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  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

  The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has finalized regulations to enforce the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), effective June 18, 2024. This new regulation aims to support pregnant employees by ensuring they can continue working comfortably and safely. It is also enforced like other federal employment discrimination laws. Who Does the PWFA ApplyContinue 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

  According to Fisher & Phillips LLP, a new report released by Microsoft and LinkedIn from May 8, 2024 states that 75% of knowledge workers use AI for work purposes and over half of them don’t disclose it to leadership since they fear they’ll be perceived as replaceable. The report proves the untapped potential aroundContinue 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

Reporting will be open from April 30th – June 4th. It’s that time of the year again when employers are required to file their Employment Information Report, also known as EEO-1, along with their Pay Data Reports. What is an EEO-1 report? The EEO-1 report is a survey mandated by the United States Equal EmploymentContinue Reading

Entrepreneurship For many aspiring entrepreneurs, the pursuit of independence fuels their initial desire for business ownership. While serving one’s community with valuable services often sits at the heart of their motivation, achieving profit maximization and client satisfaction entails significant responsibilities. Among these lies HR compliance laws, a non-customer-facing area that holds immense power over yourContinue Reading

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With hurricane season upon us, it’s essential to prepare by stocking up on supplies, determining potential risks, checking insurance, and developing an evacuation plan.  Being prepared also applies to the workplace, as employers are responsible for providing an evacuation plan that ensures workers can get to safety if a hurricane affects the area.  According toContinue Reading

The summer heat is out in full swing, and for many laborers, that means working in hot indoor and outdoor environments for a long time.  Being exposed to such conditions can heat-related illnesses that can cause physical harm and even death.  These risks are not for the employee alone. Employers must be wary of theseContinue Reading