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5 Changing HR Laws To Prepare for in the New Year
With 2025 about to arrive, small businesses should take a moment to make sure they’re ready for some HR changes that are about to happen. While some of these changes have been known about for months, other changes involve new developments. Because penalties for...
5 Changing HR Laws To Prepare for in the New Year
With 2025 about to arrive, small businesses should take a moment to make sure they’re ready for some HR changes that are about to happen. While some of these changes have been known about for months, other changes involve new developments. Because penalties for...
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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...
Fast-Growth Companies: How Recruiting & Hiring Practices Can Make or Break Your Success
Do you know what it takes to succeed in today’s business climate? While every company is different, we’ve found that there are a few commonalities that set fast-growth companies apart from zero-growth businesses. In Asure’s recent 2024 HR Benchmark Report, we looked...
Beware: 1099 Scams May Target Your Payroll
1099 scams are one of the most common ways that cybercriminals target payroll systems. Typically, these scams are perpetrated using a phishing attack on an unsuspecting victim at your company or a third-party vendor. If they are successful, the criminal can easily end...
The 3 Key Ways SECURE Act 2.0 Helps Employers
While there have always been tax benefits of 401(k)s for employers, SECURE Act 2.0 is changing the way businesses and workers save for retirement. As a business owner, it’s important to understand how these 401(k) benefits can impact your bottom line and your ability...
Top 5 Things Businesses Need to Know About Payroll Security
“In some cases, you're smaller, you're more vulnerable.” In episode #108 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance, and the War for Talent, Vice President of Information Security at Asure, Josh Gohman, sits...
The Top 10 Steps for Making Compliant Job Descriptions
When was the last time your small business audited your job descriptions for legal compliance? As a part of your standard HR practices, you should regularly update your job descriptions. Each job should have its own job description. These descriptions are the...
10 Reasons Why Background Checks Are Linked to Fast-Growth Companies
Is your company using background checks to weed out undesirable applicants? If not, you could be missing out. Background checks are a useful way to narrow down your list of applicants. They go beyond simply ensuring a safe work environment for your employees. You can...
What Does It Take to Make Your Job Postings Legally Compliant?
Are you confident your company’s job postings are legally compliant? As a small business, the right HR practices can make or break your company. Beyond ensuring legal compliance, your HR team helps you find highly qualified, productive workers. Your job postings...
Understanding Gen Z: Why the Next Generation is Turning to AI for Workplace Anxiety Relief
In the contemporary landscape of the workplace, the emergence of Generation Z employees has brought about a unique set of challenges and opportunities. As the next generation of the workforce, Gen Z—born into a digital era characterized by rapid technological...
Employer-Provided Health Coverage During Employee Leaves of Absence
By Tia Martarella, Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law When an employee is on an extended leave of absence, there is often confusion regarding whether and to what extent the employer must continue to provide coverage to the employee under the employer-provided health plan....
8 Tips for Making Your Interview Process Compliant & Effective
Whether you’re a Fortune 500 company or a startup on a shoestring, there are a few things you can do right now to make your interview process more compliant. Fast-growth companies are more likely to know what it takes to create effective, compliant interview...
Streamlining HR for Small Businesses: Overcoming the Juggling Act with Outsourcing
In the fast-paced world of human resources, balancing competing demands and priorities is a daily challenge for HR professionals. Managing personnel, fostering workplace culture, and ensuring compliance with regulations are all critical responsibilities that can feel...
HR Benchmark Report: Chapter 1
“No company is going to be successful without the right people.” In episode #107 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance, and the War for Talent, VP HR Compliance and Learning and Development at Asure...
How to Educate Employees on SECURE Act 2.0 and Your Company’s 401(k) Plan
Are you interested in saving money on your tax bill while helping your workers become financially secure? A new law called SECURE Act 2.0 is making retirement saving easier for employees and employers. Through SECURE Act 2.0, employers can get tax credits by offering...
Understanding the I-9 Form: Compliance, Components & Changes
The I-9 form, officially known as the Employment Eligibility Verification form, is a critical document used in the hiring process within the United States. Introduced as part of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the I-9 form is designed to verify both...
10 Ways HR Adds Value to Your Small Business
Human Resources (HR) is a multifaceted discipline that often goes unnoticed in its depth and breadth of expertise. Many small business owners might see HR as merely administrative, but it plays a crucial role in shaping the culture, efficiency, and overall success of...
Building Community Over Family: Why It Matters in Business Culture
In the realm of business culture, the concept of fostering a "family-like atmosphere" has long been idealized as a way to promote unity, loyalty, and collaboration among employees. As workplaces evolve and dynamics shift, there's a growing recognition that nurturing a...
OSHA Pushes Outdoor and Indoor Heat Rule
by Courtney M. Malveaux, Denaa J. Griffin & Adrienne M. Wood, Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has moved a step closer to a final rule for “Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work...
Best Practices for Record-Keeping with the Workplace Violence Prevention Plan
Every year, 2 million workplace violence incidents occur. While these incidents are generally non-fatal, around 1,000 people will die from workplace violence each year. California is seeking to change this situation. Under a new law, workplaces are required to adopt...
What Is an Empowerment Zone Employment Credit?
As an employer, you are expected to pay a range of payroll and income taxes. Through employer tax credits, you can effectively reduce your tax bill and save money. Depending on where you are located, the Empowerment Zone Employment Credit can save you up to $3,000 per...
How the WOTC Works
By using the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), employers can save money on their income or payroll taxes. To qualify, you just have to give employees a short questionnaire. Then, the employee must get WOTC-certified by your State Workforce Agency (SWA). Through the...
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