Dec 16, 2024 | Employee management, Hiring, HR Management, Human Resources
In the United States, the number of job openings was at 7.7 million in October 2024. However, the number of hires topped out at 5.3 million. For businesses throughout the country, there simply aren’t enough workers to fill every open position. Small businesses trying...
Dec 12, 2024 | HR Management, HR Services, Human Resources
By creating a comprehensive, accurate budget, you can ensure your company has the HR and compliance funding it needs. Many major HR laws carry stiff penalties if they are violated. More importantly, it’s hard to have a positive organizational culture if you don’t have...
Dec 11, 2024 | Compliance, HR Management, HR Services, Small Business
Unless it causes the employer an undue hardship, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to pregnant workers. However, there are several important provisions that employers must understand in order to remain in...
Dec 6, 2024 | Compliance, HR Management, HR Services, Payroll, Payroll & Taxes, Small Business
If your state legally requires small businesses to provide paid sick leave, then you are required to offer it to your employees. However, even if you aren’t required to do so, there are times when it makes sense to have paid leave as a benefit. Paid sick leave is...
Dec 3, 2024 | Compliance, HR Management, HR Services, Payroll, Payroll & Taxes, Small Business
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets specific rules about the minimum wage, youth employment, and overtime requirements. As a part of the law, there are rules that determine which type of workers are exempt from overtime. If nonexempt employees don’t receive...
Dec 3, 2024 | Compliance, HR Management, HR Services, Payroll, Payroll & Taxes, Small Business
As a small business owner, it’s essential to stay up to date on changes to HR laws. Depending on what state you run your business in, your payroll may need to adjust for a minimum wage hike in 2025. Additionally, many municipalities have specific minimum wages. When...
