Employers Should Prepare for Immigration Raids
President-elect Trump’s proposed deportation plans could have a significant impact on industries relying on large nonprofessional workforces. Employers may face: Increased enforcement and sudden worker losses. Severe penalties for noncompliance, even when using I-9 or...
Offboarding: The Employee Exit Process
Companies invest considerable time and effort into creating positive first impressions for new hires. While ensuring a great day-one experience is essential, an employee's last impression—how they are treated during their exit—often has a more lasting impact. Treating...
Aim to Be Compliant: Federal DOL Reinstates Independent Contractor Test
Effective March 11, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) reinstated its independent contractor rule, impacting how businesses classify workers. This change rescinds a 2021 rule thatemphasized two core factors—control over work and opportunity for profit or loss. The new...
Aim to Be Compliant: Post-Accident Procedure – Ensuring Workplace Safety
Workplace safety is important to both your company and your employees.Cultivating a culture where every accident, hazard, near miss, or potentially unsafe condition is reported immediately to a supervisor is crucial. Establish a well-communicated protocol for handling...