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 […]