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...
Jul 30, 2024 | Compliance
FEDERAL UPDATES FTC/Noncompetes – The FTC’s ban on nearly all noncompete agreements continues to be battled out in the courts. In a ruling that surprised many, a PA judge declined to issue an injunction. A Texas court is expected to rule on a summary judgment...
Jul 23, 2024 | Compliance, Hiring, Human Resources
Businesses are required to get an I-9 from every worker they hire. This document is designed to reduce the likelihood of unauthorized workers getting hired in the United States. If someone willfully violates this immigration measure, they can face a charge of $698 to...
Jul 16, 2024 | Compliance
FEDERAL UPDATES Federal Agency Powers/”Chevron” Deference Yields to “Loper” – The US Constitution requires Congress to make laws, judges to interpret them, and federal agencies (such as OSHA, DOL, EEOC, etc.) to implement and sometimes enforce them. Congress is not...
Jul 5, 2024 | COBRA, Compliance
By Tia Martarella, Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law When an employee is on an extended leave of absence, there is often confusion regarding whether and to what extent the employer must continue to provide coverage to the employee under the employer-provided health plan....
