IRS Eyes Implementing New Tipping Program
Storm B. Larson | 03.07.23
On February 7, 2023, the IRS published Notice 2023-13 (Notice), which announced a new proposal called the Service Industry Compliance Agreement (SITCA) program.
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Sexual Harassment Training Now Mandatory for Illinois Employers
02.25.20
Illinois recently joined the growing number of states that require employers to provide mandatory sexual harassment training. California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, New York, and Washington, D.C. are all jurisdictions that require employees and managers be trained on the right to be free from sexual harassment in the workplace.
Wisconsin Department of Revenue and Department of Workforce Development Offer Assistance to Those Affected by MyPayrollHR Closure
Jeff Storch | 10.03.19
MyPayrollHR was an online provider of payroll services, offering payroll deposit, tax withholding payment, and similar services to businesses across the US. In September, the company abruptly shut down, affecting many employers and employees.
DOL Proposed Rule Clarifies Regular Rate Exclusions from Overtime Pay
06.20.19
The past year has brought a whirlwind of regulatory activity from the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”). On the heels of eliminating the 80/20 tip credit rule and releasing a long-awaited update on overtime exemptions, the DOL has yet again come out with new proposed guidance that may bring changes to employee compensation.
Trump DOL May Soon Release Long-Awaited Overtime Rule Changes
02.22.19
On January 16, 2019, the DOL submitted a draft of its proposed changes to the white collar overtime exemptions to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. OMB review is traditionally the last stop before a new proposed rule is published. This long-awaited rule change will likely make more executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees eligible for overtime compensation by raising the minimum salary at which employees in these positions would be exempt from overtime pay.
DOL Ends 80/20 Employee Tip Credit Rule
12.18.18
On November 08, 2018, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a new opinion letter eliminating the “80/20 rule” for tipped employees.
SSA To Resume Issuing Social Security Number Mismatch Letters to Employers
11.13.18
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced it will once again issue “mismatch letters” to employers. Beginning in March of 2019, the SSA plans to resume mailing letters to employers who have filed at least one Form W-2 containing a social security number (SSN) and name reported for one or more employees that do not match SSA records.
DOL - OCI Free Health Benefits Laws Compliance Seminar in Madison In July
Jeff Storch | 06.07.18
DOL Issues Press Release Proposing to Reverse Position on Mandatory Tip Pools
Jeff Storch | 12.05.17
IRS Updates to Revenue Procedure: Limits for HSAs and HDHPs
Jeff Storch | 05.08.17
The IRS released its annual Revenue Procedure updating the various limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs).
U.S. House of Representatives Passes the American Health Care Act
Brian P. Goodman | 05.05.17
On May 4, 2017, the United States House of Representatives narrowly voted to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act with the American Health Care Act (AHCA).
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Issues Rule Regarding Retaliation Complaints Against Whistleblowers in the Automotive Industry
12.22.16
OSHA has issued final procedures and time frames for handling retaliation complaints against whistleblowers in the automotive industry
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has Published a New Version of Form I-9
Jeff Storch | 11.18.16
On November 14, 2016, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.
Is a Business Responsible for Its Employees' Bad Behavior?
05.12.16
In June 2014, Kevin Roper, a Walmart semi-truck driver, rear-ended Tracy Morgan’s tour bus on the New Jersey turnpike. Following the accident, Tracy Morgan and others sued Walmart, Roper’s employer, for negligence.
Can Employers Legally Require Access to Employees’ Social Media Accounts?
Julia Potter | 04.15.16
A recent report from the Pew Research Center reveals that nearly two thirds of American adults use social networking sites.