A federal district court overturned the overtime rule that would have raised the minimum salary level for exempt employees on January 1, 2025. What’s more, an increase that already took effect on July 1, 2024, has been vacated. So, the…
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Lyft Inc. recently agreed to pay more than $2.1 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the federal government. Here’s what happened – and what finance can learn from the company’s expensive mistake. Recruiting Tactics Face Scrutiny According to the…
When a natural disaster hits, you'll be focused on ensuring your people and property are safe. Details like tax deadlines may not be top of mind. So, if there's any uncertainty about how much time you have to make deposits…
As senior leaders in the company, you and your peers are probably pretty confident in handling most issues that come up in the workplace. But the managers who are not well-versed in employment law will need to lean into HR’s…
With open enrollment season underway, you’re probably looking for ways to offer a competitive benefits package – without blowing the budget. One common way to help keep health insurance costs in line is to implement a tobacco surcharge. And if…
The IRS has updated its specs for e-filing Form 1099. If you're using any independent contractors, you'll need this info as you head into year-end. This latest round of updates was contained in Publication 1220. The publication contains pertinent details…
Looking ahead to the next year, the majority of CFOs have focused their upcoming investment strategies on three key areas: technology, sales and marketing. That’s the gist of Grant Thornton’s new Q3 2024 CFO Survey, which garnered insight from more…
A national employer is the latest to find itself on the wrong end of an OSHA whistleblower investigation. Here’s what happened at a Georgia worksite that turned out to be a six-figure mistake. Terminations Prompt Whistleblower Investigation CSX Transportation is…
Word to the wise: When OSHA comes knocking, take the visit seriously the first time around. Otherwise, the penalties can really pile up, as a boat manufacturer in Florida recently learned the hard way. Here’s what happened. Workplace Safety and…
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024-25 term opened this week – and several employment issues are already on the docket. Here are six cases to watch: On the Supreme Court’s Calendar Two cases have already been scheduled for oral arguments. One…
IRS announced new per diem rates for business travel, effective October 1, 2024. Employers can use these rates through September 30, 2025. Notice 2024-68 contained the IRS per diem rates, which you can use to substantiate the amount of expenses…
An employer in Florida has agreed to pay $47,480 in damages to resolve a pregnancy accommodation charge, the EEOC recently announced. The agreement represents the first-ever settlement resolving a Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) complaint made to the EEOC. But…
