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Executive Order on the Affordable Care Act
President Trump signed an Executive Order on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that appears to be the Administration’s first step toward dismantling it. Employers need to understand what this means for their health insurance responsibilities.
Labor Poster Location Guide for Office Staff & Remote Employees
Can you display your labor posters anywhere, or do they need to be in a specific location? What about for remote employees? This labor poster location guide should help.
Hiring Independent Contractors: Pros and Cons
Independent Contractors have been a common addition to many organizations for years, but have increased in use over the past several years as companies have shed their staff headcount. But is hiring Independent Contractors the right thing for your business?
Performance-Based Raises vs. Market-Based Raises
Currently, our raises and bonuses are tied to performance. Can you help me to understand the HR best practices for performance-based raises vs. market-based raises?
How to Budget for Employees’ Business Travel
Trying to figure out how to budget for employees’ business travel? This can be tough, particularly if employee travel is new for your organization or if you don’t know the going rates for food and accommodations.
Form I-9 FAQs
The new Form I-9—the form used to verify the identity and employment authorization of all individuals hired for employment in the United States – was released on November 14, 2016. Here are some of the most common Form I-9 FAQs we’ve received.
HR Topics for 2017
Big changes are in store this year. In this article, we’ll examine some current hot HR topics for 2017 including the new political landscape and what it could mean for employers, some of the state and municipal regulations on the horizon, the trend of automation, and the importance of attracting talent in an economy favorable to employees.
New York Overtime Exemption Rule Published
While the Department of Labor’s new FLSA overtime rules are on hold, employers in New York State need to take action as the New York overtime exemption rule has been published and will take effect December 31.
