As temperatures rise, so does the risk of heat-related illness in the workplace. To help protect workers, OSHA has extended its National Emphasis Program (NEP) on Outdoor and Indoor Heat-Related Hazards through April 8, 2026. Originally set to expire in 2025, this extension allows OSHA to continue identifying and addressing heat risks across aContinue Reading
There’s been a lot of uncertainty around the federal overtime rule lately, and understandably, many employers and employees are unsure about what to expect. Here’s a straightforward breakdown of what’s going on, what’s changed, and what you should do right now. The 2024 Overtime Rule: What Was Proposed? In 2024, under the Biden administration,Continue Reading
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released a new version of Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification), bringing the total number of valid editions to three. While the updates are minor, they’re still important to be aware of. The newest edition is dated 01/20/25 and is valid through 05/31/2027. The good news? IfContinue Reading
Misclassifying workers as employees or independent contractors has big implications for your business, including legal and financial risks that can hurt your business. It is essential for business owners to understand how to classify workers correctly, and the risks of not doing so. How to Classify Workers To determine whether someone is an employeeContinue Reading
The recent fires have significantly affected everyone in the surrounding areas of Los Angeles and Ventura counties due to the poor air quality, power outages and not being able to access their homes and businesses. In many cases, losing them altogether. Below are regulations and important considerations that employers must keep in mind toContinue Reading
Great news for employers! Two new laws signed on December 23, 2024, the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (PBRA) and the Employer Reporting Improvement Act (ERIA), which bring significant changes to Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements. These updates are designed to simplify processes for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs). Simplified Reporting for Forms 1095-C andContinue Reading
The holiday season can often present HR challenges to employers that can range from managing time-off requests to hosting holiday parties. Employers must comply with workplace policies, along with federal and state regulations to remain compliant while creating a positive environment. Here are some common HR pitfalls and ideas on how to avoid them:Continue Reading
At the end of each year, businesses like yours must prepare a few important reports to comply with legal and financial requirements. Here’s a brief guide to the most common end-of-year reports companies should prepare: Employee Tax Forms. These forms are important to maintain tax compliance and to report employee earned income. W-2 Forms:Continue Reading
What employers need to know. In a ruling on November 15, 2024, U.S. District Court Judge Sean Jordan struck down the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) recently expanded overtime rule nationwide. The decision, issued by a Texas federal court, effectively removed overtime eligibility from an estimated 1 million workers and changed the salary thresholdContinue Reading
As the year comes to an end, businesses are preparing for the year-end review process, and compensation plans are top of mind. With potential raises, bonuses, and other incentives in the horizon, employers also need to address the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) upcoming changes to overtime rules taking effect on January 1, 2025.Continue Reading
A significant legal decision has recently been made that impacts businesses across the United States. On August 20, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) rule that would have banned non-compete agreements with workers nationwide. This ruling comes weeks before the ban wasContinue Reading
What are non-cash fringe benefits? Non-cash fringe benefits are benefits an employee doesn’t receive cash for but does get taxed on. Some examples of commonly used fringe benefits are gift cards, Group Term Life Insurance greater than $50,000, personal use of a company vehicle, or health insurance premiums for 2% shareholder employees of S-Corps.Continue Reading
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