Nov 7, 2024 | Anti-Harassment Training, Compliance, Employee management, Human Resources, Small Business
While managers and employees should both be given anti-harassment training, the type of training they receive should be different. Managers are responsible for creating a safe, supportive working environment. They must be trained on how to recognize harassment and...
Nov 6, 2024 | Compliance, Human Resources, Small Business
By Justin R. Barnes & Laura A. Mitchell, Jackson Lewis, Attorneys at Law Federal contractors may need to be prepared to increase pay for employees working on, or in connection with, covered federal government contracts. The hourly minimum wage for employees...
Nov 6, 2024 | Compliance, HR Management, Human Resources, Workplace safety
“I’ll make it really easy. Everybody has to do it or should do it to protect their company.” In episode #123 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners’ guide to cash, compliance, and the War for Talent, VP of HR Compliance and...
Oct 24, 2024 | Compliance, Employee management, HR Management, Human Resources, Payroll
Update as of November 15, 2024: FLSA Salary Threshold Increases Blocked Nationwide. Read More As the year comes to a close, there’s a major change looming on the horizon for employers across the United States. Starting January 1, 2025, the minimum salary for most...
Oct 23, 2024 | Compliance
FEDERAL UPDATES Federal Contractors – Minimum Wage (eff. 1/1/25). The DOL announced that the minimum wage for federal contract workers subject to Executive Order 14026 will increase from $17.20 to $17.75 per hour starting January 1. Contracts entered into, renewed,...
Oct 21, 2024 | Compliance, HR Management, HR Services, Human Resources
Outsourcing HR tasks can set small businesses up for success. For small businesses, managing human resources can be a juggling act. With limited staff, tight budgets, and evolving regulations, HR can often feel overwhelming. The key to managing it effectively—and...
