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Simplifying Compliance For California Farmers
Navigating the intricate web of compliance requirements can be a formidable challenge for California farmers, who must juggle the demands of agriculture with complex labor laws. Asure steps in as a trusted partner, simplifying the compliance process and allowing...
Simplifying Compliance For California Farmers
Navigating the intricate web of compliance requirements can be a formidable challenge for California farmers, who must juggle the demands of agriculture with complex labor laws. Asure steps in as a trusted partner, simplifying the compliance process and allowing...
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When Should Small Businesses Start Offering Paid Sick Leave to Their Workers?
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...
Labor Department Releases New Guidance on Agency Enforcement of PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
By Patricia Anderson Pryor, Katharine C. Weber and Tara K. Burke with Jackson Lewis P.C. The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has published guidance for agency officials responsible for enforcing the “pump at work” provisions of the...
May Is Global Employee Health and Fitness Month – 11 Ways Companies Can Participate
Businesses benefit when their employees engage in healthy lifestyle choices. According to the CDC, healthier choices: Lower healthcare costs for employers and employees Boost employee productivity Reduce absenteeism, and Improve employee...
Record Keeping and OSHA Requirements: Understanding the Basics
When it comes to workplace safety, record-keeping plays a crucial role. It helps employers keep track of work-related injuries and illnesses and ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements. Learn more about how...
Next Steps for Employer I-9 Compliance as Temporary Flexibility Ending July 31, 2023
By Amy L. Peck & Michael H. Neifach with Jackson Lewis P.C. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced that employers will have 30 days to comply with Form I-9 employment eligibility verification physical document examination...
Pros and Cons of a 4-Day Workweek for Employers
Imagine receiving 429 applications for one job opening, even though you require 14-hour shifts. Imagine increased productivity from your team while reducing turnover. This is exactly what happened to Justin Lindsey, owner-operator of Chick-fil-A Kendall in Florida....
Forensic Review During Investigations: Have You Considered The NLRA?
By Philip B. Rosen & Taylor M. Kosakoff with Jackson Lewis P.C. NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo is pressing for stricter enforcement against the use of workplace technologies to monitor employees. As a result, employers should consider the National...
Are Applicant Tracking Systems Worth It for Small Businesses?
99% of Fortune 500 companies use an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), according to JobScan. But is an ATS worth it for your small or midsize business? Applicant tracking systems are designed to help employers manage their recruitment process, from posting job ads...
Summer’s Almost Here — What California Employers Should Know When Hiring Minors
By Erika M. Barbara with Jackson Lewis P.C. As the temperatures rise, many employers, including those in the retail industry, may be fielding applications from minors looking for summer work. Before hiring applicants under the age of 18, it’s...
Reduce Stress in the Workplace: 10 Tactics
Your all-star employee, Maria, has her shoulders slumped, eyes glassy, staring into her computer screen. Her manager has just given her an impossible deadline for a project she doesn’t have the resources or time to complete. Her email notifications constantly ding...
HR Compliance Update | April 21, 2023
FEDERAL UPDATESExempt Salary Threshold: As May approaches, we are continuing to hear about proposed changes to the exempt salary threshold, but for now there is little measurable progress to report. While the “Restoring Overtime Pay Act” was recently...
Understanding OSHA Requirements for Employee Training in the Workplace
In the United States, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets regulations and standards to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for employees. One important aspect of OSHA requirements is employee training, which is mandated by law for...
7 Easy Ways to Prevent Employee Time Fraud
“Trust but verify.” This Russian proverb, made famous in America by President Ronald Reagan, also applies to tracking your employees’ time and attendance. As a business owner, you’ve taken on risks, and you’ve likely made personal sacrifices to build your business....
As the U.S. COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Ends, Employers Ask Now What?
By Katharine C. Weber, Jenifer M. Bologna, Patricia Anderson Pryor, Tania J. Mistretta, Joseph J. Lynett, Richard I. Greenberg & Tasos C. Paindiris with Jackson Lewis P.C. The U.S. COVID-19 Public Health Emergency will end on May 11, 2023, one week after the...
Understanding Penalties and Consequences for Workplace Safety Violations
Workplace safety is a critical aspect of any industry, and failure to comply with regulations can result in severe penalties and consequences. While some industries, such as construction and hazardous material handling, are well-versed in safety protocols,...
HR Compliance Update | May 8, 2023
FEDERAL UPDATESFederal Contractors: The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced on April 25 that the Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Form has been revised. Federal contractors must comply by using the revised form no...
Manufacturing Employers Continue Smart Hiring, With a New Twist
By Susan M. Corcoran with Jackson Lewis P.C. Today’s manufacturers must be creative, yet transparent, in attempting to attract entry level and semi-skilled applicants to positions in good work environments with competitive pay and benefits (despite out-of-date...
Gig Workers Get New Protections in Washington
By Jonathan M. Minear & Michael A. Griffin with Jackson Lewis P.C. New laws in Seattle and Washington State allow certain gig workers greater access to traditional employee benefits. Seattle Paid Sick and Safe LeaveSeattle Mayor Bruce Harrell...
It’s Small Business Week 2023! 6 Ways to Promote Your Small Business
This year National Small Business Week (NSBW) takes place from April 30th to May 6th. According to America’s Small Business Development Center, “More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business, and they create about two out of every three new jobs...
Labor Trends in Restaurant Industry: How QSRs and Gen Z are Impacting Employee Activism
By Laura A. Pierson-Scheinberg and Lorien E. Schoenstedt with Jackson Lewis P.C. As restaurants emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, employers in the industry continue to face new challenges with organizing activity on the rise and new generations leading the...
ACA Penalties Going Up in 2023
Ensuring your business remains in compliance with federal laws and regulations is more important now than ever before. Especially since the IRS increased ACA (Affordable Care Act) penalties for non-compliance with the Employer Mandate. Also, the extension to the...
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