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401(k) Audits: What You Need to Know

Learn about 401(k) audits, including what they are, who must conduct them (and when), what they involve, and how to prepare for one.

Avoid Costly Lawsuits: Ensure Your Website is ADA-Compliant

Having an ADA-compliant website and mobile app is essential for small business owners. ADA compliance can help you include customers and reduce potential lawsuits.

5 Common HR Compliance Mistakes for Startups and How to Avoid Them

Human resources compliance is a critical but often overlooked aspect of running a startup. Here are steps to take to avoid making compliance errors.

How to Ensure Your Pay Practices Are in Compliance With Pay Disclosure Laws

Find out what your company needs to know about pay transparency and complying with pay disclosure mandates.

What Is the WARN Act?

The WARN Act requires that certain employers provide written notice of massive layoffs or factory closings to employees and government regulators 60 calendar days before the terminations occur.

NLRB Proposes Employee-Friendly Joint Employer Rule

The National Labor Relations Board wants to replace the current standard for determining joint employment under the National Labor Relations Act with a rule that, some say, makes it easier to impose liability on employers.

EEOC Updates “Know Your Rights” Poster

Covered employers have a legal obligation to display the “Know Your Rights” workplace discrimination poster according to EEOC requirements. Find out what you need to know about the updated poster and where to download it.

How to Avoid an Expensive Tip Pooling Mistake

Sharing tips is a common practice in the restaurant industry. However, it’s a practice that regulators are trying to stop. Keep these tip compliance requirements in mind.

How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Affect Businesses and Workers

The Inflation Reduction Act will affect corporations more than small businesses in most cases. If you provide an ACA health plan or are in the energy industry, you may be eligible for tax credits.

5 Compliance Challenges for Hybrid Workplaces

Despite their advantages, flexible work models come with potential legal challenges. Keep these compliance obligations in mind for remote work policies.

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