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…
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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…
For the 14th straight year, Fall Protection-General Requirements tops the list of OSHA’s most frequently cited workplace safety violations, according to a National Safety Council press release. And here’s the kicker: The associated costs don’t stop at OSHA fines. Most…
A recent court case is a reminder to confirm that you're using an IRS-designated private delivery service. Otherwise, your mailing may be late. And even one day late is still late. One company had to deal with the fallout from…
College students can't stand the 150 credit hour requirement to sit for the CPA exam. Employers are desperate to find the next wave of accountants. And now the two main obstacles standing in the way are smelling the coffee. The…
