In our last post, we recounted a discussion with Educational Data Systems, Inc., and their observations of a company they were providing consulting services too. We received great feedback from the story, so we decided to expand on the issues of attracting and retaining talent. EDSI has refined the key issues every employer must address...Read More
While there are many reasons I don’t like employee leasing companies, the IRS just added another big one to my list. In a recent IRS Office of Chief Counsel Ruling 20171201F, the IRS ruled that the taxpayer was on the hook for employment taxes that were left unpaid by a Professional Employer Organization, or “PEO”...Read More
Let’s take a look at a Michigan case of an ex-employer enforcing a non-competition agreement. This one may hit close to home as it involved two local swim schools, Goldfish Swim School and Aqua-Tots. I’m sure you’ve heard of at least one of them, or noticed them popping up everywhere. They’re very popular indoor swim schools that focus...Read More
I had the fortunate opportunity to attend the O’Keefe Middle Market Forum where O’Keefe Advisors provided the results of its annual survey of middle market companies. The survey focused on recapping 2016 and also looking ahead for 2017. There were a number of interesting items that came out of the survey I think you’ll be interested in....Read More
By now you have read (or at least heard) of the new overtime regulations announced in early May by the U.S. Department of Labor. If you haven’t had a chance to read about the regulations, then check out this list of 10 articles I put together. These articles cover the technical aspects of the new...Read More
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a complex law. While HR pros may never know all the nuances of the law, here are 11 tricks you should know to avoid FMLA headaches. Know how many employees you have every day of the year. If you have 50 or more during 20 or more...Read More
Failing to properly classify your workers as employees vs independent contractors, poses huge financial risks for you and your company. Read about it hereRead More
