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Wage Theft Laws: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Business

TriNet

Legal News & Compliance wage theft lawsWith increasing frequency, states are adopting “wage theft” bills. Because of this, TriNet has made the move to protect our clients by having worksite employees (WSEs) authorize their payroll. Visit site for full story.

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The Salary Threshold for Exempt Status Becomes Effective December 1. Are You Prepared?

TriNet

Legal News & Compliance Uncategorized FLSA Overtime exemptionWe previously told you how the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) was in the process of amending the overtime exemption rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Recently, the DOL released the. Visit site for full story.

7 Trending HR Topics You Must Know in 2016

TriNet

Legal News & Compliance hr compliance HR trends 2016The legal landscape for employers is constantly shifting and can be very confusing. Below, we touch on seven trending HR topics you need to be aware of in 2016 and direct you to resources to learn. Visit site for full story.

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Are Business Regulations Driving You Crazy? Here are 3 Tips to Maintain Compliance and Your Sanity

TriNet

Compliance is a hot topic right now, with news stories coming out every day about companies in trouble for everything from regulatory missteps to downright illegal business activity. In fact, TriNet. Visit site for full story

2016 Training Program Best Practices

Can you hear the collective groan when you launch that new compliance course? Do you get complaints both public and private from trainees about the uselessness of the training courses you've launched? Is there anything that can be done about it

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It’s Tax Season! Here is What Employers Need to Know About the IRS’s Affordable Care Act Reporting Requirements (with Deadlines)

TriNet

Affordable Care Act tax complianceIn February 2015, the IRS issued final forms and instructions related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Back in December, 2015, the IRS issued a deadline extension for the new ACA reporting. Visit site for full story.

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3 Things You Need to do When One of Your Employees Tells You She is Pregnant

TriNet

Legal News & Compliance Creating a maternity leave policyPicture this common scenario (maybe it’s happened at your company): One of your employees has just come to you telling you that she is pregnant. You know this is good news. You are trying to act like. Visit site for full story.

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These 3 Tips Can Help You Prevent Wage and Hour Lawsuits

TriNet

Best Practices Compliance Legal Wage-and-Hour Employment best practices SMB payroll TriNetThe U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reports that it receives nearly 25,000 wage and hour complaints per year and the number of FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) cases filed in the federal court is more. Visit site for full story.

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From Hoodies to Business Suits: How to Create a Company Dress Code that Mixes Culture and Compliance

TriNet

As companies grow and start hiring more employees, it often becomes necessary to create a company dress code policy where there wasn’t one before. Likewise, companies often have to alter their. Visit site for full story. Workplace Culture dress code workplace culture

The New Year is Just around the Corner! Here is What You Need to Know Right Now to Keep Your Business Compliant in 2016

TriNet

Legal News & Compliance end of year business compliance small business adviceThe end of 2015 is approaching quickly and now is the time to prepare your business for the start of 2016. Here are the top changes coming that will affect small to midsize businesses. New ACA. Visit site for full story.

Midsize Business Owners – EEO-1 Compliance is a MUST! Here’s Why

TriNet

This article is the second in a three-part series on the EEO-1 Report and EEOC Compliance The EEO-1 Report is serious business for companies who are required to file by the Equal Employment. Visit site for full story. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEO-1 Report

3 Steps Small Businesses Can Take to Prevent Wage and Hour Lawsuits

TriNet

Legal News & Compliance employee classification wage and hour lawsuitsA worrisome business trend is the growing number of wage and hour lawsuits that are a significant source of financial exposure for employers. As the number of lawsuits climbs, so does the cost to. Visit site for full story.

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What Employers Can Learn from Dave & Buster’s About Affordable Care Act Compliance

TriNet

Affordable Care Act Affordable Care Act ComplianceWith all the rules and potential penalties within the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it may be tempting to make some changes to business structure to avoid headaches or increased cost.  Be aware that. Visit site for full story.

The New Minimum Salary for Exempt Status Could More Than Double in 2016. Here is What You Need to Know to be Prepared

TriNet

Legal News & ComplianceThe U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is in the process of amending the overtime exemption rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Currently, the FLSA provides an exemption from overtime. Visit site for full story.

