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Restaurant asked people to volunteer for food, not pay: What DOL says

The old adage is true: There’s no such thing as a free lunch – and you also can’t use that lunch as payment for employees, even if it’s on a volunteer basis. One location of a popular fast-food franchise learned that the hard way after a promotional opportunity it offered customers went viral recently. A […]

by Jess White
August 2, 2022

Regular E-Verify operations resume: No more mismatch extensions

Alert Payroll: The Social Security Administration‘s (SSA) E-Verify mismatch resolution schedule is back to normal as of July 15, 2022. Because of COVID-19 disruptions and lockdowns, SSA adopted some flexibility by allowing more time for workers to take action to resolve a “tentative non-confirmation” (more commonly referred to as a mismatch), where info on a […]

by Brian Bingaman
July 19, 2022

Love may be blind – but new lawsuit alleges clear employee misclassification issues

Employee misclassification can lead to legal issues for firms of all types and sizes. Even popular TV productions aren’t immune – as one new case demonstrates. A contestant on Netflix’s hit reality show Love is Blind has brought a class action wage and hour suit against the streaming service, along with an associated casting company […]

by Jess White
July 14, 2022

What the new sexual harassment arbitration law means for you

Having the option of arbitration for employer/employee disputes is crucial for avoiding costly litigation. But going forward, there’s a new amendment to the Federal Arbitration Act on the books that you need to know about. The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act went into effect March 3, 2022, and it means […]

by Brian Bingaman
July 12, 2022

Unpaid interns: New case shows how employers can avoid wage & hour lawsuits

Many employers welcome a fresh-faced crop of interns each summer, and often, they’re unpaid interns. A recent court case illustrates why you and your Payroll team should be careful when dealing with interns this summer and beyond. What courts say after unpaid intern sues In McKay v. Miami-Dade County, a woman in Florida had signed […]

by Jess White
July 7, 2022
Following Federal Guidelines For Internships Keeps Companies In Compliance

Payroll tax violations can also get you in trouble with EEOC

It might not just be IRS that comes knocking if you slack off on your payroll tax withholding. A recent court case indicates the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) can also come after employers for failing to pay their share. While resolving an EEOC sex discrimination lawsuit against the Detroit-head­quartered Sherwood Food Distributors LLC, […]

by Brian Bingaman
July 5, 2022

New DOL fines show 3 pay pitfalls companies must avoid right now

Recent settlements with companies like yours due to issues related to employee pay can remind your Payroll pros to continue to be cautious. Here are three recent fines from the Dept. of Labor (DOL) regarding specific situations that could trip up your company – especially your Payroll team. Ignored pay inquiries & paid the price […]

by Jess White
June 23, 2022

Latest on fair scheduling laws & how they could impact you

Fair scheduling laws are the latest trend employers need to be aware of to stay compliant and avoid big payouts and expensive legal battles. In response to unpredictable schedules for workers in a variety of industries, including food service, retail and other “essential” professions during the pandemic, laws have been proposed and enacted that require […]

by Jess White
June 14, 2022

Compliance alert: Make sure these 3 labor law posters are visible to job applicants

As employees return to the office, you may need to update the various federal labor law posters you have to conspicuously display in the workplace. By law, employers must update these posters regularly so employees can see them and know their rights. But did you know there are also three labor law posters employers must […]

by Brian Bingaman
June 13, 2022

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