Jun 7, 2018 | Industry News
Earlier we covered the basics of unemployment insurance at the federal and state level. Here, we will discuss what causes a claim for unemployment benefits to be denied or approved. Then we will take a look at what processes employers can put in place to...
Jun 1, 2018 | Human Resources, Regulatory Updates, Small Business Resources
Employers who do not pay attention to their state unemployment insurance (SUI) rates may take an unnecessary financial hit. Since it is one of the few tax rates over which employers can have some influence, an understanding of how it works can help you act to...
May 31, 2018 | Benefits, Human Resources, Industry News, Regulatory Updates
One of your employees, Sydney, is having a baby and plans to take medical leave to recover and bond with her newborn under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). You’ve determined that she qualifies for protected FMLA. It will be considered continuous leave, as she...
How to Avoid Wrongful Termination Claims When You Let an Employee Go
May 29, 2018 | Human Resources, Industry News
There are many reasons for terminating employees. There can be well-documented performance rationale. Your company may be downsizing due to a market contraction. In an acquisition or merger, you may need to eliminate duplicate roles. Whatever the reason,...
Do Your Own Contractor Classification Audit Before the IRS Does it For You
May 25, 2018 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates
Businesses that erroneously (and sometimes intentionally) classify workers as independent contractors run the risk of incurring significant penalties if they are audited or reported by disgruntled “contractor-would-be-employees.” In addition to underpaying their...