Dec 18, 2019 | HR Regulations, Human Resources, Industry News
New York State recently passed legislation that significantly expanded its definition of unlawful harassment. Employers, here is what you need to know. What employers are covered that weren’t before? As of February 8, 2020, all sizes of employers are covered by all...
Dec 16, 2019 | HR Regulations, Human Resources, Industry News
The 2020 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate, is now available on IRS.gov. The new W-4 form incorporates changes ushered in by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act allowing employees to more accurately estimate the amount of tax they ask their employers to withhold...
Dec 9, 2019 | HR Regulations, Human Resources, Industry News
The ABC test is a guide for employers to use to determine if a worker is considered an independent contractor or an employee in the eyes of the government. Employers with workers not classified properly as an employee or independent contractor can face penalties of...
Dec 5, 2019 | HR Regulations, Human Resources, Industry News
Serving alcohol at company parties can be a liability, however, steps can be taken to protect your organization and employees. Employers may be liable for employee misconduct and negligence when the employee is acting “in the course and scope of employment,” so make...
Dec 19, 2018 | HR Regulations, Human Resources
Time Off for Employees? Are you obligated to give your employees time off on holidays? The simple answer is “no.” Premium Pay You are also under no obligation to pay employees a rate higher than their regular pay for working on holidays unless you are in a...
Nov 28, 2018 | HR Regulations, Human Resources
Moonlighting, The Good & The Bad Should you allow your employees to moonlight at a second job? Is it against the law to prohibit moonlighting? In some states it can be illegal. Many employees moonlight at a second job because they need a second source of...
