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The Workers Compensation Notice: Why You Need to Post It!
In most states, employers are required to carry workers’ compensation coverage after the employer reaches a certain number of employees. And where some states will only require employers to inform their employees whether or not they carry workers’ compensation insurance coverage, others may require you to post a workers compensation notice in the form of […]
Emerging HR Trends for Summer 2019
As the economy grows and employment laws change, HR professionals are having to adjust to shifting requirements and uncertain conditions more quickly than ever. Halfway through 2019, we’re seeing some continuing and emerging HR trends. Recruiting and Staffing Needs The national unemployment rate in May was 3.6% according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the […]
5 Ways to Stop Distracted Driving Among Employees
As a Safety Guy, my job has made me a road warrior for the last thirty years or so. I routinely log over 70,000 miles annually visiting our great clients. I thought I had seen everything that could occur while driving down the freeway. However, my list got a little longer last week when I […]
Substantiation: Understanding FSA Reimbursement Rules
Why Are My FSA Purchases Being Challenged? During your last visit to the doctor or dentist, you used your FSA card for the co-pay or services rendered. You know you have money in your FSA account, and the transaction goes through at your provider without a hitch. But then, a few weeks later you get […]
2019 Updated ACA Requirements for Employers
The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) “individual mandate” was repealed in 2018 – old news for most readers. While it lasted, the mandate required individuals to obtain health insurance or incur a tax penalty. What’s less commonly understood is that the individual mandate was only half of the penalty story: Congress did not repeal the ACA […]
What Is a 1099 Employee and Should You Hire Them?
What is a 1099 employee? They are self-employed workers, also called independent contractors. Form 1099 reports the income that independent contractors receive throughout the year to the IRS for tax purposes. This form replaces the need for a W-2 and indicates that they are not an employee, no employer is responsible for paying FICA taxes […]
Can Employees Take FMLA Leave for the Flu?
Cold and flu season is here, and employees are missing work because of the flu. For this week’s HR Scenario, let’s take a look at a question from one of our small business clients: Can an employee take FMLA leave for the flu? While you might assume the flu is not covered by the Family […]
2019 New Year HR Compliance Checklist
Welcome to the new year! You’re feeling fresh (we hope), and ready to brave the pile of HR projects on your desk. Get a clean, organized start with our New Year HR Compliance Checklist. [hs_cta id=’0083c86d-b6ef-4d6e-a4b4-835dc27ebae2′] The transition from one year to the next is often challenging for HR professionals, and our HR experts aim […]
HR Scenario: Employee Misconduct & Mental Health Issues in the Workplace
For this week’s scenario, let’s take a look at addressing employee misconduct when an employee states the conduct was caused by a mental disorder. Here’s the situation: You are a manager for a call center. This morning you received a call from a customer complaining that during a recent call, your employee (John), became threatening, […]
4 Steps to Report a Work-Related Injury or Accident
One of the questions our clients frequently ask is “What steps should I take if one of my employees is hurt while working?” This question is common because our safety managers do a great job of working with our clients to prevent injuries in the workplace. As a result, injuries do not happen very often, […]
Base Salary– the Data and Factors Behind the Number
I recently attended a presentation about the rise in popularity of crowd-sourced compensation data. Crowd-sourced compensation data is employee-reported data that is typically accessed via the internet (Spake, 2018). This data can be found through online platforms like Glassdoor, Salary.com, PayScale, and LinkedIn. [hs_cta id=’c8e5e020-d6af-4193-8e03-a60055aac020′] Individuals in many different fields are entering their salary information […]
Youth Employment: What you need to know about teen workers and summer hiring
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment typically rises for 16- to 19-year-olds during June, July, and August. Employers considering hiring minors must understand the federal and state laws as they relate to the employment of minors. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) imposes federal restrictions on the employment of children and […]
3 Benefits the PEO Solution Can Offer Your Small Business
As a startup or small business owner, you might find it difficult to offer employees the kind of benefits they need. Health insurance, retirement plans, and more are chipping away at your valuable resources, but you need those employees. There are also other types of coverage that you’re required to provide as an employer, like […]
Social Media Screening: What You Need to Know As an Employer [INFOGRAPHIC]
Thanks to social media platforms, our lives can be more or less open books. Although that’s a large part of the appeal, it also can make situations stickier in specific contexts. Many of us use social media to keep in touch with friends and family, sharing intimate details of our lives. However, these details are […]
Protect Your Business with Social Media Policy
One of our incredible clients from Boise, ID recently shared with us this story that hits right at the heart of social media and HR practices. This story was about an Idaho Supreme Court case involving a nursing home worker fired for a Facebook status update which violated the employer’s social media policy. It reminded […]
What You Need to Know About Workers’ Comp
Workers’ comp is absolutely vital for employers to understand and be in compliance of. Failing to do so can not only cause immense headaches down the line, but also cost business owners money and valuable time trying to correct any mistakes made. However, many employers unfortunately do not grasp what they need to about workers’ […]
What is FMLA and How Does it Affect My Business?
