Mar 25, 2024 | 401k, Compliance, Leadership, Podcast, Small Business
“It’s just statistically proven that employer sponsored plans are better at getting people off the sidelines and saving for retirement.” In episode #93 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners’ guide to cash, compliance...
Mar 25, 2024 | Compliance
FEDERAL UPDATES PUMP Act – The DOL Wage and Hour Division published PUMP Act compliance FAQs specific to employers in the education industry (joining other similar FAQs for agriculture, care workers, retail and restaurant industries, and transportation). The FAQs...
Mar 22, 2024 | Compliance
Small and midsize business owners must be aware of the severe penalties associated with violating employment laws, particularly regarding fair compensation practices for employees. A recent case filed by the DOL against a restaurant serves as a cautionary tale....
Mar 21, 2024 | Compliance
By Justin R. Barnes with Jackson Lewis P.C. The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule revising the standard for determining whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) took effect March 11, 2024. The...
Mar 19, 2024 | Compliance
By Kent Maze with Jackson Lewis P.C. It’s hard to believe that 2024 is well underway! That means it’s a perfect time to think about an issue that might get lost in the summertime and (dare I already say) year-end shuffles: fiduciary committees. ERISA imposes fiduciary...
Mar 19, 2024 | Compliance
Small and midsize business owners must be vigilant in ensuring compliance with employment laws to avoid severe penalties and legal actions. A recent case announced by the DOL highlights the consequences of violating labor regulations, particularly concerning fair...