Category: Newsletters

Workplace safety is a top concern among manufacturers. Without taking COVID-19 into account, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) estimates that occupations within the manufacturing sector account for 5% of U.S. workers, Read More

Financial experts are often hired to measure economic damages in contract breach, patent infringement and other tort claims. Here's an overview of how experts quantify damages, along with some common pitfalls to avoid.   Estimating Read More

Payroll Protection Plan (PPP) loans were a lifeline for many small business owners during the worst of the pandemic-driven economic slowdown. In total, the Small Business Administration (SBA) approved nearly 12 million PPP loans, averaging Read More

Processing payroll is a critical administrative task that directly ties to your construction company's labor costs, profits and ability to comply with labor laws. Yet staying on top of payroll can be daunting. Depending on Read More

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers shut down their regular workplaces, either partially or wholly, as a safety precaution and instructed their employees to work from home. While some employees have returned to work, many Read More

Most not-for-profit executives are aware of the prohibition against private inurement. Generally, nonprofit directors and executives — and their family members — aren't allowed to personally benefit from their positions while putting their organization at Read More

There has been a surge in ransomware attacks in recent years and an even greater acceleration in the first half of 2021. Virtually every type of business is at risk, especially key links in the Read More

When the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) publicizes financial penalties it has levied against employers for overtime pay violations, it's not hoping to shame them. The treatment and calculation of this pay can be confusing. Read More

With autumn coming up in a couple months, it's time to think about "harvesting" capital gains or losses from sales of securities. In addition, unfavorable tax law changes proposed in President Biden's American Families Plan Read More

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is becoming alarmed by the growing prevalence and sophistication of cybercrime. In response to this mounting threat, the agency recently released a cybersecurity program best practices guide for employers Read More