Form I-9 Audits on the Rise

Written by: Melissa Morehouse, Consultant at HR Solutions Group of West Michigan

With a recent increased focus on immigration enforcement, it is anticipated that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will increase Form I-9 administrative audits. Form I-9 audits can often result in significant fines to employers...

Read about I-9 audits and how you can ensure you are compliant.

2017 Compliance Changes: Are you ready?

Written by: Melissa Morehouse, Consultant at HR Solutions Group of West Michigan

January 1, 2017: Labor Law Posting Change

Now is a great time to verify that your required Labor Law Posters are up-to-date. In addition to the two updates to the Federal Labor Law postings in 2016, the Michigan minimum wage posting changed effective January 1, 2017...

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Now What? DOL Overtime Rules on Hold

Written by: Amy Kraal, HR Strategist & Business Consultant

Next Steps for Employers after DOL Overtime Rules On Hold

Last week, a Federal court issued a nationwide injunction against the overtime rule that was set to take effect on December 1, 2016. This injunction came as a surprise to most Lawyers and HR practitioners. Most employers already had a plan in place for changes to be made or had implemented changes to be in compliance.

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Knowing When To Buy New Labor Law Posters

Written by: Amy Kraal, HR Strategist & Business Consultant

Do you really need to buy a new labor law poster?

Recently the DOL updated two labor law postings: the FLSA and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). As a result, poster service companies are sending massive campaigns to sell you NEW posters. But, do you really need to buy one?

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The Professional Non-Exempt Workforce

Written by: Amy Kraal, HR Strategist & Business Consultant

The highly-talked about changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) were released today with a December 1, 2016 deadline for compliance.  Almost every private company is subject to and impacted by FLSA law.  If you haven’t already evaluated the impact on your workforce, it’s time to start. 

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