Jul 2, 2020 | Regulatory Updates
Changes to minimum wages and to wage-related laws took effect Wednesday, July 1, 2020, requiring affected employers to ensure they are in compliance. Jurisdictions affected by a minimum wage increase are as follows: California Alameda $15.00/hr Berkeley...
Jan 8, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Regulatory Updates
PFML is coming for Massachusetts workers. Find high-level answers to your questions on what it is, who it affects, when it’s happening as well as links to where to find more detailed answers. What is PFML? PFML stands for Paid Family Medical Leave. It’s a...
IRS Issues 2020 Standard Mileage Rates
Jan 6, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Regulatory Updates
The Internal Revenue Service issued the 2020 optional standard mileage rates (PDF) used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. As of January 1, 2020, the standard mileage rates for the use of...
What to Know About the Minimum Wage Increase in 2020
Jan 3, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Regulatory Updates
Effective January 1, 2020, twenty states increased their minimum wages as follows: State New Minimum Wage Alaska $10.19 Arizona $12.00 Arkansas $10.00 California $13.00 Colorado $12.00 Florida $8.56 Maine $12.00 Maryland $11.00 Massachusetts $12.75 Michigan...
The Employment Laws Every Growing Organization Should Know About
Jan 2, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Regulatory Updates
Periods of growth are particularly exciting for small and midsize businesses, but they also bring new HR challenges. Along with adding employees— which may change the feel of your culture as well as your floorplan — your organization may become subject to federal and...