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10/02/2026

Most employers committing wage theft don't think they're committing wage theft.

That's what makes this issue so important.

Wage theft doesn't necessarily mean someone is intentionally stealing from an employee.

It can come from:
- Misclassifying an employee
- Incorrect time rounding
- Improper payroll deductions
- Missing a final-pay deadline

And the consequences can go far beyond correcting a payroll error. In some states, wage violations can carry criminal penalties.

In the latest Captain's Corner with Jason Gullett, Jason breaks down four areas employers should audit before a claim before investigation forces the issue.

Would you know if your payroll practices were creating wage liability?

Watch the full episode and take a closer look.

Wage theft doesn’t always look like stealing. Sometimes, it looks l...

09/22/2026

An employee leaves. You process the termination. Payroll is done. Is COBRA next?

It should be.

COBRA isn't something you wait to address until a former employee asks, "What happens to my health insurance?"

There are specific notification requirements and deadlines that employers need to understand, and the clock can start running as soon as a qualifying event occurs.

And if your process depends on someone remembering to send a letter later, that's a compliance gap waiting to happen.

In the latest Captain's Corner, 🌐 Jason Gullett breaks down the COBRA timeline, qualifying events, employer responsibilities, and what should be built into your offboarding process.

Because "I thought someone else handled it" isn't a compliance process.

Watch the full episode to learn more 👇

09/16/2026

Before you post another remote position on LinkedIn or Indeed, check this.

A remote job posting can reach candidates across the country. And that means the pay transparency laws in your home state may not be the only ones you need to think about.

If someone can perform the role from a state with salary disclosure requirements, those rules may come into play.

That’s where employers can get caught off guard.

In the latest Captain’s Corner, Jason Gullett breaks down the pay transparency risks that come with remote hiring and what employers should know before their next job goes live.

Don’t let a job posting be how you discover a compliance gap.

Are your job postings compliant with pay transparency laws?In thi...

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, we still remember the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call that day.

Our thoughts are with the families who carry this loss with them always.

09/01/2026

Quick question: does your reimbursement plan actually meet IRS accountable plan rules, or are you just trusting the process?

Mileage, meals, travel, home office costs, cell phone use... they can all qualify for tax-free reimbursement, but only under specific conditions.

Get it wrong and those reimbursements become taxable wages.

08/27/2026

What happens when a wage complaint leads to an investigation?

Employers may be asked to provide payroll records, timekeeping data, pay stubs, offer letters, job descriptions, and classification documents.

Jason Gullett explains what the investigation process looks like and why failing to cooperate can make the situation significantly worse.

Would your records be ready?

08/24/2026

The IRS made a rare mid-year mileage rate change.

For eligible business mileage beginning July 1, 2026, the optional standard rate increased to 76 cents per mile.

If your company follows the IRS rate, there are three items to review:

→ Update your reimbursement system and notify employees.
→ Check July expense reports processed using the previous rate.
→ Revise policies that still reference a specific dollar amount.
The date the mileage occurred matters, not simply when the expense report was submitted.

Jason Gullett explains what employers should review following the change.

Has your reimbursement process been updated?

08/19/2026

One out-of-state hire can trigger a whole new set of employer requirements.

Before that first paycheck, you may need to address state registration, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation, tax withholding, paid leave, and nexus.

Jason Gullett shares the steps employers should take before making the offer.

Is your payroll process ready to cross state lines?

08/17/2026

Your volunteers may legally look more like employees than you realize.

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, a true volunteer serves a nonprofit or public agency freely, without coercion or expected compensation.

But how you manage volunteers matters.

→ Required schedules can resemble employment.
→ Mandatory tasks and performance standards can reduce volunteer discretion.
→ Consequences for missed shifts can create additional risk.

Jason Gullett explains where organizations may unintentionally cross the line.

Does your volunteer program meet the legal standard?

08/10/2026

Running a background check is easy. Running it compliantly is where employers get into trouble.

A missing disclosure or skipped notice can expose your business to costly FCRA claims.

In this quick video, Jason Gullet walks through four simple steps to help audit your hiring process before your next background check.

Watch this video to learn how to audit your background check process before it becomes a legal problem.