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- Compliance Watch Compliance Watch, Issue 04: SECURE plan amendments due December 31, OSHA’s HazCom deadline + 5 more updates
- Compliance Wire Retirement plans: discretionary SECURE amendments due Dec 31
- Compliance Wire OSHA HazCom: employer updates for substances due Nov 20
- Compliance Wire DHS proposes ending the 60-day grace period after a job ends
- Compliance Wire California: bereavement leave can cover a designated person
- Compliance Wire California: immigration-related retaliation ban expands
- Compliance Wire New York: Employees can request personnel files from Nov 8
- Compliance Wire Maryland: Paid leave contributions start January 1, 2027
Compliance guidance for all 50 states. Filter the library by topic, keyword, or state.
Employing Our Nation’s Youth
As the United States industrialized over the 19th century, factories and mines often sought the nation’s youth for a variety…
SB 1162- California’s New Pay Transparency Law
Effective January 1, 2023, California enacted a new pay transparency law (SB 1162) with the intent toamend both the California…
DHS & Remote I-9 Verification Comprehensive Overview
Jan 23rd, 2023 Form I-9 is the first introduction to the world of immigration & work authorizations. The U.S. immigration…
The 101 On The New Form I-9
Form I-9 is a critical step in the hiring process. Employers hiring new workers must have each new employee complete…
An 8 Step Guide For New Managers
Moving into a managerial position can come with many different emotions. Managers are responsible for motivating and supporting their employees…
New Year: New W-4 Exemption Required
With a New Year upon us, it’s time for employees to submit a new Form W-4! Although most employees may…
1099 Independent Contractors and Backup Withholding
In 2005, a Texas masonry business hired and utilized several subcontractors to perform the labor necessary on behalf of the…
I-9 and E-Verify
I-9 is a very important form used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired in the United…
Encouraging Employee Attendance
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California Expands Definition of “Family Member” Under Paid Sick Leave Law
Starting January 1, 2023, the definition of a family member will also include a designated person under the Healthy Workplaces…
The Dangers of Using an ERTC Mill
The IRS has recently warned employers to be on the lookout for third-party companies promising significant tax breaks in exchange…
14 Tips About Server Tips: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know
Photo by Petr Sevcovic on Unsplash If you’re a restaurant owner, you should be aware that under the Fair Labor…
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