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COVID-19 pandemic: How to prepare your business

Insperity

Because public health conditions can change rapidly, it’s critical for employers to know: How to help protect employees and customers How to continue business operations during a pandemic How to rely on official sources to stay informed How to manage and mitigate organizational risks How to navigate potential legal issues that may arise.

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Employee benevolence programs: What are they, and why do they matter?

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an economic downturn, supply chain issues, etc.) A set of guidelines should govern how your employee benevolence program operates. credit card payments, legal fees)? Ideally, you would have plans, processes and support structures in place to minimize any workplace disruptions. Develop the program guidelines.

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Tractor Supply cuts diversity efforts and Black farmers association fights back

Work Life

The National Black Farmers Association called on Tractor Supply’s president and CEO Tuesday to step down after the rural retailer announced that it would drop most of its corporate diversity and climate advocacy efforts. ” Tractor Supply declined to comment further when reached on Tuesday. .

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Business owner beware: FLSA compliance and personal liability

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The nuances between what legally constitutes a person and an employer aren’t always clear-cut when it comes to FLSA compliance. For example, a family member may draw a salary and perform a variety of tasks “as needed,” such as ordering office supplies and filling in when regular employees are out.

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Employee or Independent Contractor? How to Properly Classify Your Workers and Ensure Compliance

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Since companies pay less in payroll taxes for independent contractors versus employees, the government is determined and quick to identify mislabeled workers. Note: Classifying workers as independent contractors or employees is a complex legal and tax issue. o Where to purchase supplies and services. per hour level.

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Immigrants do work that might not otherwise get done—bolstering the U.S. economy

Work Life

The government agency also found that there were 6.1 This category encompasses everything from legal services to janitorial work, including cleaning and grounds maintenance. economy can absorb large numbers of immigrants, but it shows that these newcomers could be a much-needed solution to a labor-supply crisis.

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Everything You Need To Know To Ensure ITAR Compliance (in 2023)

The Receptionist

government entities with fines totalling up to $27 million. Not only can you ask for verification of citizenship status when a visitor checks in, but you can also print that status directly on each visitor’s badge in addition to capturing and storing images of a government ID. manufacturing company and three separate U.S.