13 Jan 2025 State Overtime Salary Levels
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...
17 Dec Ergonomics and OSHA’S Temporary Worker Initiative
This 20-minute podcast takes a deep dive look into Ergonomics and OSHA's Temporary Worker Initiative. It provides all the knowledge staffing agencies need to navigate this as a crucial part of workplace safety. The presentation was created using research and expert opinion from those in...
13 Dec What the Election Results Could Mean for Group Health Plans
By Suzanne D’Amato, Employee Benefits Attorney – Hilb Group National Practice Leader, EB Compliance November 21, 2025 Election Outcomes—Republican Trifecta • President-elect Trump • Senate – R’s have 3-seat majority • House of Representatives – R’s control Pre-election: 214D – 221-R Post-election: 215D-220-R Future of the Filibuster • The filibuster requires 60 votes to overcome...
25 Nov Protecting Your Business from Lawsuits
Small businesses in all industries face the potential of lawsuits. These disputes can require substantial money, time and effort, and they can damage a company’s reputation, regardless of the case’s merits or outcome. Considering these ramifications, it is vital for business leaders to take steps...
13 Nov Navigating Cyber Security Challenges in the Construction Industry
The construction industry is continuously moving toward digitization, adopting advanced technology such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Building Information Modeling software. These innovations help to automate tasks, reduce waste and improve efficiency, productivity and safety. However, this shift also brings significant...
11 Nov Best Practices for Safety Committees
A safety committee is crucial for creating and maintaining a safe workplace culture. These committees bring together employees, management and safety professionals to proactively address workplace hazards. There are several organizational benefits to implementing a safety committee. They can provide a safer work environment, increase employee...
07 Oct Employee Leave For Voting – Election Date is Tuesday, November 5th
As election time approaches, employers can prepare for employees to request time off to vote. Although federal law does not require employers to provide employees with time off for voting, legal obligations may vary by locality. As of 2024, over half of U.S. states and...
03 Oct State Run Retirement Savings Programs
A growing number of states have established state-facilitated retirement savings programs to help their constituents save for retirement. Most of the programs share common features, such as requiring employers who do not offer their own retirement plans to enroll their employees into these state-run programs...
23 Sep The Advantages and Disadvantages of HRAs
Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) are becoming a popular option for some small businesses as they can help them provide health benefit flexibility and business cost savings. However, HRAs can increase administrative complexity and time, overriding the initial reason the business chose a PEO. Here is...