Hurricanes can hold sustained wind speeds of 74 miles per hour up to over 155 miles per hour causing significant damage and disruptions to businesses. Regions along the Atlantic Coast, near the Gulf of Mexico, and parts of the Southwestern United States are at risk for hurricanes. Hurricane Season Is Upon Us Hurricanes typicallyContinue Reading
Rule goes into effect today, for most. A Win for The State of Texas as an Employer According to Fisher & Phillips LLP, the state of Texas, as an employer, is exempt from complying with today’s new exempt salary threshold due to a Friday court order. This exemption applies solely to the state itself;Continue Reading
The FTC’s final rule governing non-compete agreements was published in the Federal Register on May 7, 2024, which means that the rule is set to become effective on September 4, 2024, unless overruled by pending litigation. After this date, existing noncompetes for most workers will no longer be enforceable. What is a noncompete agreementContinue Reading
Save more time and money while also reducing stress. Running a business can be quite overwhelming. You are working to expand and make a profit while also managing day-to-day human resources (HR) tasks. To enable you to focus your efforts on activities that actually grow your business, we created a portal that will enhanceContinue Reading
Overtime pay has been a part of US law since 1938, yet compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act has been a consistent problem for businesses. The cost of noncompliance is growing, and disregard of overtime laws is a sure way for a business to end up in a wage & hour audit or lawsuit. Continue Reading
One of the biggest challenges for many small to mid-sized businesses is being able to retain top talent. Employee turnover is time-consuming and costly, but UniqueHR’s PEO services can help with retention and reduce some of those costs. THE COST Turnover rate varies by industry, but the US average comes in at 18%, with aContinue Reading
The IRS tax filing deadline is upon us again. Filing with the necessary thoroughness and meticulous care can be challenging for business owners. Still, it does not have to be with the help of UniqueHR’s PEO services. Handling payroll and payroll taxes are one of the primary services UniqueHR offers. We can take the stress of siftingContinue Reading
Unfortunately, risks are inevitable within any type of workplace, and it is absolutely essential that companies maintain proper risk management practices in order to avoid catastrophic personal losses and legal penalties. Risk management involves tasks such as providing a safe work environment for employees, creating up-to-date safety protocols, as well as analyzing potential risks andContinue Reading
Information below is courtesy of the Small Business Administration. For more detailed information visit the SBA website. Small business owners in all U.S. states and territories are currently eligible to apply for a low-interest loan due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Click here to apply. Find more information on the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans at: SBA.gov/Disaster. The SBA willContinue Reading
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