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Risk Management & Compliance

How to Respond When an Employee Is Drunk on the Job

Alcoholism in the workplace is a serious issue that can negatively impact productivity, safety, and employee morale. As ...

Risk Management & Compliance

Preemption Laws: Federal vs. State Control

Navigating the complexities of American law requires a solid understanding of how different laws interact and which ...

Human Resources

Best Practices for Employers in the Construction Industry

As the oldest and one of the largest industries, construction work includes the building and engineering of new ...

Risk Management & Compliance

Workers Plan to Protest Trump's Policies in 'May Day' Demonstration

Thousands of service workers across the country are planning to walk off the job today, May 1, 2017. The demonstrators ...

Workers' Compensation

Worker's Compensation in Construction: PEO Risk Management

In the high-risk construction industry, worker's compensation is not just a legal requirement but a lifeline for ...

Human Resources

End of Year HR Checklist

Originally published December 18, 2020. As we inch closer toward the end of the year, many employees may begin to wind ...

Risk Management & Compliance

A Week-By-Week Breakdown of National Safety Month 2022

National Safety Month began June 1, 2022, so today we’ll examine what it’s all about, including a breakdown of each of ...

Risk Management & Compliance

How to Prepare for an OSHA Visit

The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration, commonly known as OSHA, ensures safe and ...

Risk Management & Compliance

Storm Preparedness Tips for Business Owners

We're halfway through hurricane season and the Eastern United States has already gotten a glimpse of this season's ...

Risk Management & Compliance

How to Keep Employees Safe During National Safety Month

This month, we're celebrating the 25th anniversary of National Safety Month. The National Safety Council (NSC) ...

Human Resources

Workplace Changes Expected Under the Biden Administration

President-Elect Joe Biden will be sworn into office as the 46th president of the United States of America on Wednesday, ...

Human Resources

Holiday Company Celebrations During COVID-19

Taking precautions and following safety measures by social distancing and limiting gatherings has made people feel ...

Risk Management & Compliance

Holiday Safety Tips for Businesses

The holidays are a time for joy and celebration. However, between colder weather, COVID-19, flu season, and office ...

Payroll & Taxes

How Can FrankCrum Support You In Times of Crisis?

When you partner with FrankCrum, you can expect a reduced workload, improved HR, and access to big company benefits. ...

Human Resources

The Essentials of Business Law That Owners Should Know | HR Compliance

Knowing the essentials of business law is crucial to an owner. In our decades of partnering with businesses of all ...

Risk Management & Compliance

Worker Safety: National Fall Stand-Down Begins May 6

Thousands of worksites will join the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and its partners for the ...

Human Resources

DOL Issues Proposed Overtime Rule

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced a proposed rule which would make more than a million American ...

Risk Management & Compliance

3 Ways a PEO Helps Employers Ensure Compliance With Wage and Hour Laws

Wage and hour laws are intended to protect workers in the private sector and federal, state and local governments ...

Workers' Compensation

How a Solid Workplace Safety Program Can Save You

Workplace safety is not something to take lightly. In fact, having a solid safety program can save you in a big way. In ...

Workers' Compensation

4 Best Practices for Creating a Safety Culture in the Workplace

Creating a safety culture in the workplace is one of the best ways to keep your employees accident-free. Not only does ...

Workers' Compensation

How a Safety Culture in the Workplace Can Sustain Your Business

The following article appeared in the Engineering News-Record (ENR.com) which provides engineering and construction ...

Workers' Compensation

4 Workplace Safety Tips Every Employee Should Know

It’s your job as an employer to help keep your employees safe on the job, and that doesn’t just mean providing them ...

Human Resources

Don’t Let Workplace Lawsuits Put You out of Business, Part 2

When it comes to defending a workplace lawsuit, strong written policies with signed acknowledgements from your ...

Human Resources

Don’t Let Workplace Lawsuits Put You out of Business, Part 1

If you’ve been in business any amount of time, you likely already know there’s nothing employers can necessarily do ...

Payroll & Taxes

An Employer’s Guide to Calculating Overtime & Travel Time

When it comes to calculating overtime and travel time, employers need to pay extra attention to overtime requirements ...

Payroll & Taxes

Which Paycheck Deductions are Permissible?

To deduct or not to deduct? It’s a common question for employers and a complex issue you want to get right. For both ...

PEO Services

The Dangers of Distracted Driving [ Webinar ]

April has been designated “Distracted Driving Awareness Month” to draw attention to the dangers of distracted driving. ...

Risk Management & Compliance

A Safe Workplace – It’s Not a Matter of Luck!

Workplace safety is one of the biggest roadblocks to success for many business owners. The most recent reporting from ...

Risk Management & Compliance

Risk Control: Why an Employee Handbook is Key

It’s important to make sure your employees know what they can expect from your company as well as what’s expected of ...

