In 2022 about a dozen states put law changes - some at the constitutional level - directly into the hands of the voters on Election Day. Here are some of the major measures that passed that may require you to…
Employment Law
Since remote and hybrid work became normal for many companies, some workers are complaining that their employers should pay for work-from-home expenses, such as internet and electricity costs, printers and office supplies. A few employees are even suing their employers…
The federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) could be a boost to your bottom line - a one-time credit up to $9,600 per qualified new hire. To be eligible for a WOTC, employers need to hire workers that qualify as…
Thanks to a final rule issued November 22 by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), ESG retirement investment restrictions put in place back in 2020 by the Trump administration are being lifted. ESG stands for environmental, social and governance. Because…
The diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) movement in many companies appears to be leading to discriminatory hiring practices against white men and women. Case in point: 1 in 6 hiring managers say their higher-ups are telling them to "deprioritize" hiring…
Make sure Payroll knows the latest on what to look for when examining new employees’ documents for Form I-9 purposes. Recently, USCIS extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards employees may present for I-9 purposes. As of Sept. 26, 2022,…
Using the federal government's E-Verify program to confirm that new hires are eligible to work in the U.S. isn't required by law. But according to employment law expert Dr. Jim Castagnera, businesses like yours have taken a liking to it,…
Your employee handbook needs to do more than put your company’s benefits, policies, procedures and culture in writing. It also must stand up in court if a lawyer for a disgruntled employee starts to drill down into it. For instance,…
The Dept. of Labor (DOL) is still thinking about updating FLSA overtime rules affecting executive, administrative and professional employees. Based on the Biden administration’s regulatory agenda released on June 21, 2022, several reports indicate the DOL’s Wage and Hour Division…
Good news for employers that may be considering permanent telework options for employees: The Dept. of Homeland Security (DHS) is thinking of implementing additional guidelines that would allow for remote document inspection for Form I-9 purposes. In a new proposed…
If there are issues with a company's policies for payroll recordkeeping and overtime pay, Dept. of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division investigators could come calling. Several employers across the country learned this the hard way – and they were…
Tax withholding can get tricky for your Payroll pros, between federal and state obligations. And in addition to tax withholding on regular employee wages, there are entirely separate guidelines for supplemental wages. This can get particularly complicated if you have…
