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Your Year-End HR Checklist & Compliance Planning Guide

Your Year-End HR Checklist & Compliance Planning Guide

As the year winds down, most business owners are focused on closing the books and planning for growth. But here’s the truth, HR compliance is just as important and skipping it can lead to costly mistakes. If you’re running a small business without an in-house HR team, we can help you wrap up the year […]
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CalSavers Compliance Deadline for California Employers: What You Need to Know by December 31, 2025

California’s final CalSavers compliance deadline is approaching for small employers. If your business has even one W-2 employee, you must either register for the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program or file for an exemption if you already offer a qualified plan. What is CalSavers?CalSavers is a state-mandated retirement program offering Roth or Traditional IRAs funded via […]
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What Belongs in a Personnel File – and What Doesn’t

Personnel File Compliance: What Every Small Business Owner Should Know Managing personnel files might not be the most exciting part of running a business but it’s one of the most important. Done right, it protects your company, supports your team, and keeps you compliant. Done wrong? It can lead to legal headaches, lost documents, and […]
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Open Enrollment Prep Checklist: 7 Compliance Must-Dos

Open Enrollment Prep Checklist: 7 Compliance Must-Dos

Leave of absence management has become increasingly complex for small and mid-sized businesses, with a growing patchwork of federal, state, and local laws creating compliance challenges. Post-pandemic, leave requests have surged as employees become more aware of their rights and open about mental health needs, making proper leave management critical for legal compliance and employee retention. Mishandled leaves can expose businesses to legal risks, employee dissatisfaction, and operational disruptions that impact your bottom line. The solution lies in clear policies, proactive planning, and expert HR support to navigate the evolving landscape of FMLA, ADA, state-specific regulations, and emerging leave requirements.
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Forecast Versus Budget: Understanding the Key Differences in Financial Planning for Your Business’s Future

Forecast Versus Budget: Understanding the Key Differences in Financial Planning for Your Business’s Future

Organizations that combine budgeting and financial forecasting improve their planning accuracy by 25-30% compared to single-method approaches, according to recent CFO surveys. Yet many business owners still struggle to understand the key differences between these essential tools (budgeting vs. financial forecasting) and when to use each one effectively. The challenge isn’t choosing between forecasts and […]
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The New Geography of Work: Why Compliance Can’t Be an Afterthought

The New Geography of Work: Why Compliance Can’t Be an Afterthought

Leave of absence management has become increasingly complex for small and mid-sized businesses, with a growing patchwork of federal, state, and local laws creating compliance challenges. Post-pandemic, leave requests have surged as employees become more aware of their rights and open about mental health needs, making proper leave management critical for legal compliance and employee retention. Mishandled leaves can expose businesses to legal risks, employee dissatisfaction, and operational disruptions that impact your bottom line. The solution lies in clear policies, proactive planning, and expert HR support to navigate the evolving landscape of FMLA, ADA, state-specific regulations, and emerging leave requirements.
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Is Your Business Struggling to Manage Leaves of Absence? You’re Not Alone

Is Your Business Struggling to Manage Leaves of Absence? You’re Not Alone

Leave of absence management has become increasingly complex for small and mid-sized businesses, with a growing patchwork of federal, state, and local laws creating compliance challenges. Post-pandemic, leave requests have surged as employees become more aware of their rights and open about mental health needs, making proper leave management critical for legal compliance and employee retention. Mishandled leaves can expose businesses to legal risks, employee dissatisfaction, and operational disruptions that impact your bottom line. The solution lies in clear policies, proactive planning, and expert HR support to navigate the evolving landscape of FMLA, ADA, state-specific regulations, and emerging leave requirements.
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Why Accurate Form I-9 Compliance Matters More Than Ever

Why Accurate Form I-9 Compliance Matters More Than Ever

In today’s heightened enforcement environment, ensuring your Form I-9s are accurate and up to date is not just a best practice—it’s a business imperative. A New Era of Enforcement Recent executive orders and ICE activity have signaled a renewed focus on worksite enforcement. According to legal experts, the Trump administration’s 2025 immigration directives have expanded […]
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Protect Your Company Against Business Theft

Protect Your Company Against Business Theft

The effects of theft on a business can be devastating, whether it comes from the inside or the outside. Burglars, shoplifters, hackers and others on the outside siphon off profits. Some dishonest employees pilfer goods or cash from within. And unscrupulous business partners and managers may use a variety of accounting tricks to mask theft. […]
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Supply Chains Explained!

Port congestion. Computer chip shortages. Rumors about how this could impact the holidays. With all the noise, many of us are taking a crash course in supply chains and how this could impact our everyday lives and the economy. Some have concluded that these challenges were unexpected and may last for an extended period of […]
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Where does it all go?

Where does it all go? Money comes and money goes but tracking that takes discipline and perseverance. However, in these times of upheaval and uncertainty, that knowledge allows you to make the best use of your money. » Click Here to Read More What’s in your estate plan? Even with the daily turmoil taking place around us, […]
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