Don’t Let Workplace Lawsuits Put You out of Business, Part 1
If you’ve been in business any amount of time, you likely already know there’s nothing employers can necessarily do avoid lawsuits. In fact, you can do everything right and still get sued, so the goal...
View ArticleDon’t Let Workplace Lawsuits Put You out of Business, Part 2
When it comes to defending a workplace lawsuit, strong written policies with signed acknowledgements from your employees will go a long way. Another important element of being prepared is documenting...
View ArticleHow to Run a Complex, Semi-Monthly Payroll
Running a semi-monthly payroll for non-exempt employees can be challenging. It gets complicated because employers are required to track the actual number of hours worked each workweek (seven days) and...
View Article4 Payroll Tax Mistakes Small Business Owners Make
One of the biggest expenses for your business is payroll and doing it correctly is essential. Along with paying your employees, comes paying taxes. Payroll taxes can be one of your biggest headaches....
View ArticleDon't Stumble Upon These Three Compliance Mistakes
One of the most dangerous mistakes you can make as an employer is to be unaware of or unwilling to comply with employment laws. Compliance is complicated because it requires time you may not have to do...
View ArticleHR Legal Compliance: Laws That Matter to Business Owners
In our decades of partnering with businesses of all sizes, we’ve learned that business owners really don’t know what they don’t know. What we mean is we find a great deal of clients who have no idea...
View ArticleHR Risk Management: Establishing Company Compliance
When it comes to HR risk management, establishing HR compliance is the key to success. However, it’s not achieved overnight. Many business owners struggle to find the time and resources to learn about...
View ArticleHR Guidance on Sex Discrimination in the Workplace
Harassment and sex discrimination in the workplace are topics that are sometimes difficult to discuss, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. Having the proper policies and procedures in place – and...
View Article4 Workplace Safety Tips Every Employee Should Know
It’s your job as an employer to help keep your employees safe on the job, and that doesn’t just mean providing them with the proper safety equipment. Whether it’s in a warehouse, on a job site, or in...
View ArticleHow a Safety Culture in the Workplace Can Sustain Your Business
The following article appeared in the Engineering News-Record (ENR.com) which provides engineering and construction news, analysis and data for construction industry professionals. Read on to learn how...
View ArticleHow to Prevent Back Injuries [Webinar]
Keeping your employees safe on the job is just one of your many duties as an employer. While some responsibility also falls on the employee, it’s up to you to make sure your workers understand the...
View Article4 Best Practices for Creating a Safety Culture in the Workplace
Creating a safety culture in the workplace is one of the best ways to keep your employees accident-free. Not only does everyone return home safely, it can lower your workers’ compensation risk – and...
View ArticleBe Aware of These Most Common Workplace Hazards
Whether your company sets up shop on a job site or in an office, there are workplace hazards you should be aware of, especially since it’s your job to promote workplace safety. When you hear about...
View ArticleWhat ERISA Compliance Means for Small Business Owners
In the world of HR compliance, many employers face stiff penalties for failure to report. The fact is, many employers don’t know what they don’t know, and that leads to missed deadlines and improper...
View ArticleHow a Solid Workplace Safety Program Can Save You
Workplace safety is not something to take lightly. In fact, having a solid safety program can save you in a big way. In 2015, there were 2.9 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported...
View Article2017 Employee Benefit Plan Trends
When it comes to offering an employee benefit plan, the new norm is to offer more, and the standard keeps inching higher. It’s possible the Affordable Care Act had an impact on the number of businesses...
View ArticleMust Employers Offer an Employee Benefits Program?
Many employers wonder whether they are required to offer an employee benefits program. There are various federal, state and local laws you should have on your radar when it comes to minimum benefit...
View ArticleWhat Employers Need to Know About Domestic Violence Protections
Domestic or dating violence may seem like something too personal to creep into the workplace. But, if you think employees only deal with this type of situation at home, you may be surprised to learn...
View Article4 Things to Consider When Choosing Group Health Insurance
When choosing a group health benefits plan, you want to take into account the following things:
View ArticleLearn How the New Tax Bill Could Alter Employee Benefits
Last week’s passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could cause some employers to revisit the benefits their company offers. That’s because the bill limits the tax deductions businesses can claim for...
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