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16 Jun DOL Addresses Overtime Implications for Exempt Employees Performing Additional Hourly Work

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Can a Full Time, Exempt Professional Development Nurse Receive Overtime Pay While Working as an Hourly Staff Nurse? On May 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued Opinion Letter FLSA2026-5, addressing the overtime implications when an exempt employee under Section 13(a)(1) of the Fair...

28 Jan H-1B “New Rules” and the Staffing Industry: What Changes Mean for IT and General Labor

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H-1B is one of the biggest talent levers in U.S. tech and professional hiring—and staffing firms sit right in the blast zone: you’re the matchmaker, the paperwork wrangler, and often the “employer” on record. Over the last two years, the government has rolled out (and in...

23 Jan Vendor Email Compromise

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As businesses rely more heavily on vendors for operations and growth, cybercriminals have found new ways to exploit these trusted relationships. One emerging tactic, vendor email compromise (VEC), involves impersonating a legitimate supplier or partner to steal data or divert payments. While business email compromise...

24 Nov 2026 HR Compliance Calendar

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This HR compliance calendar is a valuable tool to help your business stay on track with key employment-related deadlines throughout the year. HR compliance can be complex and involves many moving parts. Keeping track of deadlines during 2026 can help your business stay organized and...

15 Oct Top Five PEO Compliance Pitfalls

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Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) thrive on compliance. But even seasoned providers stumble on common errors. Here are the five most frequent—and costly—compliance pitfalls: • Worker Misclassification (The Big One): Treating employees as independent contractors or mislabeling exempt vs. non-exempt workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act...

17 Jul Top Five Ways to Prevent Employment Practices Liability Claims

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Employment practices liability (EPL) claims—such as alleged discrimination, harassment, or wrongful termination—can be complex and costly, leaving employers impacted with financial and reputational fallout. Taking steps to reduce EPL exposures and promote a positive workplace culture can help prevent such claims and related lawsuits. Here are...

27 Mar Best Practices for Rescinding a Job Offer

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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....

18 Feb Workers’ Compensation: How to Read an Experience Modification Worksheet

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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...

27 Jan The Importance of Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Return-to-Work Programs

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In the world of construction, accidents can happen very quickly. Alex, a 32-year-old construction worker, was a dedicated and careful employee. One crisp October morning, Alex was working on a site, carrying out routine tasks. While helping his team lift a heavy beam, a misstep...