New form becomes mandatory Sept. 18 The newest version of the Form I-9 was published by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services July 17. The form, used by HR to verify employment eligibility, will be mandatory beginning Sept. 18. “Employers will be able to Read More
Employee handbooks should be a staple of any business, whether small or large. While it might seem unnecessary to create a handbook for a small company of just four employees, a properly written handbook can help protect your company from liability, ensure consistent Read More
As the new year approaches, most business owners are busy finishing up paperwork, projects and meeting end-of-the-year deadlines. With all the excitement, don’t overlook two important federal deadlines. New Form I-9 Released A new version of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, was Read More
A nationwide injunction issued by a federal judge has blocked the new overtime-pay regulation which was scheduled to begin on December 1, 2016. Since the decision was announced in May, there has been much debate about the Department of Labor’s mandatory overtime pay Read More
For all employers, the new overtime rules go into effect December 1, 2016. Here is a quick video from our friends at the Department of Labor that summarizes the rules nicely through multiple examples. Here is a summary form of another example that Read More
At the federal level there is pending legislation regarding increase the current wages for Exempt employees. There is some good news ~ the final rule will likely not be issued until the end of 2016! However, there will be a narrow window for Read More