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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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Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Employers Watching Bill Aimed at Easing PPP Loan Forgiveness Rules

The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)—called a godsend by some and seriously flawed by others—may be in for a bit of an overhaul.

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Thursday, May 21, 2020

Incentive Pay Allowed Under Fluctuating Workweek Method of Overtime Pay

The federal Department of Labor (DOL) released a final rule on May 20, 2020 addressing whether employers may pay bonuses, commissions, and other types of incentive payments to employees paid under the fluctuating workweek (FWW) method of paying overtime.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2020

New Rule Allows Overtime Exemption for More Workers Paid on Commission

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a new rule that potentially could allow more employers to take advantage of the overtime exemption allowed for certain employees who are paid on commission.

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Pros and Cons of Offering Employee Loans

Has your organization considered offering employee loans as a benefit? Given the number of people in the United States who live paycheck to paycheck, there are a lot of employees out there who are one emergency away from needing financial assistance in some form.

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• 2020 Minimum Wage Chart

• 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)

• Paid Time Off Policy Development and Updates: Carry Over, Use It or Lose It, and Paid Parental, Sick, and Safe Time (3/2020)

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