7 Penalties Highlighting the Cost of Poor HR Compliance
Navigating the ever-changing landscape of federal and state labor laws is more than just a legal obligation—it’s a financial imperative. Hefty fines, […]
Category: Compliance
2024 Year-End HR Checklist: Key Actions to Take
As 2024 draws to a close, it’s crucial to take the necessary steps to ensure your organization meets all filing deadlines and […]
5 HR Compliance Landmines Your PEO Will Help You Avoid
Every HR activity your business undertakes, whether it’s hiring, payroll, or another workplace practice, carries some amount of compliance risk. Even something […]
HR’s Role in Asset Purchase Acquisitions and Re-Hiring Processes
Corporate acquisitions fall into one of two categories: a stock/equity purchase, or an asset purchase. The latter approach, differing fundamentally from stock […]
HRIS Implementation in the Modern Workplace: Best Practices and Common Mistakes to Avoid
In today’s fast-paced business world, sophisticated software can enhance operational efficiency across every area of a business, including Human Resources. A core […]
Workplace Investigations: A Framework for Success
Workplace investigations are a common necessity for many reasons—from harassment to conduct-related issues. Knowing how to conduct a thorough fact-finding exercise is key for reducing the liability you face. In this post, we will explore the best practices and steps for conducting workplace investigations.
Four Things CA Employers Need to Know About SB 1162 Pay Transparency Law
California is joining other states and local jurisdictions such as CO, WA, New York City, and NY State pending legislation requiring job […]
HR Risk Review Questionnaire: Discover the key areas of HR activities that could pose a risk
Every business faces challenges with various rules, laws, regulations, and general business issues. This questionnaire aims to highlight the key areas of […]
What Employers Need to Know About Worker Classification
Classifying an employee correctly makes a difference in how you pay them, what taxes are paid by who, and how you deduct […]
ESG Compliance and Business Risk
Investors choosing to ‘do good’ through ESG investing assume (and trust) that the fund has done its due diligence on the companies represented. However, investors are becoming more aware of companies that ‘look good’ but are not practicing advocates for what ESG stands for.
Why an ESG Fund’s Commitment to DEI Can’t Wait
COVID-19 and social turbulence have dominated the past few years, and likely the world will never be the same. Adaptive working and the implications for women and other underrepresented groups haven’t been positive before or during the pandemic.
Holidays Are for Gift Giving . . . and Reporting Those Gifts
During the holidays it is customary to give and receive gifts, enjoy company and client-hosted parties, and attend holiday events. Titan Regulation & Advisory, a Waystone Group Company, encourages all investment advisers to be mindful of their gift and entertainment policies and procedures during the holidays.
Insurance: The GC’s Role & What to Think About
The in-house general counsel, more often than not at young fast-growing companies, is unaware of the company’s insurance policy requirements (e.g.: timely notice, consent to counsel and rates), let alone what is even covered under the insurance policies.
Building and Maintaining a Risk Assessment Program
Businesses of all sizes should prioritize developing and implementing a risk management program to protect themselves, directors, officers, and subsidiaries.
7 Key Compliance Tips to Implement in Your Hiring Process
Hiring great employees gives companies an edge over their competition but can also be challenging when candidates outnumber the jobs available. The […]
Is an Outsourced Compliance Provider Appropriate for Your Firm?
The SEC’s Director of Examinations[1] recently reiterated the critical role that Chief Compliance Officers (“CCO”) play for both investment advisers and investment companies. The SEC’s language together with previous SEC guidance focused on outsourced CCOs implies that the SEC prefers in-house CCOs.
