Sep 12, 2023 | Compliance, Human Resources
As a small or midsize business owner, it is crucial to prioritize the safety and well-being of your employees. Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) conducted a series of inspections that uncovered serious violations by a construction contractor, sending a...
Sep 12, 2023 | Compliance, Human Resources
For small and midsize business owners, understanding and adhering to employment laws is not just a good practice but an essential one. A recent case involving a Louisiana security company serves as a reminder of the potential penalties for violating these regulations,...
Sep 12, 2023 | Company Culture, Human Resources, Payroll
88% of workers consider a 401(k) plan a must-have benefit when looking for a new job, according to a 2023 survey by Charles Schwab. As a small or midsize business, you may have thought that offering a 401(k) plan was too expensive. But new legislation called the...
Sep 11, 2023 | Human Resources
By Samia M. Kirmani & Michael D. Thomas with Jackson Lewis P.C The U.S. Supreme Court held the use of race in university and college admissions is unconstitutional in its Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. decisions on June 29, 2023. The Court’s ruling directly...
Sep 11, 2023 | Compliance, Human Resources
FEDERAL UPDATES EEO-1 Reporting. After delaying it twice earlier this year, the EEOC announced that the EEO-1 data collection portal will open October 31, with a final deadline for reporting set for December 5. All private employers with at least 100 employees during...
Sep 10, 2023 | Compliance, Human Resources
A hotel will pay $87,000 to settle a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) alleging color, race, and national origin harassment. The EEOC accused the former owner of subjecting Hispanic employees to discrimination and a hostile...
