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An employee policy manual or handbook is a vital resource for any responsible, law-abiding business. But beyond the legal protection it provides … Read more

Creating a job listing is one of the first steps in any hiring process. Done well, this posting will highlight the necessary … 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

As employers inch closer to reopening their doors and resuming regular operations, worker safety is of utmost concern. The coronavirus continues to … Read more

When the time comes to reopen your business, you’ll need a detailed plan to keep employees and customers safe. This e-guide provides … Read more

With equal parts concern and commitment, many employers are moving toward reopening their workplaces after the COVID-19 shutdown. But it’s not a … Read more

Discover how small business employers are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The trend survey was emailed to customers and leads gathered by … 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

What used to be the rare exception for a handful of employees has become more mainstream. Today, flexible scheduling is a reality … Read more

Addressing employee behavioral issues can be tricky, but firing an employee without warning is never wise. In most cases, a “progressive discipline” … Read more

When we rang in the new decade, no one could have predicted what the world is now dealing with. Very quickly, the … Read more

The COVID-19 pandemic is creating unprecedented challenges for employers. As quickly as new legislation is being passed to address the impact of … 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

Firing employees is never an easy or comfortable undertaking for managers. It requires careful thought and actions to avoid complications and the … Read more

When employees show up to work with a cold or flu, they open the door to all sorts of issues. All the … Read more

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) requires covered employers to provide employees with emergency paid sick leave and expanded family and … Read more

In most cases, the decision to approve or deny an employee’s request for time off is reasonably straightforward. Does the employee have … Read more

Promoting inclusiveness within your business is an effective way to foster an open-minded company culture. But with a diverse workforce comes challenges. … Read more

The unprecedented coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presents a confusing and stressful situation for employers. Here, Ashley Kaplan, Esq., ComplyRight’s Senior Employment Law Attorney, … Read more

It’s 40 minutes into an employee’s shift and he’s nowhere to be found. Worse yet, you haven’t heard from him about coming … Read more

Friendly workplace discussions about sports occasionally lead to intense debates, which can then escalate into disruptive verbal conflicts. High-profile events like the … 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

Remote work is becoming increasingly common in businesses today. Employers are finding that offering a flexible work arrangement has many benefits. However, … Read more

Cloud computing is dramatically changing the way companies do business. The term originated in the ‘60s from the cloud symbol used in … 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

Who doesn’t dream of having unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)? Well for some employees, this dream is becoming a reality. Many major … Read more

Wage and hour violations are a frequent source of trouble for employers, where Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) oversights can but businesses … Read more

Strengthen your business with effective employee management practices that will keep you in compliance and protect you in the event of an … Read more

The concept of “free time” is an unfamiliar luxury for most small business owners — especially those who favor antiquated paper systems … Read more

Discover how small business employers are dealing with the new FLSA Overtime Rule. The trend survey was emailed to customers and leads … Read more

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

You may soon be legally required to replace one (or more) of your labor law posters. Over the past few years, state, … Read more

An individual’s hair is a very personal matter and, increasingly, a protected characteristic in the workplace. Nationwide, states are tackling the issue … 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

Many employers mistakenly believe that they are not required to display foreign labor law postings simply because they only have English-speaking employees … 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

LGBTQ rights are making headlines again with the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) currently reviewing three cases that address one … Read more

The DOL’s announcement of a new rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has many employers scratching their heads. What are … Read more

You’re aware that various federal, state, city and county laws require you to hang posters about minimum wage rates, fair employment and … 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

The wait and uncertainty regarding potential new overtime regulations are over. On September 24, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a … Read more

Look at the news on any given day and you’re likely to see headlines around the proposed wall, immigration raids and detention … Read more

For the third consecutive year, the National Small Business Compliance Pulse Survey revealed that small business employers continue to grapple with complex … Read more

In today’s increasingly complex payroll tax and employment law environment, multistate employers must clear many hurdles to remain compliant. When processing payroll … Read more

Do you have a social media policy for your business? If you haven’t created one with clarity surrounding what is and isn’t … 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

As more employment laws are passed on the state, county and city level, there is a new development impacting the legal load … Read more

Is the fear of an employee lawsuit so worrisome that you feel stifled? Or do you go overboard, giving workers more latitude … Read more

