President-elect Trump’s choice for the role of DOL labor secretary is big critic of overregulation, so will this type of DOL leadership be a welcome relief for finance pros? (more…)
Employment Law
A surprise preliminary injunction by a Texas federal court judge essentially puts the controversial new OT rule on hold right at the zero hour. Now Finance has a lot of questions to answer. (more…)
A Republican president isn't the only major change ushered in by the election. Several states will get a minimum wage bump as a result, too. (more…)
Based on the many comments during the Presidential campaign, a Trump administration promises to overhaul many current federal regs, including the DOL's new overtime rule. But what does the administration actually have the power to change? And when can employers…
We realize this is Payroll 101, but you'd be surprised by how many companies run afoul of this basic rule: Just because an employee receives a salary doesn’t mean he or she isn’t entitled to overtime payments. (more…)
Employee complaints -- i.e., "whistleblowing" -- about a company's ACA compliance are a top reason firms get audited for healthcare compliance in the first place. And now that the feds have released the final rule on the topic, Finance pros…
CFOs want to do everything in their power to prevent FMLA abuse. But the question is: How aggressive can you be in determining whether a staffer’s medical issue is a bonafide “chronic condition” that requires intermittent FMLA leave? (more…)
On top of making sure a pay policy is consistently applied throughout the entire company, Finance also often has the burden of making sure each and every employee understands the ins and out of that policy. (more…)
Employers are well aware of the steep fines and penalties the DOL can impose for misclassifying workers. (more…)
It’s official: Finance staffers will have more reporting duties moving forward. Here’s everything you need to know about the EEOC’s new final rule. (more…)
IRS is making year-end a little easier to prep for this time around. Final 1099 instructions are already out. (more…)
Heads up: There's new legislation pending that could have a substantial effect on your employee salary structure. (more…)
