DOGE or the Department of Government Efficiency is making cuts to federal agencies. The IRS is the next agency on the chopping block.
Tariffs have been a common tool used by political agents to assert influence, but are they helpful or harmful to employers? Learn more.
The job market is tough especially for white collar workers. Learn the impacts to HR and what lies ahead in the race for talent.
When you have a responsibility in HR to complete a task every year, quarter, or bi-annually, it pays to create a strategy around it. Learn an easy way to stay on top of your handbook updates.
Some employers are opting to misclassify employees as independent contractors to avoid state taxes. Learn why they may be putting their companies at risk.
Devising strategies around what happens when you are audited is critical to prepare for the worse. Learn the best practices to stay proactive in your compliance strategy.
For all the roles and responsibilities required, compliance is one of those areas where you can apply a "set it and forget it" mentality. Find out how to have peace of mind around your compliance strategy.
Beyond complying with reclassification, dropping salaries or remaining the course, there are important considerations to watch out for that come with your decisions around overtime and changing legislation. Learn more.
The holiday season can bring excitement to the workplace, but it can also introduce unique challenges from an HR compliance standpoint. HR professionals must strike a balance between celebrating the season and maintaining compliance with company policies and labor laws.
On November 15, 2024, a federal judge in Texas vacated the overtime exemption rule for white-collar workers. In July 2024, the rule increased the exemption to $844 per week ($43,888 annual) and the Department of Labor was on schedule to raise it again on January 1, 2025.