5 Things All Employers Must Know About the Americans with Disabilities Act

TriNet

Legal News & ComplianceThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lays the foundation for what responsibilities employers have to disabled applicants and employees in the workplace. Complying with certain aspects of the. Visit site for full story.

Offering Retirement Plans May Soon Become Mandatory For Employers

TriNet

Legal News & Compliance mandatory retirement benefitsIf you don’t currently offer your employees a retirement plan, you may want to pay attention. At both the state and federal level, the government is continuing to push legislation to make mandatory. Visit site for full story.

Mandatory Commuter Benefits are a Thing Now in New York City: Here’s What That Could Mean for Employers Around the Nation

TriNet

Legal News & Compliance New York City Commuter Benefits LawEmployers in New York City have undergone a lot of mandatory changes to employment laws already this year. The most recent one, which NYC employers will need to implement by July 1, 2016, is the New. Visit site for full story.

The New Federal Government Retirement Account and its Impact on Employers

TriNet

Legal News & Compliance retirement Retirement laws CaliforniaOver 55 million Americans currently do not have a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored savings plan. On November 5, the U.S. Department of the Treasury responded to this growing issue by rolling out a. Visit site for full story.

What California’s Newest Fair Pay Law Means for Employers

TriNet

Compliance Equal Pay California Fair Pay Act equal pay wage complianceEarlier this month, California Governor Jerry Brown signed new legislation to address the so-called pay “gap” between men and women in the workplace. The new California Fair Pay Act takes effect on. Visit site for full story.

Amended Harassment and Discrimination Rules Are Here – Starting with California

TriNet

Legal News & Compliance anti-discrimination lawsCalifornia-based employers with five or more employees must now comply with amended anti-discrimination regulations regarding the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) that went into effect on April. Visit site for full story.

Why Hiring Military Veterans Is Good for Business

TriNet

The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance. For military personnel, transitioning to civilian life after active duty is challenging. Finding a job tops that list of challenges. Visit site for full story. Talent Acquisition talent acquisition Veteran's Day

Two Legislative Trends to Watch as New York Passes Historic Minimum Wage Increases and Paid Family Leave Laws

TriNet

Legal News & Compliance New York minimum wage New York paid leave lawsMy colleague Jon Sider recently wrote about California becoming the first state to raise its minimum wage to $15 per hour. These historic changes to minimum wage laws are also continuing in New York. Visit site for full story.

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Mid-Size Business Owners, Your EEO-1 Report is Due in September. Are You Ready?

TriNet

We know many of you are concerned, confused and maybe even going crazy trying to stay in compliance with all the government regulations. Compliance Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC ComplianceDon’t worry – TriNet is here to help. EEO-1 Report? Visit site for full story.

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SMBs Using Employer Payment Plans Could be Facing Large Penalties. This is What You Need to Know

TriNet

Affordable Care Act Compliance Health Care Reform Employee Benefits Healthcare ReformThis post is part of the TriNet ongoing series about the Affordable Care Act and its effects on small business. Many employers who have struggled to provide affordable health benefits to their. Visit site for full story.

What New York City Employers Need to Know about a Recent Amendment to the City’s Human Rights Law

TriNet

Legal News & Compliance Uncategorized NYC caregiver lawEffective May 4, 2016, “caregiver” has been added to the list of protected classifications under the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL). This amendment is designed to protect employees and. Visit site for full story.

The EEO-1 Reporting Deadline is Just a Few Weeks Away: Here is What You Need to Do to Stay Compliant with the EEOC

TriNet

This article is the final installment in a three-part series on the EEO-1 Report and EEOC Compliance The key to filing a timely and accurate report is educating yourself on Equal Employment. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEO-1 Report EEOC ComplianceVisit site for full story.

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California Employers, Here is What You Need to Know About the State’s New Laws on Paid Sick Leave

TriNet

Legal News & Compliance California paid sick leaveGuest post by The Moore Firm California recently passed the Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014, which includes important measures on paid sick leave. As of July 1, 2015, anybody whom you. Visit site for full story.

