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Should HR Provide Birthday Cakes for Employees?

Katie Shpak | August 11, 2023

Have you experienced the Pandora’s box of complaints and chaos that occurs around birthday party celebrations at the office? It begins with a few...

What HR Should Know About the ADA and Substance Use Disorders

Aidan Farrish | August 9, 2023

As HR at a small employer, you may have witnessed employees battling addiction issues. In fact, one of your employees may be struggling right...

IRS Makes Radical Changes to Electronic Filing Requirements for 2024

Aidan Farrish | August 1, 2023

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) electronic filing mandate goes into effect on January 1, 2024. Let’s cover what it changes and how HR can prepare.

Form I-9 Updates and E-Verify Policy Changes

Aidan Farrish | August 1, 2023

The new Form I-9 is set to become available on August 1, 2023. Employers may continue to use the previous version until October 31, 2023. Employers...

Workplace Gossip vs. Strategic Communication

Aidan Farrish | July 31, 2023

People are constantly talking at work, from morning coffee chats to discussions in company meetings to calls with clients. But how do we know when a...

Should Organizations Encourage Employees to Donate to Charity?

Katie Shpak | July 24, 2023

It’s common for organizations to encourage employees to support a particular charity. Your organization may have a charity that it supports, or...

What States Have Pay Transparency Laws?

Aidan Farrish | July 12, 2023

**This blog is updated regularly as states or other jurisdictions pass new laws.** Many jurisdictions are passing laws to protect and enforce pay...

How to Calculate Overtime Pay: A Complete Guide

Katie Shpak | July 5, 2023

Do you have hourly employees working beyond the standard 40-hour workweek? If so, understanding how to calculate overtime pay is crucial for...

What Is a 147c Letter and How Do You Get One?

Aidan Farrish | June 28, 2023

What Is Letter 147c? A 147c letter is a document from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that officially requests confirmation of your organization’s

Men's Mental Health Resources HR Pros Should Know

Aidan Farrish | June 26, 2023

Increased mental health awareness is a big topic on everyone’s minds, but half of the population often gets left out of these conversations. Despite...