Workers' Compensation

How to Reduce Workplace Risk and Lower Workers’ Compensation Claims

Many business owners face the challenge of keeping their employees safe, but having a safe workplace is smart business. ...

Human Resources

HR Regulations to Watch in 2017

2017 is predicted to be a year of change, mostly because of all the turnover in Washington. Donald Trump will be sworn ...

Payroll & Taxes

Turning Risk Control Into Risk Management Savings [Webinar]

As an employer it's not what you say your employees should do to prevent injuries; it's the “culture” behind how you ...

Human Resources

Who Can Vote? Voting Leave Laws for 2016

Many employees consider voting to be one of their fundamental rights and may even say that voting is their duty. ...

Human Resources

Smokers Have “Protections” in Employment??

Smoking is the largest cause of preventable illness and death in the United States. It is estimated that workers who ...

PEO Services

Importance of a Return to Work Program [Webinar]

A Return to Work (RTW) program is designed to get injured, disabled or temporarily impaired workers back on the job as ...

Human Resources

Drug Testing Policies -- What Does an Employer Need to Know?

The use of illegal drugs, alcohol, and abuse of prescription medications has entered the workplace at an alarming rate. ...

Risk Management & Compliance

How can a PEO Improve a Company’s Risk Management Program Affordably?

Workplace safety is too important for employers to overlook. With nearly 3 million nonfatal workplace injuries and ...

Workers' Compensation

Things to Consider When Creating A Safety Program

Having a safe workplace is smart business. By avoiding injuries, lost work time, and workers' compensation claims, you ...

Risk Management & Compliance

New Regulations Are Enough To Give Employers Indigestion!

The confusion continues regarding the rules and new regulations surrounding home healthcare agencies and the caregivers ...

Workers' Compensation

4 Safety Priorities to Consider for 2016

Deck the halls with boughs of holly… and business safety priorities for next year. As 2015 draws to a close, setting ...

Workers' Compensation

Creating a Safer Work Environment: It's Just Smart Business

Workplace safety is too important for employers to overlook. With nearly 3 million nonfatal workplace injuries and ...

Human Resources

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) [Webinar]

What do you do if an employee needs to take extended medical leave? This includes the birth of a child, or to care for ...

Risk Management & Compliance

Cold Weather Hazards & Safety Tips

Working in cold weather can harm the human body just as much as the heat. Having prolonged exposure to cold, wet and ...

Workers' Compensation

Steps to Create a Safer Work Environment

Did you know that more than 3 million workplace injuries occur every year in the U.S.? These injuries can be ...

Human Resources

What You Need For ACA Compliance

There are a million things to know and to do to comply with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Okay, so maybe not a million ...

Human Resources

[Video] Affordable Care Act: Avoiding The Penalty - What Are Your Options?

Are you a business owner who feels like the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has turned into the “Agony and Confusion Act?” ...

Human Resources

Are You Prepared For The Affordable Care Act? [ACA Resource Kit]

Are you aware of the employer mandate section of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? This means that as an employer, you ...

Workers' Compensation

[Infographic] Keep It Safe in the Workplace

Do you know what impact workplace accidents have on your business? On a national scale, more than 3 million workplace ...

PEO Services

Ergonomics for Employers

The topic of ergonomics may seem intimidating and costly, but in reality, it is quite simple. Ergonomics is necessary ...

Human Resources

EEO-1 Reporting: Does Your Business Need to File?

The EEO-1 Reporting deadline is quickly approaching; do you know if your business is prepared? If you’re unsure of what ...

PEO Services

An Expanding Employment Trend – BAN THE BOX

The term "Ban the Box" refers to removing the check box or question on a job application related to criminal ...

Human Resources

Think A Discrimination Claim Will Never Be Filed Against Your Business?

It’s Best to Be Prepared for All Contingencies Running a business is hard enough without worrying about liability and ...

Workers' Compensation

Creating a Safer Workplace is Smart Business, as Well as the Right Thing to Do

Workplace safety is a huge issue, both in terms of worker safety and cost to employers. For its most recent reporting ...

Workers' Compensation

OSHA’s New Reporting Rule

OSHA's updated recordkeeping rule expands the list of severe injuries that all employers must report to OSHA. ...

Human Resources

The Affordable Care Act and Dependent Coverage

The ACA does not require that coverage offered to dependent children be "affordable" or subsidized at the same level as ...

Human Resources

Employees Declining Coverage Under the Affordable Care Act

Many employers who do offer health insurance to their workers have asked us what happens when employees decline that ...

Risk Management & Compliance

E-Verify Not Operational Due to Government Shutdown

Please be advised E-Verify is not operational at this time due to the federal government shutdown. If FrankCrum is your ...

Risk Management & Compliance

NAPEO's Support of the Small Business Efficiency Act

On Monday, January 23, 2012, the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO) President Patrick ...

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