Category: Employment Law Compliance

  • PEO + HR Regulation Round Up for May

    PEO + HR Regulation Round Up for May

    Editor’s Note: Every month, our team of experts provides you with changes to existing regulations and policies, new laws & regulations, and additional state/federal information that could impact your business. It’s quick-and-easy to skim but provides timely news you need. Compensation Threshold Increases for Overtime Eligibility The Department of Labor issued a final rule impacting…

  • Executive’s Guide to Unemployment Insurance Claims Process

    Executive’s Guide to Unemployment Insurance Claims Process

    In 2022, American workers received 24.26 billion dollars in unemployment insurance benefits. Currently, 2023 unemployment benefit payments are on pace to exceed those paid out in 2022. This huge number impacts nearly all American businesses. Business owners and stakeholders need to understand the unemployment insurance claims process, how it is calculated, and ways to control…

  • Top 10 Reasons to Partner with a PEO

    Top 10 Reasons to Partner with a PEO

    A Professional Employer Organization, or PEO, provides small and mid-sized business with payroll, benefits, and HR services for improved productivity and profitability. It also frees up valuable time to focus on mission-critical and profitable activities, so busy business executives can grow their business. There are numerous benefits to partner with a PEO. GET STARTED TODAY! National…

  • Employee Data Compliance Best Practices

    Employee Data Compliance Best Practices

    to Avoid Lawsuits and Fines Organizations many times need or have access to personal employee data. They also must protect that data. Many have moved away from paper data collection, easily kept in a locked file cabinet. Technology allows us to store employee data in a much more accessible way. While it’s great to have…

  • Limit Employer Liability at Your Holiday Party

    Limit Employer Liability at Your Holiday Party

    3 Tips for Limiting Employer Liability During Holiday Celebrations As HR professionals, we often get asked about employer liabilities during all-company events and celebrations. Many of our clients host all-company parties around the holidays to show appreciation for all their employees have done throughout the year. Today we have some tips for limiting employer liability…

  • Employment Law Postings for Remote and Hybrid Work Environments

    Employment Law Postings for Remote and Hybrid Work Environments

    Compliance with employment law posting requirements is essential because you must ensure your employees know their employment rights. To comply, you must display federal, state, and local labor posters in common work areas so your employees can easily see them. At a bare minimum, you need to display the following postings: Fair Labor Standards Act…

  • The Importance of Psychological Safety at Work

    The Importance of Psychological Safety at Work

    An increasingly unpredictable business environment means that organizations need more creativity, innovation, and agility than ever before. Such creativity and innovation comes from your company’s greatest asset—your people. But that only happens if your employees are free to experiment, take risks, and ask questions. And to encourage them to do so, you need to build…

  • Top 5 Compliance Concerns for Remote Employees

    Top 5 Compliance Concerns for Remote Employees

    Flexibility is critical to an organization’s success. This includes how and where employees work. After you’ve determined which roles are eligible for flexible work arrangements, consider the impact of federal, state, and local laws to protect your company against litigation or fines. We’ve put together a remote employee compliance checklist. Wages and hours The Fair…

  • Why Would a CPA Recommend a PEO?

    Why Would a CPA Recommend a PEO?

    The primary focus of a certified public accountant (CPA) is money management. From auditing finances to overseeing the budget and financial planning, CPAs help their clients manage and save money. When looking at income and expense reports, health benefits are one of the largest expenses after payroll. As health insurance premiums continue to escalate, clients…

  • FLSA Overtime Regulations Every Employer Should Know

    FLSA Overtime Regulations Every Employer Should Know

    How to Comply with FLSA Overtime Regulations As an employer, you’ve certainly heard of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This regulation sets working standards that affect eligible employees, including: Overtime Minimum wage Recordkeeping Child labor Nursing mothers It’s vital to understand FLSA overtime regulations and other requirements and whether you are compliant. Let’s explore…