Category: Compliance

10/14/2014
THE PROBLEM:  Employers commonly obtain consumer reports as part of a routine background check.  Plaintiff’s attorneys have recently latched onto some lesser-known consumer report requirements within the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).  Possibly, common practices…
10/06/2014
The employer mandate fee is officially referred to as a “shared responsibility payment,” as the fee will help fund marketplace subsidies and fund other aspects of the Affordable Care Act.The annual employer mandate fee (officially…
08/19/2014
1.    Hire the Right People for the JobIt may be tempting but don’t hire people you know for your open positions.  Interview qualified, experienced professionals from outside your immediate circle.  Make sure you check references…
06/11/2014
Is yours one of the many Houston-based businesses that hires employees who do not speak English?  Here are some points to ponder:Federal Posting Requirements maintain that if 20% or more of your workforce is not…
03/14/2014
The Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) is designed to provide job protection and work/life balance for American workers.  FMLA provides time off for employees with an illness or injury, to care for their…