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09/07/2026

I-9 errors that used to be fixable during an audit now carry immediate fines. ⚠️

In March 2026, ICE quietly reclassified more than 10 common I-9 errors. The 10-day correction window is gone.

Each error can now cost you from $288 to $2,861 per form.

📌 Save the list below so you know what to avoid.

Want someone to check your I-9s before ICE does? Reach out for help.

08/03/2026

Many employers terminate employees for legitimate business reasons and yet...

They still end up on the losing end of a wrongful termination claim.

The reason is almost always the same:

The decision wasn't documented well enough to hold up.

The average cost to defend an employment lawsuit in the U.S. is around $75,000 and that's before any settlement.

When a termination doesn't fit neatly into misconduct or performance, it's the category most likely to get challenged and the hardest to defend without a paper trail.

Save this checklist for any termination that falls outside of a clear performance or conduct issue. 👇

And, if you're already in the middle of a situation and want a second opinion, reach out for a free consultation.

07/31/2026

Do your employees earn tips or overtime?

There's a payroll reporting change in effect for 2026 that impacts you.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced new tax deductions for qualified tips and overtime.

Here's what you need to do now:

📞 Talk to your payroll provider

Confirm your system can separately track and report FLSA-required overtime and cash tips in the updated W-2 format.

👥 Know which employees generate qualifying overtime

Only FLSA-required overtime qualifies. If you've been treating all overtime as a single line item, that needs to change now.

💰 Check your tipped roles

Confirm which occupations are covered under the IRS list of occupations that customarily and regularly receive tips.

💬 Tell your employees the deduction exists

They'll come to you with questions. Point them toward IRS guidance rather than giving tax advice yourself.

📋 Watch for further IRS guidance

Final W-2 instructions and form updates are still expected before year end.

Reach out if you'd like to talk through what this means for your business.

07/29/2026

Think parental leave and flexible working policies are only an issue once you hit a certain headcount?

That's not quite right.

How you handle requests from employees with parenting or caregiving responsibilities matters at any size.

Inconsistent decisions, undocumented policies or treating one employee differently from another can expose you to discrimination and retaliation claims under federal law.

Here's what to have in place before a request lands on your desk.

07/28/2026

"I trust my team" feels like the right thing to say.

But trust without structure doesn't empower people — it puts them in hard spots. Especially with AI, where the pace of decisions outstrips the pace of policy.

Good people don't need less oversight. They need clearer lines to move fast inside.

Structure isn't the opposite of trust. It's what makes trust usable.

Swipe through for what to say instead of "I trust you" 👉

07/27/2026

One toxic employee can wreck a team that took you years to build.

It rarely starts as something obvious.

It begins with small things.

A comment here. A bit of negativity there. Someone quietly pushing boundaries.

Over time, negativity spreads.

Bad behavior becomes normal.

Good people disengage or quit.

Team performance breaks down.

And then your time gets consumed managing the fallout instead of running your business.

Early intervention is the only thing that stops it from getting there. Here's how to handle it.

1. Name the behavior, not the person

Be specific about what's happening rather than reaching for labels like "difficult" or "toxic." Vague labels won't hold up if the situation escalates.

2. Document everything

Write down specific examples and the impact they're having on the team or the business.

If this ever leads to termination, your documentation is what protects you from a wrongful termination claim.

3. Have the conversation early

The longer you wait, the harder it gets. The earlier you address it, the more likely it is to change.

4. Set clear expectations

Be explicit about what needs to improve, by when and what will happen if it doesn't. Put it in writing.

5. Follow through

If nothing changes, you need to act. Resetting the situation without consequences tells everyone on your team that the behavior is acceptable.

If you're dealing with something like this and aren't sure how to approach it, reach out. I'm happy to talk it through.

07/24/2026

If you're hiring this summer, you're probably planning to use a probationary period.

Feels like a safety net, doesn't it?

But, actually, under U.S. federal law, probationary periods have no special legal status.

They don't give you protection you don't already have and, handled the wrong way, they can actually create exposure you didn't intend.

A few things worth knowing before your next hire starts:

📋 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲

Phrases like "after 90 days you will become a permanent employee" can imply an employment contract that limits your at-will rights.

It's a common mistake and an easy one to fix.

📄 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

If a termination is ever challenged on discrimination or retaliation grounds, the EEOC will look at what you documented during those first 90 days.

"They were still on probation" is not a defense on its own.

✅ 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝟵𝟬 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱

Written expectations from day one, regular documented check-ins, honest conversations early if something isn't working.

📝 𝗗𝗼 𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱

A written assessment gives you a clear record and gives the employee a fair picture of where they stand.

07/23/2026

Your junior pipeline is disappearing — and most HR teams haven't reacted.

US entry-level job postings are down 35% in the last 18 months. That data comes from the World Economic Forum, cited by Rishi Sunak this past April.

This isn't a hiring freeze. It's a structural shift: AI is now handling the work that used to be the first rung of a career.

Here's what that means for SMB founders and HR leaders:

→ No junior pipeline in 3 years
→ Mid-level managers burning out doing their job and the entry-level work
→ Internal promotions stalling out because there's no one to promote

The fix isn't complicated, but it takes intention: protect your apprenticeship pipeline. Don't automate the entry-level work — it's how your future senior hires learn the company.

Are you still hiring entry-level talent, or has AI absorbed it? Drop your answer below.

07/22/2026

Resume fraud is more common than most small business owners realize.

A 2024 study found that 6 in 10 people who used a fraudulent resume received a job offer. And 96% of those employers never discovered the misrepresentation.

A bad hire based on false information costs you time, money and, in some cases, creates real legal exposure when it comes time to terminate.

Here are 5 things to check before you make your next hire.

07/20/2026

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.

A good time to review what's happening inside your own workplace.

Here's where to start:

1. Make sure that your EAP is genuinely visible. 📋

Having it listed in the employee handbook isn't enough if nobody knows how to use it.

Only 53% of employees know how to access mental health care through their employer, so promote it regularly and make it easy to find.

2. Train your managers. 🗣️

They need to know how to recognize early signs of struggle and have supportive conversations.

Just over 20% of workers receive any training about mental health conditions or symptoms, which means that most managers are left to figure it out on their own.

3. Know the difference between a performance issue and a health issue. ⚠️

If someone's output has dropped, it's worth asking what's going on before jumping straight to a performance conversation.

4. Understand your obligations. ⚖️

Under the ADA around reasonable accommodations for employees dealing with mental health conditions.

5. Create an environment where people feel safe enough to ask for help. 🤝

42% of workers still avoid discussing their own mental health at work despite being comfortable supporting colleagues and stigma is usually the reason.

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