In most cases, the transition from hiring to onboarding an employee is straightforward. However, in some instances, employers may find themselves in a position where they must rescind a job offer. This is a difficult situation for both the employer and the newly hired candidate....
As of March 26, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) proposed ban on non-compete agreements remains unenforceable due to legal challenges. Initially slated to take effect on September 4, 2024, the rule faced opposition from various business groups, leading to multiple lawsuits. On August 20,...
In recent years, captive insurance companies have consistently outperformed commercial market insurers. This success is attributed to their balance sheet strength, operational performance, and specialized business models. Captives offer significant advantages, giving organizations a competitive edge in risk management and financial control. Here are seven...
Every year, Prevent Blindness, the eye health and safety organization, recognizes March as Workplace Eye Wellness Month. This annual campaign is intended to raise awareness of potential eye hazards in the workplace and encourage employees to take their eye health seriously. According to Prevent Blindness, thousands...
Workers’ compensation insurance is one of the largest expenses for staffing companies and professional employer organizations (PEOs). Due to the high-risk nature of temporary staffing, complex employee classifications, and frequent policy audits, securing cost-effective and compliant coverage can be a challenge. Many staffing firms turn to...
According to a quarterly analysis by CEO coaching organization Vistage, nearly 2 in 3 CEOs of small and midsized businesses (SMBs) expect their total number of employees to increase in 2025. These CEOs (65%) are optimistic about hiring and growth this year. The latest Vistage...
An experience modification rating (EMR) provides a numeric factor for adjusting insurance premiums. An experience modification worksheet, often referred to as an experience rating worksheet or experience mod worksheet, is important in workers’ compensation insurance. When a company receives an experience rating, it is accompanied by...
Wage and hour claims are a common source of legal challenges for employers. With ever-evolving laws and regulations, employers must stay vigilant to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws. Even unintentional violations can lead to costly lawsuits, penalties, reputational damage and employee dissatisfaction. Implementing...
Under federal and state laws, employers must compensate their employees with 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for any hours of overtime work. However, under these laws, employees who work in an executive, administrative or professional (EAP) capacity are exempt from overtime pay if...