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Overtime Rule Surprise Decision
Emergency Injunction Granted A federal district court temporarily blocked the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) November 22, just days before it was scheduled to take effect. At the request of 21 states, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granted an emergency injunction request, halting the regulations that would have required employers to…
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7 Ways to Keep Unemployment Claims Under Control
Unemployment Claims. The Federal-State Unemployment Insurance Program provides financial aid to eligible workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own, as determined under state law. All businesses pay for mandatory unemployment insurance to cover the cost of this benefit and annual rates will vary depending on past unemployment claims against the business. Although laws…
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Perks Are Great, But First – Are You Meeting Your Employee’s Basic Needs?
Employee Morale. We recently blogged about unique perks offered by companies in our post titled 10 Perks to Keep Your Employees Happy. Why the big emphasis on employee morale? Because recent studies indicate that happy employees are 12-20% more productive in the workplace than their neutral or unhappy counterparts. What the last blog did not…
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4 Things You Need to Know About Employee Classifications
Employee Classifications. Upcoming changes in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) have employers scrambling to review their current employee classifications. While employers may not be overly excited about the extra work, periodic audits of employee classifications are a good business habit as incorrect classification can prove costly and disruptive. What is the difference between an…
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4 Hiring Blunders That Can Land You in Hot Water
Hiring Blunders. There are many laws that have been enacted to protect people from being discriminated against when it comes to employment and the hiring process. It is important for your company to ensure compliance when it comes to the interviewing process to avoid potential litigation. This means educating all hiring managers as well as…
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Growing Businesses–What You Don’t Know About the Affordable Care Act Could Cost You!
Affordable Care Act. Is your company just about to pass or recently passed the 50 employee mark? That’s great news – your company is growing! Unfortunately, it also means increased regulation including potential eligibility to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The IRS recently released the draft instructions for the Form 1094-C and Form 1095-C. Any employer…
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How To Tell if You Need a Professional Employer Organization
Professional Employer Organization. As a business owner, you are responsible for an overwhelming number of tasks. Many of these tasks require knowledge and expertise in areas unfamiliar to you. Let’s be honest, this isn’t why you started your business in the first place. You started your business because of your passion and desire to build…
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