What Is HIPAA?
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | February 15, 2024

    Employees who aren’t trained in HIPAA can pose an expensive risk to your organization. In June of 2023, Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital paid $240,000...

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    What Should HR Know About Antitrust Laws?
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | February 9, 2024

    In 2011, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Adobe, Apple, Intel, Google, and Pixar because they agreed not to solicit any of each...

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    What Is the Equal Pay Act?
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | February 8, 2024

    Before 1963, wage and employment decisions were frequently made on the basis of sex, marital status, and other factors that did not measure merit....

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    What’s the Difference Between W-2 and 1099 Workers?
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | February 2, 2024

    In 2022, Attorney General Racine filed a lawsuit against Arise Virtual Solutions and Comcast Cable Communications Management for failing to pay...

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    DOL Independent Contractor Rule Takes Effect
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | February 1, 2024

    The FLSA 2021 IC rule defined “employer” and “employee”, but failed to provide clear definitions of independent contractors and employer-employee...

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    How to Ensure Your Payroll Is FLSA Compliant
    Picture of Germeen Tanas Germeen Tanas | January 26, 2024

    In 2004, Walmart’s overnight employees began speaking out about being forced to stay at work even after they had clocked out. The New York Times...

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    Required Employee Notices: What HR Needs to Know
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | January 22, 2024

    In addition to day-to-day compliance concerns, HR must also adhere to strict legal requirements that protect employees and the organization, such as...

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    HR Employee Record Retention Guidelines in 2024
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | January 10, 2024

    Employers are required to keep employee records and documentation for a certain amount of time. However, federal guidelines differ depending on the...

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    Federal Contractor and Subcontractor Minimum Wage Increases in 2024
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | January 8, 2024

    Federal contractors must follow certain requirements to be compliant while fulfilling federal contracts. One of these requirements includes paying a...

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    2024 Updates for 1095-C Reporting Deadlines
    Picture of Aidan Farrish Aidan Farrish | January 3, 2024

    2024 has officially begun, which means it is time to think about how and when you plan to file and furnish Form 1095-C. The IRS opens production of...

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