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Prepare for Overtime Rule Changes: A Step-by-Step Guide for Small Businesses

The new overtime regulations are set to bring significant changes for businesses. To help you stay ahead, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide on what steps to take and how to implement them effectively. Plus, discover how Focus HR can proactively manage these changes for you. Step 1: Classification Review How to Classify Your Employees and […]

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Navigating the Non-Compete Ban: How to Win the Employee Retention Race

Employee Benefits, HR Compliance / Focus HR

Update: Federal Judge Blocks FTC’s Noncompete Rule– On August 20, 2024, a federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) proposed ban on non-compete agreements. This means employers can continue using them as allowed by state law. The FTC’s rule faced legal challenges, and the court’s decision is a win for employers

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Overtime Pay Threshold Changes

HR Compliance / Focus HR

UPDATE NOVEMBER 18, 2024: Please be advised that we have just been informed that on Friday November 15, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas vacated and set aside the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s final regulation increasing the salary threshold for the “white collar” overtime exemption under the Fair Labor Standards

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Avoid Liabilities: Perfect Your Understanding of Payroll Tax Withholding

Payroll Services / Focus HR

As a small business owner, you know that payroll is one of your largest expenses. You also know that you are required to withhold and pay payroll taxes, but this can be challenging if you’re not sure what to withhold and what portion you must pay. Failing to properly process your payroll taxes can lead

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Battling the Quiet Disengagement: Why ‘Resenteeism’ Matters to Small Businesses

Employee Benefits, HR Outsourcing / Focus HR

Let’s talk resenteeism. You’ve probably heard of “quiet quitting” by now, but resenteeism is another silent threat lurking in workplaces. It describes employees who are physically there but mentally checked out because they resent their employer. They complete tasks, but the passion and drive are missing. This might not seem as bad as absenteeism, but

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Succession Planning for 2024: It’s Not Just for Emergencies — It’s a Leadership Development Strategy

HR Outsourcing / Focus HR

For many organizations, succession planning is primarily aimed at filling an immediate, unexpected vacancy. That’s great for emergencies, but to be strategic, your organization needs to shift from a reactive to a proactive posture. Developing a strategy and process for training and building leaders within your business will empower your current employees and ensure that

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Navigating the Latest Form I-9 and E-Verify Updates for 2024

Payroll Services / Focus HR

Are you up to speed on the latest updates to Form I-9 and the E-Verify platform? These essential documents and systems play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with immigration laws and verifying employee eligibility to work in the United States. With that in mind, the Focus HR team has created this rundown of recent

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Gen Z and the Workplace: Creating a Collaborative Culture

HR Outsourcing / Focus HR

Generations have aired their grievances about one another for centuries. Even Socrates (469-399 B.C.) once lamented, “The children now love luxury; they have bad manners, contempt for authority; they show disrespect for elders and love chatter in place of exercise.” These days, Generation (Gen) Z, which consists of those born between 1997 and 2012, has

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FLSA Compliance: A Guide for Employers

HR Compliance, HR Outsourcing / Focus HR

Known largely as the “mother of all employment laws,” the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes THE standard for classification of employees (full-time and part-time) across the United States. Additionally, the FLSA regulates such things as minimum wage rates, overtime payments, child labor, and equal rights. Employers must comply with FLSA standards, or face the

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Keeping it Professional: How to Navigate Political Tensions in Your Small Business

Payroll Services / Focus HR

Let’s Talk Politics (Without It Turning Ugly)… Look, we all know things are a little heated out there, especially with the election coming up. And guess what? That tension can easily spillover into our workplaces and cause conflict in our businesses. Suddenly, team meetings feel like political debates, and morale can take a nosedive. A

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How HR Can Empower Your Managers (Not Replace Them)

Payroll Services / Focus HR

Those handling HR for your small business often find themselves not just advising, but actively taking on managerial tasks like hiring, performance reviews, and even disciplinary actions. While well-intentioned, abdicating these responsibilities to HR vs. your managers/supervisors can undermine their role and weaken leadership development within the company.

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Love in the Workplace: Navigating Office Romances While Protecting Your Business

HR Outsourcing / Focus HR

With Valentine’s Day just behind us, love might still be lingering in the air, and perhaps even blossoming between colleagues. While workplace romances can occur, they have traditionally come with potential baggage. As a business owner or HR professional, you may find yourself wondering: how do we navigate these situations while ensuring a smooth and

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