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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Senate Proposal Pushes COVID-19 Liability Protection for Employers

A new COVID-19 relief package being considered in the U.S. Senate calls for significant liability protection for employers as they resume business during the pandemic.

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Thursday, July 23, 2020

What Is Earned Wage Access?

Earned wage access (EWA), as the name implies, means giving access to wages earned—in this case, before they would typically be paid out on payday. In other words, it is a way to shorten the gap between the time an employee earns his or her money and the time it is actually in his or her possession.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

DOL Offers New COVID Guidance on FLSA, FMLA, FFCRA

As employers continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released new guidance that attempts to answer questions related to employee pay and leave time.

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Monday, July 20, 2020

If I Knew Then What I Know Now: Revisiting Incentive Payments and the FLSA

Incentivizing employees can be an important factor when it comes to an employer’s bottom line. Several common misconceptions about the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) have driven decisions regarding incentive payments for too long.

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Monday, July 6, 2020

3 Things Small Businesses Can Do Today to Lower Insurance Costs

You may be asking yourself: ‘How can I, as a business owner or HR professional during this crisis, reduce my insurance expenses right now?’ Managing cash flow is at the top of people’s minds right now, and yes, there is an opportunity to lower your insurance expenses immediately.

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Thursday, July 2, 2020

State Minimum Wage Increases for 2020 (Map)

Minimum wage increases will affect numerous states across the country in January 2020.

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Friday, June 5, 2020

New Law Addresses PPP Shortcomings, But Complexities Remain

The revamped Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is expected to benefit many employers, but it also adds complexity and requires considerable analysis to avoid pitfalls, according to attorneys who focus on employment matters.

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• Employee Benefit Contribution Pitfalls: Tips on How to Vary Contributions While Avoiding Legal Missteps (5/2020)

• Wage and Hour Reimbursement Issues: Practical Impact of DOL's Final Rule on Regular Rate of Pay (4/2020)

• California Employment Misclassification Risks Greater than Ever Before: How to Ensure Compliance with AB 5 (5/2020)

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