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09/27/2023

4 Costly Overtime Pay Pitfalls for Employers to Avoid

In this discussion, we will delve into four of the most costly overtime pay pitfalls that employers should be vigilant about, offering insights on how to avoid them….

08/09/2023

HR Maintenance: Importance of Periodic I-9 Self-Audits

Conducting an I-9 self-audit is a proactive measure that your business can take to ensure compliance with employment eligibility verification regulations in the United States. Performing periodic self-audits of I-9 records will help protect what…

03/21/2023

ADAAA and Reasonable Accommodation

Navigating the employment guidelines around the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) can be complex and require expert guidance. This is because the specifics of what constitutes a reasonable accommodation can vary depending…

03/01/2023

New Pay Transparency Laws and Impact on Remote Workforce

Today, there are more employers hiring remote workers than ever before. For context, 4% of jobs were hiring for permanently remote positions before the pandemic. Now, that number has rapidly grown to 36% by the…

10/31/2022

Substantial Changes to I-9 Form Effective on November 1, 2022

Starting on November 1, 2022, employers verifying their employees’ identity and employment authorization eligibility must use the new I-9 Form version….

10/04/2022

The EEOC Is Back in Full Swing

This Can Puncture Profits4 Steps to Fortify Your Business After taking a respite during the peak of the pandemic, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has exploded with new lawsuits on allegations of discrimination in…

08/12/2021

Achilles Group Human Resources Success Story: Engineered Air Balance (EAB)

Achilles Group began working with us during a difficult time, but the transition went a lot smoother than expected. They adapted quickly to get us up to speed and headed in the right direction. They…

04/22/2021

Unemployment Fraud Is On The Rise

Unemployment fraud is a growing issue for many employers in Texas. A form of identity theft, unemployment fraud occurs when an individual knowingly collects unemployment benefits using a social security number or other private information…

05/19/2016

New Overtime Regulations: Final Rule Released

The Department of Labor has published its final rule on new overtime regulations. This update to the Fair Labor Standards Act increases the annual salary threshold for exempt status from $23,660 to $47,476, effective Dec….

04/11/2016

Continue Using the Current I-9 Form

The current Form I-9 expired on March 31, 2016. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has said employers should continue using the expired form for employment eligibility verification until further notice.Employers must complete Form I-9 for…

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