On November 1, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published its Employment Situation Summary for October 2024. This report, commonly known as “the jobs report,” indicated a cooling hiring market,
Earlier this year, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) turned 50. If your organization has been administering employee benefit plans for any length of time, you’re likely well-acquainted with
Organizational culture is inevitable and that is the first thing every employer should know. When creating a work environment, a culture will develop within that environment whether you like it
By: Patti Callaway As we approach the end of the year, organizations are gearing up for the inevitable – year-end payroll. This crucial aspect of operations demands meticulous attention for
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced earlier this year a new final rule on the minimum annual salary threshold that partly determines whether employees are exempt from overtime pay.
Employers must work proactively to prevent toxic work environments, no matter the size nor mission. Failing to do so means it’s likely only a matter of time before bad things
Historically, retirement has been viewed sort of like jumping off a cliff. Employees pick a date, maybe enjoy a going-away party, and then off they go into their great golden
In 2008, the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) was enacted. Its chief mandate is to prevent group health plans and health insurance issuers from imposing more restrictive
Outsourcing has become an increasingly popular strategy for organizations aiming to allocate resources strategically. While the decision for outsourcing payroll management can vary depending on factors such as organization size,
Many employers have used noncompete agreements to prevent departing employees from taking valuable information and key customers with them to competitors after they leave. Earlier this year, the U.S. Federal
