EMPLOYER RESOURCE CENTER

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’ […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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, […]

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—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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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? […]

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 […]

  The 21st Century Cures Act has been signed into law. The act will let small businesses (non ALE) to reimburse employees who purchase individual health plans on the open market. It might be too late in the game for many employers making plans for 2017 (there is a 90 day transition relief in the […]

As an employer, it is your responsibility to correctly classify your workers. It’s best to get this right from the very start. If you don’t, there’s a lot at stake and it could come back to haunt you. “Is this worker an employee or an independent contractor?”

    Are you ready for Affordable Care Act 2016 reporting requirements? We have a few suggestions on how you can handle it this year and keep penalties affecting your bottom line. Last year, almost 80% of ACA reporting filers had issues that required corrections. If you were one of them, you’re fully aware that […]

As Tuesday, November 8th quickly approaches, your employee’s might be asking for some time off or adjusted work hours in order to cast their votes. These are the guidelines on voting day protocol according to each state. There is no federal law that entitles workers to time off for voting, however, many states do offer […]

We asked our National Benefits Manager, “What are the top three things you are having conversations with  employers about right now?” She offered these three reminders and what you need to know as we find ourselves in the fourth quarter of yet another year. #1 Applicable Large Employers Must Continue to “Pay or Play” The […]