What is FMLA? If you find yourself asking this, don’t worry, you are not alone. FMLA is something that every small business owner needs to know about, but many do not understand nearly enough. They need to know whether their business is subject to it, if their employees qualify for it, what they need to […]
New Hire Paperwork Checklist: W-4 & I-9
Before the excitement of your new employee settles down, you need to cover some bases. Our New Hire Paperwork Checklist will cover everything you need to know from tax forms to employee handbooks. In this article, we’ll explain the importance along with some of the rules you should be aware of regarding the W-4 […]
What are FICA and FUTA?
What are FICA and FUTA? Both stand for federal laws that fund key government programs. FICA, or the “Federal Insurance Contributions Act” funds Social Security and Medicare. FUTA, or the “Federal Unemployment Tax Act,” funds (you guessed it) unemployment benefits. All employers must calculate FICA and FUTA taxes and withholdings correctly to avoid serious tax […]
Employment, Tax, and Benefit Forms
Employers Resource knows that sometimes client’s need expert advice on HR matters. Whether it’s gossip in the workplace or claims of harassment, your company deserves experts capable of guiding you through the maze of complex Human Resource issues. We not only have the expertise and dedication to help our clients navigate these issues, but we also […]
6 Common Types of Payroll Withholdings and Deductions
Trying to explain why your employee’s checks are smaller than they expected can be complicated. Maybe you’re helping an employee understand their withholdings and deductions? This information will help. These are the six most common types of payroll withholdings and deductions that you and your employees will run into, along with a few others to […]
HR Scenario: Dating in the Workplace
Valentines Day is just around the corner and love is in the air, but what happens when two of your employees feel that sting of Cupid’s arrow? In this installment of our ongoing HR Scenarios Series, our National HR Client Service Manager, Kim Schaff, SHRM-SCP, PHR, will walk you through your best options for addressing dating in the workplace and what to do when employees become romantically involved.
How Exempt vs Non-Exempt Classification Works
The definition of an exempt employee is someone who is paid on a salary basis and whose job description and actual job duties exempts him or her from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirement of receiving overtime. If your employee is classified as exempt status then the laws requiring overtime pay do not apply […]
How to Fix Your Hiring Process for 2018
As a small business owner, you are certainly always looking for ways to improve your company and take steps towards continued and growing success. However, the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to take a moment and seriously focus on how to change, improve, and fix aspects of how you run your […]
PEO Companies [From our Payroll Solutions eBook]
If you’re researching which payroll solution is right for your business this is where you want to start. From payroll software, all-in-one HR software, payroll services, in-house staff, payroll processors, or professional employer organizations, when it comes to payroll solutions, you’re not short on options. In our newest eBook, Payroll Solutions: Finding the Best Fit, […]
HR Scenario: Hostile Work Environment
This article is part of our ongoing HR Scenario Series. In each of these articles, an HR expert will walk you through a real-life HR scenario and break down how this situation should be handled and all the ins and outs of the rules and regulations that impact the scenario. HR Scenario: The Hostile Work […]
All-In-One HR Software [From our Payroll Solutions eBook]
If you’re researching which payroll solution is right for your business this is where you want to start. From payroll software, all-in-one HR software, payroll services, in-house staff, payroll processors, or professional employer organizations, when it comes to payroll solutions, you’re not short on options. In our newest eBook, Payroll Solutions: Finding the Best Fit, […]
Payroll Software [From our Payroll Solutions eBook]
Payroll—it’s one thing every business with employees has to get right. If you’re researching which payroll solution is right for your business this is where you want to start. From payroll software, all-in-one HR software, payroll services, in-house staff, payroll processors, or professional employer organizations, when it comes to payroll solutions, you’re not short on […]
The 10 Most Common OSHA Violations in 2017
Each year about this time our friends at OSHA make a list of the most common violations of OSHA standard for the previous year. Each year I get the list and shake my head in wonder as I see the same common OSHA violations over and over. For as long as I can remember, the […]
HR Scenario: Terminating an Employee with a Disability
Each article in our HR Scenario series walks you through a real-life HR scenario. We address how to handle each situation, and look at the complex rules and regulations that apply. HR Scenario: Staying compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) can be challenging! However, remaining diligent in your compliance is vital in protecting both […]
Reductions to an Exempt Employee’s Salary
This article is part of our ongoing HR Scenario series by our National HR Client Service Manager, Kim Schaff, SHRM-SCP, PHR. In each of these articles, Kim will walk you through a real-life HR scenario and break down how this situation should be handled and all the ins and outs of the rules and regulations that impact […]
HR Scenario: Is This An Exempt Employee?
