Oct 25, 2023 | Compliance
Small and midsize business owners need to be acutely aware of the significant consequences associated with workplace harassment and discrimination. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently filed two separate lawsuits against a restaurant and...
Oct 24, 2023 | Compliance
A recent federal workplace safety investigation has brought to light alarming safety violations by a Texas-based contractor, shedding light on the critical importance of adhering to safety protocols to prevent tragic accidents in the workplace. Asure’s HR experts...
Oct 24, 2023 | Compliance
In a recent revelation, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has successfully recovered $540,221 in wages for 268 H-2A workers from a father and son, operating as North Carolina farm labor contractors. The violations by the farm labor contractors included failing to pay...
Oct 23, 2023 | Compliance
FEDERAL UPDATES EEO-1 Reporting: The portal finally opens on October 31, with a deadline for reporting on December 5. An updated version of the instruction booklet/FAQs has been posted on the EEOC website. Reporting can only be done through the online portal –...
Oct 23, 2023 | Compliance
By Robert S. Seigel with Jackson Lewis P.C. The current auto industry labor negotiations have sparked a lively debate about the efficacy of adopting or maintaining a tiered pay structure for a manufacturing workforce. While some may argue that these structures are a...
Oct 23, 2023 | Compliance
In a recent development, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division successfully recovered $71,047 in back wages and liquidated damages for 25 workers employed by a Florida-based produce provider. This significant recovery comes after the...
