Aug 19, 2024 | Compliance, Human Resources
Update as of November 15, 2024: FLSA Salary Threshold Increases Blocked Nationwide. Read More When it comes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), there are many potential missteps that small businesses can make. Unlike some laws, the FLSA doesn’t generally have...
Aug 16, 2024 | Compliance
HR investigations are a systematic way to determine the facts underlying a workplace complaint. For small businesses, HR investigations help create a fair, safe workplace. Because you don’t want a specific situation or complaint influencing how you conduct your...
Aug 16, 2024 | Compliance, Hiring
Since 1986, the federal government has required employers to complete I-9 forms for each worker. While many workplaces may feel like they are complying with this rule, this is rarely the case. Any mistakes on Form I-9 can lead to hefty fines, so it’s important to take...
Aug 13, 2024 | Compliance
FEDERAL UPDATES FTC Noncompete Ban (eff 9/4/24). The new FTC rule prohibits most employers from entering into a non-compete clause with a worker (including independent contractors) and applies retroactively. There is a very limited exemption for non-competes in...
Aug 13, 2024 | Compliance
While only certain states (California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, New York, and Washington) require sexual harassment training, it’s still a good idea for businesses in other states to offer anti-harassment training. In our HR Benchmark Report, we found...
Aug 7, 2024 | Compliance, HR Management, Human Resources
“Look at it as though when we follow compliance, that it is an employee experience to help them be more productive for your organization and to protect your organization.” In episode #112 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business...
