March 30, 2020
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has put a major strain on every aspect of daily life around the world, including the United States. As spread of the disease shows no sign of slowing down, there is…
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March 19, 2020
We believe the information below gives you everything you need to know as of March 19, 2020 about the coronavirus: Q1. – What is Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Coronavirus Disease 2019 is a respiratory illness (an…
June 15, 2016
Employers need to know and understand new rules and regulations regarding their wellness program and overtime pay for salaried employees. If you need clarification, let us send out our HR Consultant for a free review/consultation….
May 19, 2016
OVERVIEW On May 18, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule regarding overtime wage payment qualifications for the “white collar exemptions” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule…
March 21, 2016
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires certain employers to provide rest breaks and accommodations for employees who are nursing mothers to express breast milk. This requirement took effect immediately upon the ACA’s enactment on March…
November 2, 2015
Proposed regulations would update prior IRS guidance to reflect that same-sex couples can now marry in all states and that all states must recognize these marriages. Individuals in domestic partnerships, civil unions or similar relationships are…
October 21, 2015
Under the Affordable Care Act, there are several changes for large employers (100+ full time equivalent employees) and mid-sized employers (50-99 full time equivalent employees). Here are the major ones to be aware of in…
August 10, 2015
Q: Our employees often don’t turn their timesheets in on time. If an employee doesn’t submit his sheet on time, can we delay processing his paycheck until the next pay period? A: It is the employer’s…
August 3, 2015
Updates to FLSA White Collar Exemption Requirements Announced Following a directive from President Obama, the Department of Labor has proposed changes to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) rules regarding the executive, professional, and…
July 16, 2015
Question: An employee’s recent public Facebook post contains negative statements directed toward a minority group and has caused a stir at the office. It is her private Facebook account, but on it she identifies herself…