Is Cryptocurrency Right for Your Business?
Are any of your employees clamoring to receive compensation — either immediate or deferred — in Bitcoin or another type cryptocurrency? What about customers that want to pay with crypto? The bandwagon, if there is Read More
Jul 07, 2022
New Study Finds Rising Health Benefit Costs
Consumer prices jumped 7% in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Unfortunately, health benefit costs incurred by small employers increased at an even higher rate — 9.6% — according to the health benefits Read More
Feb 03, 2022
Don’t Miss These Often-Overlooked Overtime Pay Requirements
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
Aug 04, 2021
New DOL Guidance on Blocking Retirement Plan Cyberattacks
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
Jul 21, 2021
Guidance on Independent Contractor Status
The so-called "gig economy" challenges conventional practices between companies and the people who perform the work. A key question is: Are these workers an independent contractor or employee? The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently Read More
Jul 19, 2019