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10 Best Practices for Garnishing Wages
Even if you only have one employee, you are still legally required to garnish wages if you receive a court order to do so. Unfortunately, calculating the garnishment and fulfilling your legal obligation isn’t always easy. By keeping in mind a few best practices, you...
10 Best Practices for Garnishing Wages
Even if you only have one employee, you are still legally required to garnish wages if you receive a court order to do so. Unfortunately, calculating the garnishment and fulfilling your legal obligation isn’t always easy. By keeping in mind a few best practices, you...
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NLRB General Counsel Declares ‘Stay-Or-Pay’ Provisions Unlawful: What Employers Need to Know
By Jonathan J. Spitz, Richard F. Vitarelli & Lorien E. Schoenstedt, Jackson Lewis, Attorneys at Law Takeaways: NLRB GC Abruzzo expanded her theory that certain restrictive covenants are unlawful by also including “stay-or-pay” provisions Employers could soon face...
The Top 10 Reasons to Switch to Pay-As-You-Go Workers’ Compensation
In 1911, the first workers’ compensation plan was adopted in the United States. Over the years, workers’ compensation insurance has developed strict regulations. Rules can vary from one state to another, which can make it difficult to follow the applicable regulations...
HR Compliance Update | May 8, 2024
FEDERAL UPDATES Exempt Salary Threshold. As expected, the DOL finalized a rule raising the federal exempt salary threshold for the EAP exemptions (executive, administrative, professional), as well as the HCE exemption (highly compensated employees). Unexpectedly, it...
How ACA Reporting Services Can Help Your Small Business
How will the Affordable Care Act (ACA) impact your operations? More importantly, what is ACA reporting and how do you fulfill your requirements? As long as you have at least 50 full-time workers, you are required to meet ACA requirements. To fulfill this obligation,...
Finance Tips for Small Businesses: Navigating a Limited Labor Market
If you want to run a smart business, winning in the “street fight” economy is a necessity. A tight labor market, pressures on economic growth, and high-interest rates make competing as a small business owner difficult. If you’re searching for the best finance tips for...
What Are the ACA Reporting Requirements for Employers?
After the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted in 2010, it quickly transformed the insurance requirements companies had to meet. Because of ACA requirements for employers, medium and large organizations are now required to offer health insurance. In addition, many...
Pay-As-You-Go Worker’s Comp: Cost Advantages For Businesses – Mission to Grow
“There are people that just ignore their audit. Which is always a terrible idea.” In episode #99 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance and the War for Talent, VP of Partner Strategy at E-COMP, Robert...
How to Determine If You Are an Applicable Large Employer Under the ACA
If you are considered an applicable large employer (ALE) under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), then you will need to determine the ACA benefits of each employee. Then, your full-time workers must be given access to health insurance. The ACA carries strict penalties if...
Transitioning to the CAS Model: 7-Step Guide for CPAs
In recent years, the accounting profession has witnessed a notable shift towards Client Accounting Services (CAS), an advisory model that focuses on providing comprehensive financial management solutions to businesses. This transition represents a significant...
ACA Compliance Checklist
What is ACA compliance? And when do ACA guidelines kick in? The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted in 2010. Since then, small businesses have had to navigate ACA employer requirements. If your business falls under the ACA eligibility rules, you must follow ACA...
What It Takes to Improve Your Profit Margins
For your company to be successful, you must learn how to increase profits for your small business. Other than developing a good profit margin for small businesses, you should also strive to make sure your business is fully capitalized. By becoming fully capitalized...
Understanding the Difference Between 1099 Contractors and W2 Employees: A Guide for Small Business Owners
When it comes to hiring workers for your small business, understanding the distinction between 1099 contractors and W2 employees is crucial. Each classification carries distinct legal and financial implications that can significantly impact your business operations....
9 Tips for Complying With EEOC Laws as a Small Business Owner
In a typical year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) secures over $400 million for EEO victims. As a small business owner, being involved in an EEOC case can quickly get expensive. If you become the target of an EEO complaint, an average case can...
Top 10 Reasons Why Employee Wellness Matters
Having an employee wellness program can help attract potential job applicants and reduce the cost of providing healthcare for your workers. However, adopting these programs is important for other reasons as well. From boosting productivity to decreasing absenteeism,...
Affordable Care Act: Rules, Records and Repercussions
“ACA is not something that happens overnight. It’s something you need to plan for.” In episode #98 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance and the War for Talent, Principal at Jackson Lewis PC, Brian...
Understanding the Role of Asure’s Payroll Tax Management in Workday’s Partner Program
When exploring the landscape of cloud-based enterprise resource planning (ERP), it's essential to recognize the role of strategic partnerships in enhancing the functionality and efficiency of these systems. One such example is the collaboration between Asure and...
New DOL Rulings Impact Overtime-Exempt and Highly Compensated Employee Wages: Implications for Employers
In the realm of employment law in the United States, understanding the classifications of employees is crucial for both employers and employees alike. Two important classifications, as defined by the Department of Labor (DOL), are overtime-exempt and highly...
The Advantages of Integrating Employee Wellness Plans With Payroll
Providing employee wellness plans to your workers can save you money and improve your company’s productivity. These programs are also good for reducing healthcare expenditures and increasing employee retention. To enjoy these benefits, business owners need a simple,...
Empowering Small Businesses: Adapting to the New Federal Employee Classifications
Understanding Federal Employee Classifications is crucial for small businesses to navigate the changing landscape of labor laws and regulations. With the recent announcement of the new overtime rule by the US Department of Labor, which will significantly impact over 4...
How to Train Employees on EEO Compliance
If you are a small business in the United States, you are most likely required to follow the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) rules about non-discrimination. In order to fulfill your legal obligation, it’s important to train your workers on their EEO...
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Final Regulations Released
By Joseph J. Lynett, Katharine C. Weber, Patricia Anderson Pryor, Jenifer M. Bologna, Catherine A. Cano, Tania J. Mistretta & Cepideh Roufougar The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released the text of the final regulations and interpretative...
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