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Employment-Related Taxes Differ Among the States
If you own a company and have employees that travel, live, and work in different states, have you ever wondered about their state employment-related taxes? For example, if you own a company in Virginia but two of your employees live in Florida, how will they be taxed?...
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The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has published an update to its model notice form that is used to inform employees about Children’s Health Insurance Program (“CHIP”). Employers with group health plans are required to distribute a CHIP notice at least...
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Coronavirus Update to Employers
On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of 2019-nCov also knows as “Coronavirus” as a public health emergency of international concern. On January 31, 2020 President Trump signed a presidential proclamation suspending entry into...
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Payroll Adjustments in a Leap Year
February typically has twenty-eight (28) days. However, in a Leap Year—such as 2020—February sprouts a 29th day. That extra day can be a logistical headache for employers, because it can trigger an extra pay period for employees. Whether your company is...
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Maryland Bans the Box Statewide
Maryland has just joined a growing number of states and local jurisdictions in banning private employers from requesting information about an applicant’s criminal history in job applications. Some Maryland localities (like Baltimore, Montgomery County, and Prince...
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Oregon Enacts New Corporate Activity Tax
Oregon recently passed a new Corporate Activity Tax (“CAT”), which became effective on January 1, 2020. The CAT impacts not only corporations, but most business entities that have a strong economic presence in the state of Oregon. This new tax is imposed...
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Empowerment Era Turns its Focus to Worker Safety
Employee well-being has always been important. However, the 2010’s saw rapid growth in the use of both mobile devices and social media, particularly in the workplace. Employees began to take advantage of their ability to instantly share their struggles and...
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Court Revives Philadelphia’s History Ban
California Ban on Arbitration Agreements Further Enjoined
The California legislature passed a new law in 2019 (AB 51) barring employers from requiring employees to enter into arbitration agreements that cover wage and hour claims and FEHA claims (discrimination, harassment, retaliation). Once in effect, the mandatory...
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The Pros and Cons of 1099 Independent Contractors
If you need to hire some extra workers, adding a person who must be classified as an “employee” brings with it a set of obligations under state and federal labor and tax laws. You generally must withhold from wages federal and state income tax, the employee’s share...
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Minimum Wage Rate Changes by State
The federal minimum wage rate of $7.25 has remained unchanged since 2009. Effective January 1, 2020, twenty-one (21) states have adopted a higher minimum wage than the federal rate. To help ensure that the minimum wage keeps pace with the rising cost of living, many...
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OSHA Form 300A Electronic Filing
Most employers with more than ten (10) employees are required to keep a record of serious work-related injuries and illnesses. (Certain low-risk industries are exempted.) Minor injuries requiring first aid only do not need to be recorded. Employers record and keep...
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