This article is part of our ongoing HR Scenario series by our National HR Client Service Manager, Kim Schaff, SHRM-SCP, PHR. In each of these articles, Kim will walk you through a real-life HR scenario and break down how this situation should be handled and all the ins and outs of the rules and regulations […]
Lessons in Hiring from the Opioid Crisis
Hiring: it is truly one of the most crucial processes for a small business’ success. Finding the right people to bring aboard can make the difference between struggling to make the steps you need and thriving in ways you never before thought were possible. This also means hiring can be an incredibly stressful and anxiety-filled […]
HR Scenario: Pre-Employment Health Screenings
This article is part of our ongoing HR Scenario series by our National HR Client Service Manager, Kim Schaff, SHRM-SCP, PHR. In each of these articles, Kim will walk you through a real-life HR scenario and break down how this situation should be handled and all the ins and outs of the rules and regulations […]
FMLA, ADA, PDA, and Additional Pregnancy Leave
This article is the first in our new ongoing series of HR scenarios by our National HR Client Service Manager, Kim Schaff, SHRM-SCP, PHR. In each of these articles, Kim will walk you through an HR scenario that may be encountered in the real world and break down how this situation should be handled and […]
What is FLSA?
FLSA stands for Fair Labor Standards Act. According to the United States Department of Labor, it “establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments.” It was originally drafted in 1932 by Senator Hugo Black before a […]
ACA Compliance Update: What You Need to Know
If you are a small business owner waiting to get definitive word on the long-term future of health care regulations, then you will have to wait a bit longer. For now, however, the immediate future is more certain than it has been for many months. This is due to the Senate voting against Republican efforts […]
Can a PEO Really Save You Money?
As a small business owner, you know how important every dollar your company spends is. You want to make your money count and help you down the path to achieving your entrepreneurial goals. You also know that your time is important, and frequently way too much of it is spent on logistical and administrative details. […]
The Importance of Employee Benefits in Recruiting
As an entrepreneur trying to grow your business, it is vital to attract the right top-notch talent that will help you achieve your vision and turn your dreams into a reality. Frequently, though, this is easier said than done. After all, this kind of talent isn’t necessarily common, and typically won’t just come walking in, […]
When Contesting Unemployment Claims Makes Sense (And When it Doesn’t)
Contesting unemployment claims is an important thing to understand as a small business owner. In certain situations, former employees are absolutely entitled to claim unemployment. Other times, however, these claims are worth contesting. When should you contest an unemployment claim, then? What circumstances do you need to look at in order to make this decision? […]
12 Myths About Independent Contractors Debunked by DOL [Infographic]
The misclassification of employees as independent contractors is an incredibly serious problem our country is facing right now. While some companies do this maliciously because they hope to save money and get a leg up on the competition, many are simply mistaken about which classification is correct. This problem is only made worse by many […]
Five Reasons You Should Be Using a Pay Stub Portal
These days, we want our information here, now, on whatever device is closest to our hands, and easy to use. Now, imagine if you could login to a pay stub portal from your home, on your phone, or from anywhere and see what your current pay stub is. Exciting, right? Easy and quick access […]