Noncompete agreements have long been contentious. Many employers view them as essential safeguards for protecting intellectual property, customer relationships, pricing structures, and operational processes. Many workers — along with labor
As year-end payroll approaches, one benefit often overlooked by businesses is group term life (GTL) insurance and the tax implications that come with it. Many employers provide life insurance as
Today’s labor market is challenging and skilled, making it hard on employers to attract the top talent. Employers have to be careful and consider every possible angle when it comes
The SECURE 2.0 Act, enacted as part of a year-end omnibus spending package in 2022, introduced several provisions requiring federal implementation guidance. A key issue of concern for employers has
As an employer, receiving employee complaints about inappropriate behavior or concerns about something that doesn’t seem quite right are likely to appear on occasion. No person or workplace is perfect.
Authored By: Patti Callaway The Problem Employers Face As an employer, you want to support your team and stay compliant with the law. But when a wage garnishment order lands
Employer-provided meals—such as free lunches, breakroom snacks, or food for employees working late or overtime—were treated favorably under tax rules for many years. Starting in 2026, however, those rules will
The cost of sponsoring a qualified cost-effective retirement plan can be intimidating for an organization. Not having one available makes it difficult to compete for talent and retain employees once
Employers often rely very heavily on their people managers as they play a critical role in keeping employees motivated and productive. They are also the first point of contact when
Is your organization looking to expand its workforce and having trouble finding workers to fill its needs? If so, you may need to broaden the hiring pool into which you
