Compliance
Laws, regulations, standards, and ethical practices that could apply to your organization
Is a Credit Score Check During a Background Check Ethical?
While almost every state considers pre-employment credit checks legal, there is some question about the ethics behind them. Find out more here.
How Often Should a Company Perform Fire and Safety Drills?
Curious to know more about how often a company should practice fire and safety drills? Find out the right schedule and when to refresh this important training.
Feds Enact Workplace Pregnancy Accommodations, Expand Lactation Requirements
Here’s what employers need to know about how to stay compliant with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PFWA) and the PUMP Act.
Latest articles
What Makes a Strong Retaliation Case?
What makes a strong retaliation case is evidence an employee collects about their claim and whether or not they can confirm 3 facts.
Does Your Employee Benefits Package Need an Overhaul in 2023?
Companies must implement innovative strategies to give their current benefits packages a major overhaul to stay competitive in 2023.
HR and Culture: Blunders vs. Best Practices
Learn about some recent HR and culture blunders that companies have made, and the best practices they could have implemented instead.
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.
How to Create Physical Requirements Sheets for Every Position in Your Company
Physical (or Occupational) Demand Sheets reflect the bodily and mental capacity necessary to perform the position's essential functions.
Is Your Permalancer Actually an Employee?
Things get legally tricky when it comes to freelancers and independent contractors. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant with the law.
Illinois, Massachusetts, Miami Beach Employers Face Hair Discrimination Bans
The states of Illinois and Massachusetts and the city of Miami Beach have approved their own versions of the CROWN Act.
Handling Sexual Harassment Allegations with Remote Teams
The efforts of HR, employers, and employees collectively can slow the instance of digital sexual harassment and keep the company afloat with excellent moral standards and failsafe methods of prevention, reporting, and investigation.
Payroll Challenges to Overcome in 2023 and Beyond
As an employer, it’s vital to know what payroll issues may be in store for 2023 and the foreseeable future so that you can get ahead of them.
Payroll Ideas for Improving Employee Satisfaction
The responsibility of increasing worker satisfaction tends to fall on the HR team and managers. But payroll is one of the first places you should look.
Spotlight
Reinstating Pay and Benefits for Laid Off and Furloughed Employees
If you cut an employees’ pay, or furloughed or laid off employees, keep these things in mind as you begin to re-hire
Everything You Need to Know About Employee Leave of Absence
What is a leave of absence and how is it different than regular PTO days? Get all your questions answered here.
Alternative Payment Methods for Your Remote Team
If your staff is now working remotely due to COVID-19, here’s how to pay employees who normally receive paychecks and pay stubs in person.
The CARES Act: Payroll Implications for Small Employers
The CARES Act delivers massive payroll assistance for SMBs, including paycheck protection loans, loan forgiveness, payroll tax credit, and Social Security tax deferral.
Guidance: What if My Employee Tested Positive for COVID-19?
How employers should respond if an employee tests positive for COVID-19
Resources
2021 HR Compliance Calendar
A free compliance calendar with 100+ key dates, deadlines, and...
5 Ways the Biden Administration Could Change Your Workplace
A practical heads-up about what’s in store for business changes...
Coronavirus Checklist
An editable .docx template preloaded with tools and tips...
Remote Work Compliance Tips
Reduce compliance risk in the new world of work....