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Should you hire a full-time HR manager or outsource your HR functions?

As your business grows, you may wonder if it is necessary to hire an in-house Human Resources manager. While HR professionals can be a key resource for helping your business attract, develop and retain better employees, the investment to do so may not be needed until your business surpasses 150-200 employees. HR professionals are typically

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What would you do if ICE knocked on your company’s door?

A visit from ICE is stressful for most businesses. Even if your business is fully compliant with immigration requirements and knows the ins and outs when it comes to completing I-9 forms, it’s still a daunting event. Employers need to know where their I-9 forms are maintained and periodically audit their I-9 forms for compliance.

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When your right-hand employee embezzles $1000s from your business…

You never expect the worst from an employee you trust, but that’s what happened to one Focus HR client.  Over the weekend, our client discovered their right-hand person and trusted confidant embezzled thousands of dollars from the business. The emotions of fractured trust and betrayal were hard enough, but knowing how to handle the situation

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2022 Minimum Wage and Salary Threshold Changes by State and Locality

25 states are raising their minimum wage in 2022. Additionally, 5 states are increasing the minimum salary requirement for overtime exemption on January 1, 2022. To ensure your organization is aware of the latest minimum wage requirements, please check out our breakdown by state and locality.  MINIMUM WAGE UPDATES State 2021 Minimum Wage 2022 Minimum

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