On July 21, 2023, the USCIS gave employers a new option for verifying employment eligibility. Effective August 1, 2023, employers have an alternative procedure by which qualifying employers may inspect employees’ Form I-9 documentation virtually as opposed to performing a physical verification. This physical examination was required for all new hires until the COVID-19 exception […]
At CHR, we know managing environmental health and safety requirements can be overwhelming for large and small companies alike. Plus, OSHA’s maximum penalties have increased almost 8% over previous years, which doesn’t help your bottom line if your facility is fined. That’s why we are partnering with Whitman Engineering to offer our clients a free […]
https://chrusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/pexels-anamul-rezwan-1216589-scaled.jpg17062560Derek Jacobsenhttps://chrusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/chrusa.pngDerek Jacobsen2023-08-02 12:04:082023-08-07 13:36:44Dodge the fines with a FREE workplace OSHA Safety Check – CHR’s latest offering
Federal employment law is about to give birth to some long-overdue requirements. As of June 27, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees must provide pregnancy-related accommodations to employees and applicants under the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Below we will refer to employees and applicants collectively as “employees.” Pregnancy Related Accommodations Under the […]
Online and email scams are not new, but the ways in which bad actors perpetrate cybersecurity breaches are continually evolving. There are several types of fraudulent activity that affect payroll departments: deliberate worker misclassification by employers, pay rate alteration by malicious insiders, creation of “ghost” employee profiles, and direct deposit scams, which we focus on […]
Payroll tax filings and tax payments are an important part of every employer’s fiscal responsibilities to their employees, federal, state and local agencies. From FICA to FUTA (federal unemployment tax) to local taxes, our clients never have to worry about filings, payroll taxes, and deadline dates. Our payroll team handles it all for you, timely […]
Workplace harassment or discrimination is not limited to employees or direct victims of the act. Other people who can be affected by verbal, physical, or other harassment include anyone in the work environment who perceives the behavior as hostile. These may be co-workers who are sitting nearby and are bothered by it or a visitor […]
https://chrusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/pexels-yan-krukau-7640766-scaled.jpg17072560Karen Rochehttps://chrusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/chrusa.pngKaren Roche2023-05-11 17:02:102023-07-31 16:31:14Workplace Harassment: Who Is Affected?
Department of Homeland Security Provides Certainty For I-9 Employment Verification
/in Human Resources /by Karen RocheOn July 21, 2023, the USCIS gave employers a new option for verifying employment eligibility. Effective August 1, 2023, employers have an alternative procedure by which qualifying employers may inspect employees’ Form I-9 documentation virtually as opposed to performing a physical verification. This physical examination was required for all new hires until the COVID-19 exception […]
Dodge the fines with a FREE workplace OSHA Safety Check – CHR’s latest offering
/in Human Resources /by Derek JacobsenAt CHR, we know managing environmental health and safety requirements can be overwhelming for large and small companies alike. Plus, OSHA’s maximum penalties have increased almost 8% over previous years, which doesn’t help your bottom line if your facility is fined. That’s why we are partnering with Whitman Engineering to offer our clients a free […]
Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Due This Month
/in Human Resources /by Karen RocheFederal employment law is about to give birth to some long-overdue requirements. As of June 27, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees must provide pregnancy-related accommodations to employees and applicants under the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Below we will refer to employees and applicants collectively as “employees.” Pregnancy Related Accommodations Under the […]
Direct Deposit Scams: A Growing Phishing Threat to Businesses
/in Human Resources /by Derek JacobsenOnline and email scams are not new, but the ways in which bad actors perpetrate cybersecurity breaches are continually evolving. There are several types of fraudulent activity that affect payroll departments: deliberate worker misclassification by employers, pay rate alteration by malicious insiders, creation of “ghost” employee profiles, and direct deposit scams, which we focus on […]
Important Payroll Tax Compliance Dates
/in Human Resources /by Derek JacobsenPayroll tax filings and tax payments are an important part of every employer’s fiscal responsibilities to their employees, federal, state and local agencies. From FICA to FUTA (federal unemployment tax) to local taxes, our clients never have to worry about filings, payroll taxes, and deadline dates. Our payroll team handles it all for you, timely […]
Workplace Harassment: Who Is Affected?
/in Human Resources /by Karen RocheWorkplace harassment or discrimination is not limited to employees or direct victims of the act. Other people who can be affected by verbal, physical, or other harassment include anyone in the work environment who perceives the behavior as hostile. These may be co-workers who are sitting nearby and are bothered by it or a visitor […]