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Oregon Tightens Requirements for Non-Compete Agreements

Oregon Tightens Requirements for Non-Compete Agreements

Oregon businesses will need to adjust their non-compete agreements as new laws go into effect in the new year.

December 17, 2021 ・6 mins read

HR Headaches: Is It OK to Drink Alcohol at a Work Lunch?

Many companies host workplace events, like business lunches and holiday parties, where alcohol is consumed. Does your company have a policy on alcohol?

July 29, 2021 ・6 mins read

What You Need to Know About Sending Form W-2s Electronically

Distributing Form W-2s electronically to employees is highly recommended because it saves time and money.

January 28, 2021 ・6 mins read

New Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Program in Effect

A new state program went into effect on January 1, 2021 that provides job-protected paid time off from work for family and medical reasons.

January 25, 2021 ・6 mins read

What Are the Types Of Employment? A Reference Guide To Worker Classification

This guide breaks down the different types of employment so you don't get caught out of compliance

August 20, 2020 ・6 mins read

Paycheck Protection Program: Updated Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness

As shelter in place restrictions across the country start to lift, many SMB owners juggle pressing priorities including transitioning back their employees to the workplace safely and keeping up with new guidance issued by the government. It can be overwhelming to stay up to date and, through this blog post, we hope to provide you with the latest on PPP loan forgiveness.

June 3, 2020 ・25 mins read

Noncompliance: 3 Big Risks Could Cost Your Business Dearly

Noncompliance with HR rules and regulations can put a company at risk for big penalties, reputational damage and legal action.

May 8, 2020 ・5 mins read

Paycheck Protection Program Loans - New Guidance Issued: What Small and Medium Size Businesses Need to Know

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government launched its small-business relief program as part of the recently enacted CARES Act. The Act provides $2.2 trillion in fiscal stimulus, including a $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses.

April 13, 2020 ・21 mins read

Vaping in the Workplace FAQs

E-cigarettes in the workplace? The rules are not very clear, but this FAQ will help HR leaders clarify workplace policies

February 19, 2020 ・6 mins read

Your Guide to Making W-2 Corrections

What should you do if you discover a W-2 error? Read this article to find out

February 5, 2020 ・7 mins read

8 Primary Challenges for End-to-End HR Compliance

Maintaining compliance across HR functions is critical to success. And the complexity of maintaining compliance grows as your business expands.

December 1, 2021 ・13 mins read

HR Headaches: Confidential Information Has Leaked

If confidential information has leaked in your organization, here are ways to control the damage, stop it from spreading, and prevent it from occurring again.

November 26, 2021 ・8 mins read

What Are State Mini-COBRA Laws?

If your business has fewer than 20 employees, you may be subject to a state mini-COBRA law.

August 2, 2021 ・7 mins read

Tax Credits and Deductions for Employers Offering a 401(k) Plan

Tax Credits and Deductions for Employers Offering a 401(k) Plan

Federal tax deduction and tax credits can help offset the cost of starting a retirement plan for your employees.

January 26, 2021 ・8 mins read

COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns: What SMBs Need to Know

The new year brings hope as the first inoculations of the COVID-19 vaccine were recently distributed among healthcare workers. Many business owners are already planning to evaluate their vaccine policy and the practical implications of the policy rollout. Whether they should require their employees to receive the vaccine or not, it is not too late to start thinking about potential compliance ramifications. Through this blog we plan to address some concerns that are top of mind with small and medium size business (SMB) owners.

January 14, 2021 ・13 mins read

COVID-19: Transitioning Back to The Workplace – Part 3: What to Consider as You ‘Unfurlough’ Your Employees

Let’s say you’ve navigated through the pandemic reasonably well and you’re at the point of bringing back to work some of your employees that you furloughed when things shut down. There are a number of things you will need to do at the company level before you unfurlough anyone.

June 16, 2020 ・14 mins read

ACA Affordability Percentage and Calculations for 2020

For plan years starting in 2020, the affordability percentage is 9.78%

May 18, 2020 ・5 mins read

CARES Act: Retirement Relief Implications for 401(k) Sponsor Plans

In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act provides relief to many Americans affected by the Coronavirus, and includes retirement plan provisions.

April 13, 2020 ・9 mins read

CARES Act $2.2 Trillion Stimulus Will Help Small and Medium Size Businesses to Access Loans to Cover Payroll

The CARES Act provides unprecedented financial support for businesses and allows small and medium sized businesses to receive federal loans – in some cases forgivable – to cover payroll and other expenses.

March 27, 2020 ・22 mins read

The W-3 Form: What Is It and Do I Have To File It?

W-3 forms provide totals of salaries paid and amounts withheld for each employee. They must be filed with the Social Security Administration.

February 18, 2020 ・5 mins read

Have a Business in New Jersey? Be Aware of S3170: A New Law Effective This Year

S3170 has been enacted in New Jersey making it the first state to mandate severance for workers if they are part of a mass layoff. What is S3170? Learn more.

