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Get the low down on how to handle pay correctly. Should you pay your employees for working during lunch? Yes.  Easy answer! Right? Well, no. Though the simple answer is an emphatic yes, it’s a bit more nuanced.  The topic of lunch and compensable time can be tricky. There are many ways an employee could […]

Could your employee handbook stand up to a lawsuit or EEOC claim? Here are six tricky areas that could mean trouble for your company. Landmine 1: A handbook that’s older than dirt When was the last time you reviewed your company’s employee handbook? If it’s been longer than a year, then it’s been too long.  […]

(JANUARY 13, 2022) UPDATE: The Supreme Court halted OSHA’s emergency temporary standard (or ETS) to enforce COVID-19 vaccination statuses for employees. While there’s a chance new OSHA guidance could emerge at some point, you can disregard the previously announced vaccination mandate deadlines. As always, we’ll keep you in the loop if new legislation emerges. If you […]

Even an employer with the best of intentions can become the subject of a lawsuit. Lawsuits by employees are the biggest source of litigation against US entities (Beazley), making it essential for companies to protect themselves against lawsuits. This is where Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) can offer major financial protection for your company. What […]

Did you know partnering with a professional employer organization (PEO) can lower your company’s risk?  There are plenty of ways a PEO can take the burden of compliance off your plate to focus on company goals, attracting top talent, and being an employer of choice among competitors.  Here are some notable benefits of partnering with […]

After multiple delays, Texas officially released its new, increased SUTA rates, creating additional tax payments for many companies. While SUTA rate notices typically occur at the end of each year, many were delayed due to COVID-19. With unprecedented unemployment claims, state unemployment funds were depleted quickly. This rise in unemployment also affected the state SUTA […]

Minimum wages across many cities and a handful of states will increase on July 1, 2021. As a reminder, when state law differs from federal law, employers must use the one that benefits the employee the most. For example, if a state’s minimum wage is higher than the $7.25 federal minimum wage, it must be […]

There are many new or updated state laws or employers that will go into effect on July 1, 2021. If your state has an update, you’ll find it below. As with any other regulation, laws are subject to last-minute changes, visit the Department of Labor online for more info. You can also find minimum wage […]

Under the OSHA Act, employers are responsible for providing a safe work environment, free from hazards that can cause serious harm. On June 10, 2021, the Department of Labor (DOL) along with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) posted new guidance to protect at-risk and unvaccinated employees from COVID-19 in the workplace.  Requirements Part […]

We recently reported that President Trump signed an executive order and three memoranda for COVID relief. With no interference thus far from Congress, those orders are scheduled to become active September 1.  One of the memoranda we are most frequently asked about is the “payroll tax holiday.” This provision gives employers the option to let employees […]

Please visit our COVID-19 resources page with more information for business owners and employees. Updated ADA guidelines have been issued in light of COVID-19 The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting unique challenges to people from all walks of life. In times such as these, we see people join together to fight for the common good — […]

Please visit our COVID-19 resources page with more information for business owners and employees. On March 20, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced flexible guidelines to the requirements related to Form I-9, due to COVID-19.  Employers may obtain, remotely inspect, and retain copies of the documents their employees provide to complete Section 2 of […]