Puzzled by Compliance

Workforce Software

Infographic Absence Management ComplianceDon’t let your organization get lost in the maze. WorkForce Software® can help you comply with the full range of national and local wage and hour laws and absence regulations impacting your workforce—as well as applicable industry regulations, union rules, and your organization’s internal policies.

Compliance Regulations: Update 2016

Workforce Software

One of the biggest challenges for human resources professionals is keeping up with compliance regulations. From entirely new legislation to revised regulations, here’s a snapshot of some of the compliance changes that have taken effect in the U.S. Blog Compliance FMLA Labor LawIs your organization ready to comply with new regulations?

ACA compliance: 4 hidden penalty triggers to avoid

HR Morning

Here’s a compelling reason to review your ACA compliance efforts ASAP.  . employer for ACA compliance. While some ACA regs have specific non-compliance penalties, most violations carry fines of $100 per participant per day, up to a $500,000 max. How non-compliance can happen : Clinical trials are broken down into Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4. 5-part compliance strategy.

Tracking the Elusive Compliance Beast

ej4 HR

Companies have to stay in strict compliance with these mandates, or else face penalties. This creates a need for delivering compliance training quickly and efficiently, and then proving that the training was completed according to the pertinent laws and regulations. Indeed, a 2015 Benchmark Report on Ethics and Compliance, conducted by NAVEX Global , found that 53% of compliance training decision-makers listed having “limited hours” available for training as one of their top concerns. Compliance is not just another checkbox to be filled in. Compliance

Digitalize Compliance Processes to Reduce Risk

Workforce Software

Organizations across the world are looking for more effective ways to demonstrate compliance with the complex matrix of labor laws, while also keeping costs down and reducing risks. White Paper Absence Management Compliance

Worried about compliance? 5 tips for getting payroll right every time

Sage HRMS

Similarly, according to research by Fundera, a third of businesses are penalized for payroll compliance mistakes. Today, new laws are impacting compliance too. Do you know who knows a lot about compliance? They have a deep knowledge of accounting and compliance laws and can help you to make sure that you’re getting it right. Don’t stress? Roll on enrolment.

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5 Reasons Compliance is Easier with Video Interviewing

ClearCompany HRM

New technologies, while they introduce convenience into our lives can often bring worries of compliance, new risks and fear that our highly protected employee information could be misused or mismanaged. In Human Resources, we’re constantly managing risk. Video Interview

Reduce Your Organizational Compliance Risk

Workforce Software

Today we address how to reduce your organizational compliance risk. Workforce Management Compliance Workforce Management TrendsWorkforce Management Trends, Part 3 Last month, we kicked off a three-part series on workforce management trends by focusing on organizational efficiency and employee satisfaction.

The 3 Biggest Compliance Worries You Should Be Worrying About

TLNT: The Business of HR

Bring Your Own Device Discrimination Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Labor Relations Legal - Compliance & Policies National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) & Board (NLRB) Sexual Discrimination Wages, Pay, & Salary legal issues

Compliance officer: 3 ACA slip-ups can trigger expensive penalties

HR Morning

The DOL has said that by the end of 2018, it plans to audit every employer covered by the ACA for compliance with the healthcare reform law. — and are in compliance with those provisions. Employers should be using the new “Marketplace” language included in the revised notices to ensure good faith compliance with the ACA and COBRA. Common trouble spots.

Compliance the Hard Way and the Easier Way

Ceridian

But there’s compliance the hard way – on your own, with manual calculations and tax tables, staying abreast of tax rate changes, jurisdiction changes, and tax limit changes through whatever means available to you – then there’s compliance the easier way, with technology that provides support, such as automatic tax updates. By BP Gallucci, Communications Manager, Ceridian.

Compliance Starts with Awareness: Understanding the Requirements for 2016

BALANCEview HR

If you’re an HR and compliance professional you’re most likely in the process of managing your 2016 Affirmative Action Program. Are you aware of the latest compliance requirements? Compensation Compliance Affirmative Action HR Training Disability (IWD) Veterans OFCCP Audit White Papers Sex DiscriminationAre you preparing for what’s ahead for the remainder of the year?