January 30, 2020 ・4 mins read

Oregon Tightens Requirements for Non-Compete Agreements

Oregon Tightens Requirements for Non-Compete Agreements

Oregon businesses will need to adjust their non-compete agreements as new laws go into effect in the new year.

December 17, 2021 ・6 mins read

8 Primary Challenges for End-to-End HR Compliance

Maintaining compliance across HR functions is critical to success. And the complexity of maintaining compliance grows as your business expands.

December 1, 2021 ・13 mins read

HR Headaches: Confidential Information Has Leaked

If confidential information has leaked in your organization, here are ways to control the damage, stop it from spreading, and prevent it from occurring again.

November 26, 2021 ・8 mins read

What Are State Mini-COBRA Laws?

If your business has fewer than 20 employees, you may be subject to a state mini-COBRA law.

August 2, 2021 ・7 mins read

HR Headaches: Is It OK to Drink Alcohol at a Work Lunch?

Many companies host workplace events, like business lunches and holiday parties, where alcohol is consumed. Does your company have a policy on alcohol?

July 29, 2021 ・6 mins read

What You Need to Know About Sending Form W-2s Electronically

Distributing Form W-2s electronically to employees is highly recommended because it saves time and money.

January 28, 2021 ・6 mins read

Tax Credits and Deductions for Employers Offering a 401(k) Plan

Tax Credits and Deductions for Employers Offering a 401(k) Plan

Federal tax deduction and tax credits can help offset the cost of starting a retirement plan for your employees.

January 26, 2021 ・8 mins read

New Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Program in Effect

A new state program went into effect on January 1, 2021 that provides job-protected paid time off from work for family and medical reasons.

January 25, 2021 ・6 mins read

COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns: What SMBs Need to Know

The new year brings hope as the first inoculations of the COVID-19 vaccine were recently distributed among healthcare workers. Many business owners are already planning to evaluate their vaccine policy and the practical implications of the policy rollout. Whether they should require their employees to receive the vaccine or not, it is not too late to start thinking about potential compliance ramifications. Through this blog we plan to address some concerns that are top of mind with small and medium size business (SMB) owners.

January 14, 2021 ・13 mins read

What Are the Types Of Employment? A Reference Guide To Worker Classification

This guide breaks down the different types of employment so you don't get caught out of compliance

August 20, 2020 ・6 mins read

COVID-19: Transitioning Back to The Workplace – Part 3: What to Consider as You ‘Unfurlough’ Your Employees

Let’s say you’ve navigated through the pandemic reasonably well and you’re at the point of bringing back to work some of your employees that you furloughed when things shut down. There are a number of things you will need to do at the company level before you unfurlough anyone.

June 16, 2020 ・14 mins read

Paycheck Protection Program: Updated Guidance on PPP Loan Forgiveness

As shelter in place restrictions across the country start to lift, many SMB owners juggle pressing priorities including transitioning back their employees to the workplace safely and keeping up with new guidance issued by the government. It can be overwhelming to stay up to date and, through this blog post, we hope to provide you with the latest on PPP loan forgiveness.

June 3, 2020 ・25 mins read

ACA Affordability Percentage and Calculations for 2020

For plan years starting in 2020, the affordability percentage is 9.78%

May 18, 2020 ・5 mins read

Noncompliance: 3 Big Risks Could Cost Your Business Dearly

Noncompliance with HR rules and regulations can put a company at risk for big penalties, reputational damage and legal action.

May 8, 2020 ・5 mins read

CARES Act: Retirement Relief Implications for 401(k) Sponsor Plans

In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act provides relief to many Americans affected by the Coronavirus, and includes retirement plan provisions.

April 13, 2020 ・9 mins read

Paycheck Protection Program Loans - New Guidance Issued: What Small and Medium Size Businesses Need to Know

On March 27, 2020, the U.S. government launched its small-business relief program as part of the recently enacted CARES Act. The Act provides $2.2 trillion in fiscal stimulus, including a $350 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses.

April 13, 2020 ・21 mins read

CARES Act $2.2 Trillion Stimulus Will Help Small and Medium Size Businesses to Access Loans to Cover Payroll

The CARES Act provides unprecedented financial support for businesses and allows small and medium sized businesses to receive federal loans – in some cases forgivable – to cover payroll and other expenses.

March 27, 2020 ・22 mins read

Vaping in the Workplace FAQs

E-cigarettes in the workplace? The rules are not very clear, but this FAQ will help HR leaders clarify workplace policies

February 19, 2020 ・6 mins read

The W-3 Form: What Is It and Do I Have To File It?

W-3 forms provide totals of salaries paid and amounts withheld for each employee. They must be filed with the Social Security Administration.

February 18, 2020 ・5 mins read

Your Guide to Making W-2 Corrections

What should you do if you discover a W-2 error? Read this article to find out

February 5, 2020 ・7 mins read

Have a Business in New Jersey? Be Aware of S3170: A New Law Effective This Year

S3170 has been enacted in New Jersey making it the first state to mandate severance for workers if they are part of a mass layoff. What is S3170? Learn more.

January 30, 2020 ・4 mins read

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