The third annual National Small Business Compliance Survey by ComplyRight gathers responses from owners, CEOs and other professionals responsible for HR and … Read more

If you manage hourly employees, it’s critical to accurately track all of their hours worked. If you cheat an employee of hours, … Read more

Discover how small business employers are conducting harassment prevention training. The trend survey was emailed to customers and leads gathered by the … Read more

You may think you can save money by managing your own poster compliance, but labor law maintenance can be a full-time job. … Read more

A unique dynamic is emerging across workplaces across the U.S. For the first time ever, many businesses now include a mix of … Read more

On July 1, 2019, President Trump signed the Taxpayer First Act. This act proposes wide-sweeping changes in an effort to modernize the … 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

Do you feel like your hands are tied when it comes to workplace harassment? You’re not alone. Many employers know they should … Read more

On Friday, July 12, U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigned from his position, a move accelerated by intense criticism over his involvement … 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

Your star employees keep you smiling every day, while poor performers have you pulling your hair. And it’s usually easy to identify … Read more

High-profile sexual harassment claims have dominated the news in recent months. The #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have put many workplaces on high … Read more

We are continually reminded about harassment – via social media, the news and throughout pop culture. Celebrities, prominent business execs and even … Read more

When it comes to terminating employees, it should be clear that you can’t fire someone for discriminatory reasons, including age, race, religion, … 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

Discover how small business employers keep up with employment laws. The trend survey was emailed to customers and leads gathered by the … 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

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

Deciding whether to fire an employee is rarely simple. You must weigh numerous personnel and business factors, as well as review every … Read more

Did you know that numerous states and cities now grant paid sick leave for employees to address health issues without fear of … 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

It’s called “gig” or on-demand work — short-term work arrangements based on specific, temporary projects. And it’s a growing trend in the … Read more

As an employer, it’s important that you’re aware of your responsibilities when it comes to protecting your business and employees. To sort … 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

After screening multiple resumes and interviewing a handful of candidates, you’ve narrowed down your next new hire. Reaching out to the candidate … Read more

You’ve taken the proper steps to document an employee’s poor performance. But when you ask the employee to sign the disciplinary notice, he … Read more

You may have heard that annual reviews are losing favor as a way to manage employee performance. But employee performance reviews are still … 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

The days when an employee handbook only covered a handful of key issues, such as breaks, dress code and time off requests, … Read more

For HR managers and small business owners who are compliance sensitive and want to stay current on employment laws, being informed on … 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

If you’re confused about the status of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), you’re not alone. While the ACA continues to be debated … Read more

An employer’s right to discipline employees for actions outside the workplace is not always clear-cut. Even in states covered by “at will” … Read more

Learn about small business employers hiring plans for 2019 and see how you compare.​ The trend survey was emailed to customers and … Read more

Independent contractors (IC) are becoming increasingly popular — and increasingly difficult to distinguish legally from employees. With the rise in misclassification cases, … Read more

It’s been reported in some business circles that the annual performance review is dead. But don’t be too quick to jump on … 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

Most employers are aware that they must display certain labor law posters in a conspicuous location in the workplace — such as in the … Read more

Your business is growing, and you need more help to meet the demands. But when it comes to bumping up your resources, … Read more

Does your business sometimes turn to freelancers, consultants and other independent contractors to get the work done? With the IRS and Department … 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

If you rely on freelancers, consultants and other independent contractors to support your business operations, you must handle the working relationship carefully. … Read more

Employers are required by law to distribute certain notices directly to employees under specific circumstances. These notices cover a variety of topics … Read more

Most managers would prefer to never have to discipline their employees. But people are people, with their own agendas, issues and challenges. … Read more

As the year closes and the tax-filing season looms, employers may question the status of Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting. Is it still … Read more

Although labor law posting compliance can be complex and unpredictable, every business should be aware of the key requirements. According to the … Read more

Discover small business employers manage and keep up with minimum wage laws. The trend survey was emailed to customers and leads gathered … Read more

Unless you live under a rock, avoiding political discussions has become virtually impossible these days. An unconventional campaign and presidency have set … 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

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month – a time to celebrate the skills, talents and contributions of workers with disabilities, as well as … Read more

Political conversations have spilled into every area of our lives, including our workplaces. And while workplace discussions about the latest news topics … Read more