Category: HR Risk Mitigation

09/27/2023

4 Costly Overtime Pay Pitfalls for Employers to Avoid

In this discussion, we will delve into four of the most costly overtime pay pitfalls that employers should be vigilant about, offering insights on how to avoid them. …

08/23/2023

Make Smart HR Spend Decisions

What if you were in control of cost and benefit plan design? What could that do for not only your business, but your peace of mind as a leader?…

08/09/2023

HR Maintenance: Importance of Periodic I-9 Self-Audits

Conducting an I-9 self-audit is a proactive measure that your business can take to ensure compliance with employment eligibility verification regulations in the United States. Performing periodic self-audits of I-9 records will help protect…

03/21/2023

ADAAA and Reasonable Accommodations

Navigating the employment guidelines around the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) can be complex and require expert guidance. This is because the specifics of what constitutes a reasonable accommodation can vary depending on the…

03/01/2023

New Pay Transparency Laws and Impact on Remote Workforce

Today, there are more employers hiring remote workers than ever before. For context, 4% of jobs were hiring for permanently remote positions before the pandemic. Now, that number has rapidly grown to 36% by the…

11/01/2022

EEOC’s New “Know Your Rights” Poster to Replace “EEO is the Law” Poster

Client Alert Covered employers must replace the “EEO is the Law” poster with the new “Know your Rights” poster and place it in a conspicuous location in the workplace where notices to applicants and employees…

10/25/2022

Department of Labor Proposes New Rule for Independent Contractor (1099) Status

The Department of Labor (DOL) announced plans on October 13, 2022, to make it harder for employers to classify workers as independent contractors under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.Why it’s important for your business:…

10/04/2022

The EEOC Is Back in Full Swing

This Can Puncture Profits4 Steps to Fortify Your Business After taking a respite during the peak of the pandemic, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has exploded with new lawsuits on allegations of discrimination in…

11/09/2021

What does the OSHA ETS mean for your business?

What does the OSHA ETS mean for your business?On November 5, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) requiring all private employers with 100 or more employees to…

10/18/2021

Federal COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Opposing Orders for Texas Businesses

Texas Governor’s Executive OrderOn October 11, 2021,Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Order (EO) GA-40 which states that “no entity in Texas can compel receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination by any individual, including an employee…