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Jul
13
2023

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it will end its COVID-19 temporary flexibilities for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification on July 31, 2023. Employers must now complete in-person physical document inspections for employees whose documents were inspected...

Jul
10
2023

MarathonHR has long advocated for the importance of drug testing in the workplace, both for new hires and as an ongoing condition of employment. Not only does substance use affect a business’s productivity; it creates significant safety concerns and liabilities....

Jul
07
2023

In a tight job market, it’s important to retain employees. In addition to benefits and compensation, other intangible factors can affect whether an employee stays or leaves. I’ve studied the topic of employee engagement for some time now. When clients...

Jul
03
2023

MarathonHR offers an array of convenient and accurate timekeeping options for clients. As part of our services, we provide timeclock packages and a desktop app for clocking in that doesn’t require the employer to purchase special software. For employers who...

Jun
15
2023

One of the many tasks business owners must tackle at the start and every week thereafter. When looking for ways to balance budgets and cut corners, exploring the real cost of running payroll appears often. Small and midsized business (SMB)...

Jun
08
2023

The federal government’s proposed Raise the Wage Act would increase the national minimum wage to $15 per hour. While proponents believe that a $15 per hour minimum wage would lift nearly 1 million people out of poverty, others say that...

May
11
2023

As an employer, you may require a rigorous pre-employment screening process for a new hire. However, if you’re not regularly rescreening employees throughout their employment, you may be putting both personnel and the company at risk. Routine Workplace Screening is...

May
07
2023

In today’s post-pandemic work environment, flexibility remains a top priority among employees and businesses who are concerned about finding reasonable solutions. However, it’s important to remember that alternative schedules are really nothing new. Employers have successfully offered options such as...

May
03
2023

Restaurants are increasingly adding service fees to customers’ bills. However, service fees are not synonymous with tips, and employers must follow Department of Labor (DOL) regulations for distributing tips. Service Fees vs. Tips There may be instances where restaurants want...

Apr
14
2023

When onboarding a new employee, employers are required to collect certain identification documents in person in order to complete I-9 forms. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) relaxed the procedures for inspecting these documents because...

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