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  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

  As an employer, it’s important to understand the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, commonly known as COBRA. COBRA is a federal law that allows some employees and their dependents to keep their health coverage after experiencing a qualifying event. Understanding COBRA requirements helps employers stay compliant and ensures employees maintain coverage during times ofContinue Reading

  Business owners know that managing and staying compliant with employer-sponsored retirement plans, like 401(k)s and pensions, is complex and prone to mistakes. The government understands this as well, but they still expect errors to be corrected. Since 2002, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has offered a program called the Voluntary Fiduciary Correction ProgramContinue Reading

  Navigating and complying with federal and state leave laws can be confusing for employers and employees. A recent clarification by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) explains how the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) rules work along with state and local paid leave programs. Below are the key takeaways from the DOL’s latestContinue Reading

  The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled in the case of E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, that employers only need to meet the lower “preponderance of the evidence” standard to show that employees fall under an exemption to the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime requirements. This decision simplifies the process forContinue 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

  Starting next month, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will require construction employers to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that properly fits each worker’s unique body type. This change, announced December 11th, is significant given the diversity of the workforce in hazardous fields, including a growing number of women, who may have facedContinue 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

  On Dec 3, 2024, a federal judge in Texas granted a nationwide temporary injunction against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which required all businesses operating in the US with an EIN (roughly 32.6 million) to file a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOIR). This report required companies to disclose the personal information of all beneficialContinue Reading

  When winter arrives, freezing weather may catch businesses off guard. Preparing for low temperatures helps you and your staff stay safe, prevent expensive damages, and helps keep your operations running as smooth as possible. Below are a few tips to help ensure your business and employees are ready when the temperatures drop. Inspect andContinue Reading