Compliance Corner: Q&A on Internships
27 August, 2021
Estimated time to read: 5 minutes, 15 seconds
Have you ever thought about implementing an internship program within your organization? These programs can have many benefits, from helping your organization obtain a pipeline of fresh talent to strengthening its reputation and ties within the community. In this month’s Compliance Corner blo...
Addressing Compliance Challenges and Opportunities for Hybrid Workers
26 July, 2021
Estimated time to read: 3 minutes
As the coronavirus pandemic eases, organizations are increasingly returning employees to physical worksites. While the details may vary, one thing is certain: The future for many office employees is a blend of flexible on-site and remote work. While organizations may be ready to take the step to fu...
How HR can rethink compliance training
25 August, 2020
Estimated time to read: 15 seconds
Compliance training is a challenging area for many HR departments, yet it’s something that a business can’t afford to get wrong. Learn how to rethink this process at your organization with helpful tips that help your HR department utilize a learning management system to foster employee e...
With the ACA's individual mandate ruled unconstitutional, what now?
04 February, 2020
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 45 seconds
When the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate was unconstitutional on Dec. 18, 2019, there was a moment of hesitation and uncertainty for employees and employers alike. Would this decision result in the wholesale overturning of the ACA?...
2020 changes to state minimum wage
14 January, 2020
Estimated time to read: 45 seconds
Workers in more than 20 states ushered in the new year with hopes of larger paychecks. In total, more than half the country will see a pay raise due to an increase in the minimum wage on a state-by-state basis. Additionally, 26 cities are set to raise their minimum wage standards in 2020 (17...
How your HCM solution can make FLSA overtime pay compliance easier
10 December, 2019
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds
Effective Jan. 1, 2020, employers across the nation will ring in the new year with evolving employee salaries and job responsibilities - potentially. The U.S. Department of Labor updated the Fair Labor Standards Act salary thresholds for administrative and professional employees (white-collar job...
Three Tips to Get Compliant with New Overtime Requirements
12 November, 2019
Estimated time to read: 1 minute, 30 seconds
On September 24, 2019, the Department of Labor announced a final rule that updates the thresholds for executive, administrative, and professional employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The changes are slated to go into effect on January 1, 2020. These modifications to the FLSA are expe...