Compliance

Compliance Guide for HR Leaders

As part of our commitment to help HR and business leaders make a difference in their organizations, we’ve published this compliance deep dive to help you stay current and effective in a fast-paced and changing world. Inside you’ll learn: How to maintain compliance with federal regulations through the employee lifecycle Potential violations to watch for and tips to avoid them Expert advice on how HR can mitigate risk Complete the form and get your 2019 Compliance Guide instantly.

Payroll Compliance in 2019: What You Need to Know

Payroll compliance can be extraordinarily complex and quite costly if not done right. Unless processes are in place to consistently apply pay policies, accurately calculate Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime, and streamline administration of FMLA and other leave policies, you can leave your business vulnerable to litigation. If your company is audited or subjected to a lawsuit, are you sure you have the proper controls and processes in place to quickly provide accurate records and audit trails? Reducing overpayment, absenteeism and litigation are all areas of potential savings for every business. Automating the time and labor function can be the key to managing labor costs, but it also provides operational benefits. Decisions can...

How Does The Government Shutdown Affect Tax Returns?

Officially now the longest government shutdown in history, hundreds of thousands of federal employees are furloughed—some are required to work, some are not— but none are receiving paychecks. For some, the timing couldn’t be worse. Tax season is upon us and many American workers are left wondering what the government shutdown means in regard to their 2018 tax returns or tax status in general. If you or your HR department find yourselves inundated with questions from curious employees, be sure to arm yourself with the most recent information. Here’s what to tell employees during the government shutdown. Do I have to pay federal income tax during the shutdown? Yes. Despite the government shutdown, employees still need to pay income tax....

HR COE Compliance Benchmark Quiz

Is your organization at risk? The path to achieving excellence in compliance is a continual journey that evolves over three phases. To find out what phase you’re in and get a customized action plan. TAKE OUR QUIZ TO FIND OUT: Quiz will load down below shortly Content loading... Please enable javascript! Compliance Benchmarking Quiz What’s preventing you from attracting and hiring top talent? To get to the next level, analyze your current compliance practices to find out where you are at risk. Then develop strategies to address those problem areas. Based on your responses, you’re in Phase 1: To get to the next level, look for the right technology to proactively monitor compliance. When you find the right fit, invest in technology to lay...

What's Changing in 2019 Infographic

Regulation changes, wage increases and new contribution limits…oh my! Here’s a look at the latest updates that are likely to impact your organization in 2019.

Minimum Wage by State and 2019 Increases

Federal Minimum Wage 2019 For many medium-to-small sized organizations, managing the myriad of federal compliance regulations is a top challenge. In fact, a recent Paycor survey found that 42% of organizations have negative feelings about their compliance management practices. In most instances, compliance management falls squarely on HR’s shoulders, and with limited resources and understaffed departments, keeping up with the many changes that continue to impact the current landscape is a tall task. That challenge is becoming even more daunting with the recent rise in local and state mandates for regulations like paid sick leave, state tax changes, pay equity laws and minimum wage increases. In 2019, nineteen states across the country...

5 Ways to Mitigate HR Compliance Risk

With the compliance landscape constantly changing, it’s no wonder that 33% of employers find keeping up with state regulations across states extremely challenging. Whether you’re an HR leader in a small business or one that employs hundreds of workers, compliance responsibilities fall on your shoulders. Herein lies the challenge for many HR departments (or teams of one): you just don’t have the budget or the resources to manage compliance alone. That’s why finding the right partner who can offer technology that ensures compliance will set your business up for long-term success. 5 ways the right HR partner can help you manage compliance effectively 1. Recruiting & Hiring Recruiting and hiring, in today’s business environment, is a...

RISE Web Summit: Auditing Your Employment Policies and Practices

It seems like you need to be a lawyer to run a business these days doesn’t it? Thankfully, you don’t. But you do have to stay on top of the ever changing employment law landscape and the trends in employment law claims, both on the federal and state level. There is no better way to rise above the risk of being hit with a class action, a DOL complaint, or a harassment or discrimination lawsuit than periodically auditing your employment policies and practices. Join us for this session and we’ll teach you the steps to take and what to look for as you conduct your audit.

RISE Web Summit: Benefits Compliance: Rise Above Common Pitfalls

Compliance with IRS and DOL regulations goes well beyond your major medical and 401(k) plan. From ERISA to COBRA to Section 125 Plans, learn how to avoid (or address) the most common compliance pitfalls BPC has seen over 4 decades of service as a third party administrator. In this session you will hear real life stories and practical tips for keeping your benefits program on the straight and narrow.

RISE Web Summit: The Art of Compliance

HR compliance, tax compliance, OSHA compliance – fill in the blank! Compliance can feel like a Picasso painting or maybe more like a self-destructing Banksy. If you’ve felt the same way, join us as we discuss best practices for designing and molding a robust compliance function. Along the way we’ll share how you can mitigate risk, structure teams, and ultimately transform compliance into a masterpiece.

EEO-1 Reporting Deadline For 2019

For more than five decades, employers were required to submit the EEO-1 report by September 30 of each year. In 2018, that date changed to March 31. And this year, many employers were preparing to meet that deadline. But on February 1, 2019, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) notified all employers of an extension. The deadline to submit EEO-1 data was moved to May 31, 2019. Why the Extension to File the EEO-1 Report? Like many other federal agencies, the EEOC was impacted by the government shutdown. With resources stretched thin, the agency was unable to open the EEO-1 filing website as planned in January. As a result of the delay, employers were granted a two-month extension to continue gathering necessary data to...