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 10, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Automation, Compliance, Employee management, Human Resources, Small Business
By Carrie L. Kinsella, Jackson Lewis, Attorneys at Law. The manufacturing industry is familiar with strategically integrating automation tools and technologies to address labor shortages and promote safety and productivity in the workplace. Manufacturers exploring the...
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 5, 2024 | Compliance, Payroll, Payroll & Taxes, Small Business
Thanks to the Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA), employees have some relief from debtors. Back when this act was passed in 1968, states with high wage garnishment rates also had higher levels of personal bankruptcies. According to the CCPA, businesses must...
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...
