Urgent Update: Department of Labor Ruling Blocked
Late yesterday, a federal judge in Texas blocked the Department of Labor’s ruling on overtime pay, which was set to take effect on December 1st. This is the ruling that…
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The Worst Things to Buy During the Holidays
Holiday shopping season goes into full gear this week, as consumers and retailers prepare for Black Friday. Whether you’ve meticulously planned out your purchases or you just wing it and…
Special Alert: DOL Implementation Deadline December 1
Earlier this year, The Department of Labor announced a Final Rule on overtime pay. Hopefully, you’ve had time to prepare for implementation, which occurs December 1, 2016. Here are some…
Retirement Alert: New Contribution Limits in 2017
Section 415 of the Tax Code, which limits the allowable contribution amounts to retirement plans, is reviewed every year and cost-of-living adjustments are made. The IRS has determined that beginning…
Don’t Lose Your Top Performers
Are your top performers satisfied at your business? Hopefully you have an open dialog with your employees, and you have an idea of how they’re feeling about their jobs. However,…
Election 2016: Your Obligations to Your Employees
Don’t worry, this isn’t another political post! As you know, election 2016 is imminent. Did you also know that in some states, employers have legal responsibilities on voting day? Attorney…
Prepare Now for New Filing Deadline
The IRS has announced a new deadline for W-2 and 1099 filings. It is important to plan now, as the deadline has been moved up. From CPA Practice Advisor: “Historically,…
EEOC Will Collect Pay Data in 2018
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that some employers will be required to submit data regarding employees’ pay, beginning March 31, 2018. Smaller businesses may not be affected…
Job Flexibility: Dispelling the Myths
Employers are fighting harder, and offering more perks, to land the best employees. Do you give workers the flexibility they’re looking for? You’ve probably read about the changes in business…
Special Tax Alert: Tax Credit Deadline 9/28
Employers of workers facing significant barriers to employment are urged to apply for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) enacted by the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act. The…