Compliance for HR, HR Management
As many businesses reopen and employees start returning to work, it’s important to remember how big of a change this will be for many. After more than a year of working from home, most people have settled into new routines, especially with their pets, whether they’re long-time family members or one of the many companions …
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has withdrawn the previous administration’s rule that allowed businesses to more easily classify workers as independent contractors instead of employees. “The department believes that the rule is inconsistent with the [Fair Labor Standards Act’s] FLSA’s text and purpose and would have a confusing and disruptive effect on workers and …
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Retaining quality employees is critical to a business’s success in any job market. It’s especially true in a situation where talent is limited and employees have several options to choose from. Employee turnover can be costly — as high as 2.5 times that employee’s salary. Add in other “soft costs” like lowered productivity and the …
Read full articleLast month Congress passed, and President Biden signed, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, aimed at helping businesses and workers who have struggled during the coronavirus pandemic. Paycheck Protection Program expansion Among other provisions in the Act, the expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will help small businesses stay open — and pay …
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Creating a remote work environment where employees feel valued is vital to a company’s success. The question is not whether or not employees are valued but whether or not employees feel valued. Many employees are trusted by their supervisors and management, but if their company’s leadership doesn’t show their appreciation, productivity suffers and employees may …
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If your company is thinking of ways to celebrate Women’s History Month, you should probably be looking at how to observe it the entire year. By doing so, you can help to make your workplace more equal and inclusive, something that both employers and employees agree is important. Honoring Women in U.S. History One effective …
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First passed in Congress in March 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) payroll tax credit has been extended. Slated to end on December 31, 2020, the FFCRA can now provide employees with Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Expanded Family and Medical Leave (EFML) while offering eligible employers a payroll tax credit through …
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently published a final rule on its interpretation of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) classification that determines whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor. According to the DOL, there are no significant changes from the independent contractor rule proposed in September 2020. That rule adopted …
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Black History Month was first celebrated in 1970, following decades of Negro History Week and its slowly increasing acceptance across the United States. Now over 50 years later, as issues of racial injustice dominate the news and the streets, it’s more important than ever to celebrate the achievements of Black Americans, and to recognize the …
Read full articleHR Affiliates is pleased to announce a new partnership with Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) that will reduce costs of administrative and employee services for business in the area. HRSolutions by HR Affiliates is available to GLI members who operate in Kentucky and Indiana and is specifically tailored to help small businesses save time and money. Participating …
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