Category: HR Risk Mitigation

04/02/2025

Don’t Panic: How to Handle an HR Leadership Exit with Confidence

What happens when your HR leader resigns, underperforms, or isn’t the right fit for your company? Many Houston-based businesses are facing this exact challenge, and how you respond can make or break your workforce stability…

02/26/2025

4 Proactive Steps for Business Leaders During Increased I-9 and ICE Compliance Focus

Keeping up with immigration laws is more important than ever for businesses. With I-9 audits and ICE compliance in the spotlight, business leaders must be ready for potential inspections. Here are four steps to help…

01/23/2025

Dodging I-9 Disasters: Stay One Step Ahead

Ensuring your business remains compliant with I-9 regulations is crucial, especially as shifts in federal policy and enforcement often accompany a new administration. With the potential for increased scrutiny and stricter penalties for non-compliance, now…

12/18/2024

I-9 Audits expected to increase in 2025

As the new year approaches, it’s essential for you to be aware of the increased number of I-9 audits being conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). To stay ahead, ensure your team processing…

12/02/2024

DOL Overtime Rule Struck Down: What You Need to Know

On November 15, 2024, U.S. District Judge Sean Jordan in Texas vacated the Department of Labor’s 2024 overtime rule, which had increased the salary threshold for white-collar exemptions to $58,656 and was supposed to be…

10/07/2024

What is Fractional HR and Why You Need It

Fractional HR with Achilles Group provides tailored, cost-effective HR consulting, offering expert support across all HR functions with the depth and range of a full team, rather than relying on a single individual….

05/31/2024

How the New DOL Rule Affects Your Business

What To Do 1. Identify affected exempt employees that earn below $43,888 annually. Consider the impact on budgets and employee morale to either increase EAP exempt annual salaries and/or bonus or commission structures (up to…

04/26/2024

Final Ruling on PWFA and What It Means for Employers

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released the final rule for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). This rule will come into effect on June 18, 2024. Here are the key takeaways for employers…

04/24/2024

Elevating Leadership: Equipping Leaders as the First Line of HR

The journey towards HR excellence begins with recognizing that equipping leaders with the skills and knowledge to interact, manage, and coach your teams effectively is the foundation of HR….

02/19/2024

Understanding the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): A Guide for Houston Business Owners

As a business leader in Houston, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This federal law, enacted in 1938, serves as the cornerstone of employee rights and protections…