The New USCIS Form I-9 is Here
January 31, 2020
On Jan. 31, 2020, USCIS published the Form I-9 Federal Register notice announcing a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification , that the Office of Management and Budget approved on Oct. 21, 2019. This new version contains minor changes to the form and its instructions.
Effective Documentation of Employee Performance
January 29, 2020
You’ve heard the statement, “If it’s not written down, it didn’t happen.” The human resources mantra to managers and supervisors is to “document, document, document,” because disciplinary actions can often give rise to claims of discrimination, leading to high costs of litigation.
The Importance of Timely Claims Reporting
January 29, 2020
Timely reporting of claims is a crucial element of the claims process and should be well supported by the policies and procedures of your institution. Failure to report a claim in accordance with the policy’s requirements can result in a claim being denied, or worse, having the entire policy voided.
Mandatory USDOT FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Testing Requirements
January 28, 2020
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced on December 27, 2019 that beginning on January 1, 2020, the minimum annual percentage rate for random drug testing is 50% of the average number of driver positions.
CalSavers Retirement Savings Program: What You Need to Know
February 20, 2019
In 2016, California Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 1234 which stipulated the state’s Secure Choice Retirement Savings Investment Board to begin to develop a workplace retirement savings program for private sector workers whose employers don’t offer a retirement plan.
Protecting Your Business This Hurricane Season
August 9, 2018
Some accidents that happen in the workplace can be prevented. Natural disasters, however, are unpredictable. Some happen with little or no warning, while others allow ample time to prepare if you have a good plan in place.
Employee Benefits Liability Insurance and Why Your Business Needs It
August 7, 2017
There are several benefits that you may be offering to your employees, including healthcare plans, retirement accounts, and pension plans, even profit sharing in the company itself. Overseeing these employee benefits plans is a great responsibility, but even when you have a special person or group of people in charge, fraud and errors can occur, negatively affecting the reputation of your company and costing a great deal of money to correct.
The Basics of Employee Benefits
August 4, 2017
When you own a small business, good quality employees are one of the most important requirements for success and growth. Good employees are an asset to your company, contributing to its positive image, and, through their high-quality work, helping the company to grow and succeed, saving you time and money along the way.
5 Reasons You Should Use an Insurance Broker
June 21, 2017
Business insurance coverage is the most important purchase you will make as a business owner, and shopping for this valuable protection involves a process of evaluation, research, and comparison. Working with an insurance broker, and taking advantage of their knowledge and experience, can make the shopping and selection processes easier and help you avoid unnecessary costs.
5 Questions to Ask About Workplace Safety
February 20, 2017
One of the most important responsibilities you have as a business owner is to provide a safe work environment for your employees. Workplace safety becomes even more necessary the longer your company is in operation. Whether your business depends on hard labor or requires desk duty, you need a strategy for maintaining a safe environment.