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Jennica Watt, SHRM-CP: Sep 10, 2026, 8:00:02 AM
A handbook has two jobs. It communicates to employees how the company functions, and it protects that company if a dispute over pay, leave, discipline, or termination ends up in front of a judge. Many small and mid-sized businesses handle the first...
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Jennica Watt, SHRM-CP: Aug 13, 2026, 8:00:01 AM
Misclassifying a single employee can cost a small business tens of thousands of dollars once back pay, penalties, and legal fees are added up. That...
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Welcome to your August 2026 Compliance Corner, a quick snapshot of important payroll, HR, and employment law updates.
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Ask any employee what would make them start job-hunting, and "my paycheck was wrong" probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. But it should...
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Alex Kowalski: Jul 9, 2026, 10:30:47 AM
It's Tuesday afternoon. Your bookkeeper walks over with that look—the one that says something didn't add up. A timecard from two weeks ago. A decimal...
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A quiet policy shift has been sweeping the country over the past several years, and it's one that millions of small business owners are only now...
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Welcome to your July 2026 Compliance Corner, a quick snapshot of important payroll, HR, and employment law updates.
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Emily Jenkins: Jun 18, 2026, 8:59:59 AM
When companies talk about retaining top talent, the conversation usually gravitates toward compensation, flexibility, or culture. But there's a...
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Melissa Rumuly: Jun 15, 2026, 7:00:01 AM
Picture this: You've just finished a full day of back-to-back interviews for an open role. Five candidates. Five conversations. And now your hiring...
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Allison Hochman: Jun 4, 2026, 8:52:34 AM
Virginia employers have a new workplace compliance requirement on the horizon.
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