Oct 26, 2023 | Compliance
A tragic incident in 2021 highlights the critical need for businesses, especially small and midsize contractors, to prioritize workplace safety and adhere to federal regulations. The case involves a trench collapse that resulted in the death of a 23-year-old worker,...
Oct 25, 2023 | Compliance
In recent years, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has been actively enforcing employment laws to ensure fair treatment of employees. One notable case involved a Maine bar and grill where 36 workers were not paid their wages properly, overtime was avoided through...
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 –...
