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10/05/2022

For years, women have been making massive strides in the realm of business, reaching further and higher than ever before—and the support of other female entrepreneurs is a great way to boost that growth even further.

In support of National Women-Owned Small Business Month as well our commitment to support other Women-Owned business, we're sharing a few tips on how other female entrepreneurs can support not only each other, but also each other's business.

10/04/2022

October is National Women's Small Business Month. As a woman-owned small business, The HR Hotline celebrates women-owned businesses and their lasting impact on the economy.

Fun fact, In 1972, there were a little over 400,000 women-owned businesses in the United States. Until 1988, women needed a male relative to co-sign if they wanted to apply for a business loan. That same year, the Women’s Business Ownership Act increased SBA’s access to capital to provide financial assistance to organizations geared toward women-owned small businesses. By 2019, women-owned businesses represented 42% of all U.S. businesses and generated $1.9 trillion worth of revenue. Today, there are over 13 million women-owned businesses and counting. The HR Hotline is proud to be one of those business.

This month, honor the milestone achievements of today’s women-owned businesses by supporting a woman-owned businesses however you can.

09/30/2022

The second of many annual step increases to Florida's minimum wage occurs today. This increased wage rate will also affect the calculation of overtime compensation a Florida hourly wage employee is due.

As a reminder, Florida employers are also required to post a Florida minimum wage notice in a conspicuous location and accessible place in each establishment where employees who are required to be paid at least the minimum wage work. This Florida poster is in addition to the federal requirement for employers to post a notice of the federal minimum wage. Employers should ensure that their posters are updated to reflect to current minimum wage.

As always, we're here to help. Visit thehrhotline.com to request a free consultation with a member of our team.

09/29/2022

Leaders, have you checked in with your people? Many of your employees may have been directly or indirectly impacted by Hurricane Ian. Do the right thing at the right time and check-in with your employees to ensure they have the support they need. Doing so IS leadership in action.

09/27/2022

Many employers in the hospitality industry employ individuals who receive customer tips or gratuities in the ordinary course of their work day. These tips may serve as an offset against an employer’s minimum wage obligations under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)—but only if certain criteria are met.

If an employer fails to meet the required FLSA standards, it can be costly. Empire Diner is learning that firsthand.

If you are in the hospitality business, make sure you understand Federal tip credit compliance requirements so that you can protect your business.

Visit thehrhotline.com or message us for a free consultation today.

09/15/2022

Hispanic Heritage Month is an annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities. The event, which spans from September 15 to October 15, commemorates how those communities have influenced and contributed to American society at large.

As a Hispanic Owned Business, we'd like to kick-off the celebratory month by wishing all of our fellow Hispanic Business Owners a Happy Heritage Month!

09/10/2022

09/10/2022

Day 1 already in the books! Getting ready for day 2 of the Franchise Expo South at the Ft. Lauderdale Convention Center. Come check us out at Booth #549.

09/05/2022

Labor Day pays tribute to the contributions and social and economic achievements of American workers. Take the time to celebrate your year-round efforts and that of those that help make your business what it is.

Happy Labor Day!

08/25/2022

We all face situations that see like they could bury us, but what's interesting is the only difference between being buried and being planted is the expectancy of what will happen next.

08/23/2022

All companies, big or small, want to recruit, hire and retain the best, most talented candidates.
Yet, many organizations struggle to do so. To complicate matters further, resignations have reached new heights this year, meaning even your most satisfied employees may leave because of a more attractive job offer.

Having an effective, proactive and dynamic retention strategy is critical to retaining you talent. Are you prepared to face a crucial talent gap in such a competitive labor market?

We're here to help! Visit thehrhotline.com to schedule free consultation.

08/17/2022

As your business grows, so too do your human resources responsibilities. Outsourcing some or all of your HR tasks will free up time for you to focus on your company’s core services, and it offers benefits that are difficult to achieve internally without placing a heavy burden on your bottom line.

Save time. Save Money. Know Your Doing HR Right.

Visit thehrhotline.com to learn how you can benefit from partnering with us today.