Dec 16, 2024 | Compliance
FEDERAL UPDATES OSHA – PPE for Construction Workers. Beginning in January, OSHA will require that construction employers ensure that appropriate PPE is provided (hard hats, safety harnesses, vests, gloves, protective footwear, respiratory protection, etc.) and that...
Dec 11, 2024 | Compliance, HR Management, HR Services, Small Business
Unless it causes the employer an undue hardship, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers. However, there are several important provisions that employers must understand in order to remain in...
Dec 10, 2024 | Compliance, Payroll, Payroll & Taxes, Payroll Taxes
Navigating the intricate web of compliance requirements can be a formidable challenge for California farmers, who must juggle the demands of agriculture with complex labor laws. Asure steps in as a trusted partner, simplifying the compliance process and allowing...
Dec 10, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Compliance, Employee management, Human Resources, Small Business
By Carrie L. Kinsella, Jackson Lewis, Attorneys at Law. The manufacturing industry is familiar with strategically integrating automation tools and technologies to address labor shortages and promote safety and productivity in the workplace. Manufacturers exploring the...
Dec 6, 2024 | Compliance, HR Management, HR Services, Payroll, Payroll & Taxes, Small Business
If your state legally requires small businesses to provide paid sick leave, then you are required to offer it to your employees. However, even if you aren’t required to do so, there are times when it makes sense to have paid leave as a benefit. Paid sick leave is...
Dec 5, 2024 | Compliance, Payroll, Payroll & Taxes, Small Business
Thanks to the Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA), employees have some relief from debtors. Back when this act was passed in 1968, states with high wage garnishment rates also had higher levels of personal bankruptcies. According to the CCPA, businesses must...
