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How to Avoid Bad Hires
Nothing you can do will prevent every regrettable hire, but you can reduce the likelihood of one
Intuit Quickbooks
Oct 24, 20244 min read
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Preparing Your Workplace for Severe Weather
When severe weather strikes, you may have very little time to act. Communication with employees won’t be timely and may not even be...
Intuit Quickbooks
Oct 7, 20243 min read
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State Voting Leave - CHART
Use this chart as a quick reference guide to see which states provide protected voting leave and whether it needs to be paid.
Intuit Quickbooks
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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Interviewing and Selection Checklist
Use this checklist to help ensure a smooth and effective interview and selection process.
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 12, 20241 min read
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Upcoming Voting Leave Compliance Obligations
Election Day is almost here, so now is a good time to brush up on voting leave laws and make sure you’re posting any mandatory notices....
Intuit Quickbooks
Sep 4, 20242 min read
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Federal 80/20/30 Tip Credit Rule Thrown Out
On August 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the DOL’s so-called “80/20/30” tip credit rule. The decision applies...
Intuit Quickbooks
Sep 3, 20241 min read
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DOL Salary Rule in Effect for Private Employers
The first increase in the new minimum salary thresholds for exempt executive, administrative, professional, and highly compensated...
Intuit Quickbooks
Aug 27, 20241 min read
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State Disability Insurance Mandates - Updated 2024
This chart provides an overview of employer responsibilities related to state Temporary Disability Insurance benefits as of July 2024.
Intuit Quickbooks
Aug 6, 20241 min read
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SECURE Act 2.0 Key Provisions
This chart lists important current and upcoming provisions to help employers comply with SECURE Act 2.0 requirements.
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jul 30, 20241 min read
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July 2024 State and Local Minimum and Tipped Wages
This chart covers current state and local minimum wage rates, as well as tipped minimum wage rates, for 2024. It will be updated with any...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jul 2, 20241 min read
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2025 Inflation-Adjusted Amounts for HSAs and HDHPs Released; ACA Out-of-Pocket Limits
Provided by: Intuit Quickbooks On May 9, 2024, the IRS released Rev. Proc. 2024-25, announcing the 2025 health savings accounts (HSAs)...
Intuit Quickbooks
Jun 27, 20241 min read
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Supporting Employees After the Death of a Coworker
No matter the circumstances, the death of an employee will come as a shock. As those who knew or worked with the deceased grieve and...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 17, 20243 min read
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How Skills-Based Hiring Could Expand Your Applicant Pool
Powered by: Intuit Quickbooks/Mineral Are you finding it difficult to fill job openings because not enough people are applying? You...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 11, 20244 min read
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Supreme Court Rules on Title VII Discrimination
On April 17, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis Missouri. In this case, a...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 7, 20241 min read
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – Final Regulations Published
Photo by: Pixabay The final rule for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which applies to employers with 15 or more employees, has...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 16, 20243 min read
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2024 Health Plan Compliance Deadlines
With the new year approaching, it is important be reminded of the upcoming compliance requirements employer plan sponsors must comply...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 13, 20241 min read
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Noncompetes Banned
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule which bans almost all noncompete clauses nationwide. The...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 8, 20241 min read
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EEO-1 Reporting Opens April 30, 2024: Compliance Reminder
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has announced that the 2023 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection will open April 30. The...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 1, 20241 min read
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Prescription Drug Data Collection Reporting Update
Powered By: Intuit Quickbooks/Mineral The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), Title II, Division BB, included a new annual...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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Navigating AI: A Guide for HR Professionals
Are you using an AI tool to help you with your work tasks? Have you considered doing so? If so, read on. There are advantages to be had...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Mar 27, 20244 min read
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