September 2, 2020
As the world returns to normal, or at least the “new normal” during the coronavirus pandemic, it’s a good time to review your business practices and […]
June 5, 2020
Forgiveness of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan just got a lot easier for small business owners (less than 500 employees) who received funds from the […]
November 18, 2019
‘Tis the season for the office party … how do you make sure that yours is merry and bright and not an opportunity for embarrassing […]
November 5, 2019
It starts with a sneeze, then a cough and before you know it your business is shut down or seriously impacted because of the spread of […]
October 25, 2019
When there’s flooding in Louisiana and Texas, sometimes as far away as North Carolina, Chris King’s business calls are interrupted by calls for help. King is […]
October 3, 2019
After many months of discussion, the Department of Labor has issued a new salary threshold for the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime exemption for executive, […]
August 15, 2019
As part of the hiring process, employers should be conducting background checks to verify information provided by the applicant. According to a 2017 survey conducted by […]
August 5, 2019
Medical marijuana is expected to become available at select dispensaries in Louisiana this week for patients who have a prescription for therapeutic cannabis. Medical marijuana, which […]
July 25, 2019
“Change is the only constant in life” … and in employment law. Employers are not only required to stay up to date and in compliance with […]
July 15, 2019
It’s been almost three years since the #MeToo social media movement brought heightened awareness to sexual harassment issues—where are we now? Many employers have made sincere […]
July 2, 2019
Are you seeing more of your employees than you are comfortable with? Warmer weather means people are more likely to wear clothing that is appropriate for […]
June 4, 2019
It’s happened again – another incident of workplace violence that left employees dead (in this case 12 people in Virginia Beach, plus 4 injured) and no […]
May 28, 2019
You’ve got mail … and it’s from the federal government – never a good feeling! The Social Security Administration (SSA) has resumed sending employers “no match” […]
May 17, 2019
Although the media frenzy over sexual harassment complaints seems to have calmed recently, business owners still need to review and update workplace policies to ensure that […]
April 22, 2019
Many business owners try to “go it alone” and handle human resources issues without professional assistance. Unfortunately, HR mistakes can result in government fines, lawsuits, poor […]
April 11, 2019
Many employers routinely ask applicants for salary history on the employment application or during an interview. Recent legislation could make it illegal to do so. The […]
April 4, 2019
As your business grows, you may struggle with knowing whether or not to hire full-time employees to provide essential business services. Next Level Solutions is a […]
March 5, 2019
Just a few years ago (2016) the federal government announced an increase to $47,476 in the salary test for exemption from overtime payment, nearly double the […]
January 14, 2019
Despite the partial shutdown of the federal government, all employers are still required to complete a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification for any new hire no […]
January 7, 2019
The beginning of a new year is a good time to review your business practices and plan for the future. Do you have someone “doing HR” […]
September 14, 2018
Now more than ever small businesses need to take action to manage their most valuable asset (and sometimes greatest liability) – their employees, also known as […]
August 21, 2018
How safe is your workplace? Depending upon the type of business, you probably have safety rules and procedures, require safety equipment, etc., but do you have […]
August 14, 2018
It’s inevitable – someone is going to get hurt on the job. It may be minor, requiring only first aid treatment, or it may be much […]
August 13, 2018
Are your employees driving you crazy because of their behavior in the workplace? Good news! The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently issued a Memorandum declaring that […]
August 12, 2018
Six months into the year and no complaints from your employees about sexual or other types of workplace harassment? Give yourself a pat on the back […]
May 9, 2018
Ignorance of the law is no excuse! As a business owner you have a legal responsibility to comply with federal, state and local laws that affect […]
April 30, 2018
Making the decision to terminate an employee is never an easy process. This decision not only has tremendous impact on the individual who is losing his […]
April 9, 2018
Louisiana is an “employment-at-will” state which means that, in general, either the employer or employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason unless […]
March 20, 2018
Many employers have developed the habit of accepting resumes, whether electronic or paper, from applicants rather than requiring them to complete an employment application form. However, […]
February 20, 2018
Unauthorized immigrants continue to be a “hot” topic for Congress which means employers should expect an increase in enforcement of existing legislation, including more Form I-9 […]
February 6, 2018
Hiring the right people is critical to business success. According to research conducted by Career Builder, an online employment service, the average cost of hiring the […]
February 1, 2018
Next Level Solutions and Team Real World have partnered to provide sexual harassment training to meet the needs of your workplace. Although the focus of the […]
January 19, 2018
Hiring the right people, managing them to get results and staying legally compliant can be a full-time job, in addition to all the other responsibilities that […]
January 10, 2018
The start of a new year is a good time to review and update your workplace policies to ensure that you are protecting your employees, your […]
December 12, 2017
Every day there are more allegations of sexual harassment in the news. Both men and women are voicing complaints about behavior that in the past was […]
December 1, 2017
Sexual harassment complaints have become a virtual tsunami – knocking many men from powerful positions. What’s going on? Why are “victims” (both male and female) coming forward now […]