Many employee benefits are subject to annual dollar limits that are periodically increased for inflation. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced cost-of-living adjustments to the annual dollar limits for various welfare and retirement plan limits for...
Have you considered conducting background checks as part of your hiring process? The practice is fairly typical in the banking and financial services industries, as well as with those who work with children, the elderly, or people with disabilities. If you’re...
When it comes to interviewing and hiring applicants, there are unique and specific situations that are not always top of mind for HR professionals and business owners. We’ve compiled a few questions about hiring employees that can assist you in your process,...
When a company is struggling financially, layoffs may seem like the best or only solution. However, layoffs come with disadvantages, such as reduced employee morale and the loss of talented workers. As an alternative to traditional layoffs, some companies opt to...
Over the past few years, the term “harassment” has been prominent, especially when it comes to workplace behavior. In New York, employers must implement a sexual harassment prevention training program and have all staff trained by October 9, 2019. But one...