by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | Agencies, General Education, Workplace Policies & Agreements
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency responsible for enforcing laws that make the workplace fair. Created in 1965, the EEOC investigates complaints of discrimination, educates employers, and holds businesses accountable when they...
by hoj2z | Sep 30, 2025 | Agencies, General Education, Workplace Policies & Agreements
If you have employees in the U.S., you need to know about the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). This independent federal agency enforces the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)—the law that gives employees the right to form unions, bargain collectively, and...
by hoj2z | Sep 28, 2025 | Agencies
When it comes to immigration and work eligibility in the U.S., the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the key player. If you hire workers who aren’t U.S. citizens, or if your business relies on temporary or specialized foreign talent, you’ll likely...
by hoj2z | Sep 28, 2025 | Agencies
When most people hear IRS, they think of tax season and filing returns. But for employers, the Internal Revenue Service is much more than that—it’s the agency that makes sure businesses withhold, report, and pay the right federal taxes. Getting it wrong with the IRS...
by hoj2z | Sep 28, 2025 | Agencies
If you employ people in the U.S., the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is one of the most important agencies you’ll interact with—even if you never hear from them directly. The DOL’s job is to make sure workers are treated fairly, paid properly, and kept safe on the...
by hoj2z | Sep 28, 2025 | Agencies, Employee Classification
One of the biggest questions business owners face is: Should I classify this worker as an employee or as an independent contractor? The answer matters—a lot—because getting it wrong can trigger tax problems, penalties, and even lawsuits. The IRS Common Law Rules are...
