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How to Prevent Direct Deposit Fraud: Best Practices for Employees and Employers
Preventing direct deposit fraud requires a proactive approach from both employers and employees. By implementing strong security measures and fostering awareness, you can significantly reduce the risk of payroll fraud. Best Practices for Employees Direct deposit...
How to Prevent Direct Deposit Fraud: Best Practices for Employees and Employers
Preventing direct deposit fraud requires a proactive approach from both employers and employees. By implementing strong security measures and fostering awareness, you can significantly reduce the risk of payroll fraud. Best Practices for Employees Direct deposit...
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U.S. Supreme Court Makes Clear There Is No Heightened Standard for Employers to Establish an FLSA Exemption Applies
By Justin R. Barnes & Jeffrey W. Brecher, Jackson Lewis Attorneys at Law Employers do not have to meet a heightened standard of proof to establish that an employee is exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),...
Employee Onboarding: How Fast-Growth Companies Set Up New Team Members for Success
“Ensure best practices as well as compliance, right?” In episode #110 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance, and the War for Talent, VP of HR Compliance and Learning and Development at Asure Software,...
The Most Common I-9 Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Businesses are required to get an I-9 from every worker they hire. This document is designed to reduce the likelihood of unauthorized workers getting hired in the United States. If someone willfully violates this immigration measure, they can face a charge of $698 to...
Why 401(k) Plans Are Now an Expected Benefit for Today’s Workers
If you’re struggling to recruit top talent, it may be time to rethink your benefit package. Workers today are more likely to expect 401(k)s through their employer, and they’ll prioritize jobs that have retirement plans. In our 2024 HR Benchmark Report, we found that...
Why Small Businesses Should Offer Health Insurance
Should you be offering your workers health coverage? While the ACA might not require all small businesses to provide health insurance, there are occasions when it is a good idea. We’ve found that fast-growth companies are far more likely to provide insurance coverage...
The 10 Most Common Cyberattacks on Payroll
Are you confident about your company’s ability to withstand cyberattacks? Payroll attacks are incredibly common because of how much money is transferred into and out of payroll accounts every month. Unfortunately, payroll cyberattacks are also incredibly easy to...
How Phishing Attacks Work on Payroll Systems
As a small business owner, it’s important to protect your payroll system from unauthorized access. Otherwise, cybercriminals can manipulate your payroll system to steal money from your organization. For more on phishing attacks and how to prevent them, read on. What...
How to Integrate Wellness Programs Into Your Small Business
In the war for talent, companies have to compete for the best workers. While salary is important, prospective applicants also consider other benefits. With wellness programs, you can stand out to prospective recruits and show current workers your appreciation. Plus,...
7 Advantages to Providing Paid Time Off for Your Employees
It’s easy to see the attraction of paid time off (PTO) for your employees, but there are also important business benefits to PTO as well. In fact, fast-growth companies are more likely to provide this benefit to workers than zero-growth firms. By offering PTO,...
Power of Benefits: Plans & Programs Fast-Growing Businesses Offer to Attract & Retain Top Teams
“If there's a war for talent, how do I get that talent? It looks like everybody's looking for benefits. It's the best way to attract and retain the best talent.” In episode #109 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash,...
401(k)s Are More Common in Fast-Growth Companies
Thanks to SECURE Act 2.0, there are many upcoming changes to how 401(k)s work for employers and employees. With 401(k) retirement plans, employers were previously able to get a deduction for each 401(k) contribution. Now, the employer benefits for setting up 401(k)...
HR Compliance Update | July 16, 2024
FEDERAL UPDATES Federal Agency Powers/”Chevron” Deference Yields to “Loper” – The US Constitution requires Congress to make laws, judges to interpret them, and federal agencies (such as OSHA, DOL, EEOC, etc.) to implement and sometimes enforce them. Congress is not...
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....
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