year. This free, attorney-led webinar will shed light on common mistakes. For example, you’ll discover the … 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

Understandably, most small, growing businesses are singularly focused on increasing sales and servicing customers. There’s a point when it becomes obvious that … Read more

The second in our two-part series, this presentation offers valuable insights on the state of employment law today. This time, we’re covering … Read more

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

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

Handling employee leave requests related to medical or family issues can be tricky. First, you need a working knowledge of the various … 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

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

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

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

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 a … 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