As the United States industrialized over the 19th century, factories and mines often sought the nation’s youth for a variety of tasks. In fact, 18 percent of the nation’s workforce consisted of children aged 10 to 15-years-old. Oftentimes, children were hired alongside their parents, allowing the parents to both work and watch their children while […]
Effective January 1, 2023, California enacted a new pay transparency law (SB 1162) with the intent toamend both the California Government Code section 12999 and the California Labor Code section 432.3.As an enhanced hybrid of both California Codes, SB 1162 seeks to vastly expand the employer’s pay datareporting requirements and increasing applicant and employee pay […]
Jan 23rd, 2023 Form I-9 is the first introduction to the world of immigration & work authorizations. The U.S. immigration laws focus on employers enforcing these laws. When a new hire begins, employers inspect official documents and verify the employee’s legal status. Individuals in the U.S. & authorized to work can begin clocking hours once […]
Form I-9 is a critical step in the hiring process. Employers hiring new workers must have each new employee complete the I-9 to verify the employee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Likewise, recruiters who place employees must also have new employees complete Form I-9 as if they were the employer. New employees must […]
Moving into a managerial position can come with many different emotions. Managers are responsible for motivating and supporting their employees to achieve their potential. While this is exciting, it can be a little stressful as well. Because many managers start their roles with little to no experience, it can be difficult to develop the skills […]
With a New Year upon us, it’s time for employees to submit a new Form W-4! Although most employees may continue with their existing Form W-4 on file, many other employees may have experienced a lifestyle change (or changes) during the 2022 calendar year that will impact their tax liability for the 2023 calendar year […]
In 2005, a Texas masonry business hired and utilized several subcontractors to perform the labor necessary on behalf of the business. For the tax years 2005-2008, the business owner had filed Form 1099 to report the payments made to the subcontractors, but several of those 1099s filed lacked the required Taxpayer Identification (“TIN”) numbers. Pursuant […]
I-9 is a very important form used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired in the United States. However, as necessary as the form is, it remains a huge HR headache. In recent months, the process of completing I-9 forms in HR departments has changed significantly. Furthermore, the E-Verify system has also […]
Starting January 1, 2023, the definition of a family member will also include a designated person under the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act (HWHFA). Presently, the HWHFA specifies that a family member comprises of a child, grandparent, grandchild, sibling, spouse, or domestic partner. The newly expanded definition of a family member will allow employees to […]
