The highly anticipated Workers’ Bill of Rights was recently published by NYC officials, and businesses must provide a copy to new and current employees by July 1, 2024. The Bill of Rights The Bill of Rights is an internet-based reference tool that NYC employees, applicants, and independent contractors can access. This tool details workplace rights […]
Two states, Colorado and Washington, are likely to begin banning employers from having mandatory employee meetings about religion and politics. These meetings, also called “captive audience meetings,” are often mandated by employers. If an employee doesn’t attend, there is the threat of penalty, discipline, and even discharge from employment—this includes being unable to join a […]
California employers have until May 8, 2024, to report their 2023 pay data. Employers might be familiar with the original pay data law passed in 2020 and the amendments made in 2022, but there are a few updates to catch up on. Changes have been made to the reporting templates, requiring some additional information. Changes […]
Soon, it will be harder for businesses to classify workers as independent contractors. Under the Department of Labor, the administration revoked a rule allowing businesses to classify workers as independent contractors. Instead, businesses might be forced to follow an outdated standard that will likely result in more workers being classified as employees. Here are a […]
Last year, the IRS issued new regulations dictating how businesses file their tax paperwork. Beginning 2024, nearly all businesses will have to file electronically. It isn’t limited simply to tax returns. Any business that files at least ten forms with the IRS in aggregate are now required to do so electronically. Mandatory e-filing applies to […]
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued its final rule that expands the litmus test for determining when two business entities are joint employers. Unfortunately, the final rule tracks closely with the proposed rule issued last year. It opens the door to some strange business arrangements should a recent Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution […]
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 […]
As the saying goes, out with the old in with the new! 2020 has been a hectic year and one of astounding resilience, and now as we reach the year’s close, it can be a little less demanding for most of your staff—a season of office parties, vacation time, and celebratory staff lunches. However, if […]
With a shift in focus to the reopening of economies across the U.S., many businesses are looking towards their reopening strategies and what to expect as they bring back their workforce and open up their doors. The Coronavirus still remains a threat, but with some planning and precautions set in place, you can best protect your staff […]
For California, 2019 is all about continuing its active involvement in regulating the employer-employee relationship. The state’s legislature is enacting many new laws affecting California employers, from workplace discrimination, harassment and retaliation protections to required gender representation on boards of directors to wage and hour protections, just to name a few. Last year’s #MeToo movement […]
