Feds clarify FMLA reg — and it’s good news
It’s finally clear: When requesting Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) time off, your employees are obligated to follow company policies and procedures. That’s the upshot of a recent Opinion Letter...
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Federal Reserve: Expect business to pick up in these regions
Based on activity among its member institutions, the Federal Reserve has released its predictions on which parts of the country are likely to see a rise, or a drop, in business. The predictions come...
View ArticleDOL getting tougher on labor violations
The U.S. Department of Labor just announced it’s hiring 250 investigators to look into a range of labor violations. The impetus for the move came in the form of a recent report titled “Broken Laws,...
View ArticleCOBRA subsidy notices due Feb. 17
By now, you’ve undoubtedly heard that the Obama administration’s COBRA subsidy program’s been extended. What you may not have heard: Employers must send a new notice to affected employees by Feb. 17....
View ArticleObama extends FMLA benefits to more employees
Get ready: Your company is likely going to have to offer medical leave options in more situations. President Obama has announced he’s extending benefits under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to...
View ArticleNew 401(k) rules issued: Start your compliance efforts now
The Department of Labor’s latest initiative creates a mammoth new to-do list for employers when it comes to retirement plan fee disclosure. The feds just issued final rules to make 401(k)s and the...
View ArticleNew DOL tool gives employers help, takes away excuses for noncompliance
Workplace accidents and illnesses take a serious financial toll on companies of all sizes and in all industries. This new fed tool can keep your company from making another costly mistake: misreporting...
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Expensive OT mistakes firms every day
Here’s a riddle for you: When can five minutes cost your company six figures … or more? Answer: When those five minutes aren’t compensated for day after day. The Department of Labor and the courts are...
View ArticleWarning about hiring independent contractors
A new initiative involving 10 states, the IRS and the U.S. Department of Labor takes aim at worker classification. Classifying workers as independent contractors is about to get a lot tougher in those...
View ArticleFeds issue tax ruling on holiday bonuses
If you’re one of a dwindling number of employers giving out holiday bonuses, consider how the federal government treats those amounts for tax purposes. Here’s the question: If employees grow accustomed...
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DOL and states team up for audits
The U.S. Dept. of Labor has signed agreements with 12 states to conduct more and stricter audits of companies that use independent contractors. Here’s a list of the states that have inked pacts with...
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