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Even though the Trump administration's Federal Trade Commission voluntarily withdrew the Biden-era rule that would have banned most employer non-compete agreements, business owners should not assume the regulatory pressure is over.

After withdrawing the rule, the FTC pivoted to a focused, case-by-case enforcement strategy and is actively targeting companies that require broad non-competes for operational and rank-and-file workers who do not hold strategic, managerial or high-value sales roles. If you use non-competes in your operation, here's what you need to do.

Choosing the right dental benefits plan for your employees is always filled with compromises and difficult decisions, no matter if this is the first time you will offer a dental plan at your company or you are just revising the benefits currently on offer.

The process becomes even more difficult when you look into the variety of options and types of dental benefits there are today. Here's some information to help simplify the situation.

The last weeks of the year are a good time to clean up your financial life. A little attention now can boost your retirement savings, trim your future tax bill and set you up to start next year in better shape.

Here are practical year-end actions to consider, especially if you are focused on retirement and taxes.

Individuals often make the same avoidable missteps that can limit financial stability down the road.

From not having a plan and starting it too late to cashing out savings and believing you will never retire, here are the 10 worst retirement planning mistakes that can derail your plans.

The IRS has updated the contribution limits for various retirement accounts for 2026. This item provides a quick overview to help you plan your contributions or withdrawals.

As the construction industry continues to rebound from the recession, contractors face evolving risks that, left unchecked, can leave their operations exposed to new liabilities.

If you already operate a construction firm, you know that there is a labor shortage that has affected the makeup of your workforce, and that hiring entities are asking builders to take on more of the design function as well. Finally, construction firms must contend with cyber-security risks if they are using technology in their operations.

The oldest Gen Z workers and youngest Millennials who are just entering the workforce face a steep learning curve when selecting group health coverage and are increasingly turning to apps, the internet and family for advice, according to a new report.

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. construction workers say they have experienced anxiety or depression in the past year, according to a new survey of more than 2,000 workers and executives.

Poor mental health can increase the risk of injuries, slow projects and drive up absenteeism, turnover and disability claims. It's important that managers and supervisors also focus on addressing the mental health and psychological safety issues construction workers face and establish protocols and services to identify and assist workers in need.

One of the biggest risks commercial property owners face is a visitor suffering an injury on their property.

One slip and fall can start a cascade of events, starting with a premises liability lawsuit seeking financial compensation. Your defense as a property owner is proving that you lived up to your duty of care to protect anyone who enters your property from injury, such as fixing broken pavers that could cause a tripping hazard.

With year-end festivities about to begin, you should include safety into your holiday plans, be that if you are simply decorating the office or throwing a holiday/year-end party for your staff.

Since the holiday season or your party is only once a year, it's easy to overlook safety even though you already incorporate it into the other aspects of your operations. While you obviously want your staff to relax and have fun at your holiday party, you also want to make sure they get home safely and that nobody gets hurt or sick at your party.

Here's what you can focus on to reduce the chances of injury or illness or other liabilities. 

December is the holiday season for many religions, and it's a time of giving and joy. It is also a time to be extra vigilant regarding safety, both in your home and out and about.

The following are some important tips to keep yourself and your loved ones safe during the holidays.

December brings with it a chance to spend time with family and other loved ones, but the lead-up to the holidays and even the holidays themselves can also be a source of great stress for many people.

Besides being busy at work at the end of the year, most people have to contend with Christmas parties, preparing for the holidays with their families, buying gifts, dealing with bad traffic - and perhaps money problems. If you are feeling frazzled, depressed and out of sorts, you're not alone. You can follow these tips to ease the holiday stress.