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by Liz Strikwerda | Mar 25, 2019 | Laws & Compliance, Small Business
Are you at risk of a small business compliance violation? Even employers with the best intentions make mistakes. The city of Orem, Utah recently paid a $16,000 fine to the U.S. Department of Labor. During the summers of 2017 and 2018, the city unwittingly violated...
by Liz Strikwerda | Mar 11, 2019 | Laws & Compliance, Small Business
3 minute read Department of Labor Overtime Increase Update On March 7, 2019, DOL Secretary Alex Acosta announced a proposal to increase the salary threshold to $35,308 ($679 per week). This means that non-exempt employees covered under the FLSA would be eligible for...
by Annemaria Duran | Oct 12, 2018 | Absence Management: Including PTO and Unscheduled Absences, Payroll, Small Business
Did you know that nearly half of employees surveyed by the World Happiness Report said that they are happy with their jobs? Are you employees among them? SHRM estimates that employee turnover costs as much as 200% of an employee’s salary. Since unhappy employees are...
by Liz Strikwerda | Sep 18, 2018 | Small Business, Workforce Management
People seeking to upgrade their employment appreciate how the low unemployment rate has expanded their job opportunities. Small business owners, however, are not as thrilled. Many are experiencing the hiring challenges of an ever-shrinking pool of talent. Business...
by Liz Strikwerda | Aug 28, 2018 | Small Business
Are you relishing the last few weeks of summer? You probably don’t want us to remind you about the tax paperwork that comes at the end of another year of business ownership. Though it’s unpleasant to think about it, tax season is just a few months away. If...
by Liz Strikwerda | Aug 14, 2018 | Small Business, Workforce Management
Opening a Location in Another State? Pay Attention to Differences in Workplace Laws Congratulations to all business owners who are expanding this year. You are driving economic growth, providing jobs, and investing in communities. We wish you continued success. If you...
