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  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

  Healthcare costs can be a significant burden for both employers and employees, but there are strategies everyone can use to make the most of health benefits and help lower overall rates. By making strategic healthcare decisions, you can reduce the number of claims you file and lower out-of-pocket costs. Here are some tips toContinue 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

  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

  The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated Form I-9 used for Employment Eligibility Verification, extending its expiration date to 05/31/2027. Employers must now use the Form I-9 with the edition date of 08/01/23, which may have expiration dates of either 07/31/2026 or 05/31/2027. Either form can be used until its respective expirationContinue Reading

  The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently retracted its controversial joint employer rule, which would have made it easier for workers to be considered employees of multiple entities. However, employers shouldn’t breathe a sigh of relief just yet. Four months ago, a Texas federal court judge struck down this rule, and the NLRB hasContinue 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

  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

  Why acting early may save you money and risk. 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, orContinue Reading

  If you work with staffing companies or contractors it’s critical to be aware of your terms and conditions of employment since they may potentially put you in the category of a joint employer, which can now lead to unintended liabilities. What constitutes joint-employment? A recent ruling by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) mayContinue Reading