Hey Compliance Warriors! New York is another in a line of states requiring face coverings being worn by essential business employees. Below you’ll see the guidance issued and plenty of questions answered. Read on… Article Via: fisherphillips.com “Governor Cuomo recently issued an Executive Order directing essential businesses to provide face coverings to their employees when […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! USCIS released a revised M-274, Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9, with expanded information on properly completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Revisions include updates based on the recent Form I-9 release, as well as policy changes and clarifications. We will be doing a detailed webinar on May 8th. More information to come. […]
Employment Law Blogs, HR News, payroll law
Common errors to avoid when filing for advance payment of employer credits
Hey Compliance Warriors! Employers who are filing Form 7200, Advance Payment of Employer Credits Due to COVID-19 should read the instructions carefully and take their time when completing this form to avoid mistakes. Using a reputable tax preparer – including certified public accountants, enrolled agents or other knowledgeable tax professionals – can also help avoid errors. Mistakes can […]
Employment Law Blogs, HR News, payroll law
Covid-Caused Furloughs, Layoffs, Pay Reductions. What Should Employers Do?
Hey Compliance Warriors! The debate on what to do with our employees has been going on for quite a while now, and it can be a difficult decision to make. To that end, this article makes some very helpful points that employers need to consider when thinking about laying people off, etc. Read on… Article […]
Employment Law Blogs, HR News, Human Resources, Payroll, payroll law, taxes
Employers Are Overlooking The CARES Act Employee Retention Credit
Hey Compliance Warriors! A benefit to the CARES act has been overlooked by employers quite a bit. The ability to receive a tax credit for retaining your current employees. What goes into receiving this credit and how beneficial is it really? Read on… Article Via: velaw.com “Employers faced with difficult decisions about whether to lay […]
Attorney Blog, Human Resources
Texas Appellate Court Shows Non-Competes Are Still Alive and Well in Texas
Courts have frequently held that a no-solicitation agreement is unreasonable to the extent it prohibits a former sales employee from soliciting customers the employee did not serve for the employer. In Gehrke v. Merritt Hawkins and Associates, LLC, however, the court of appeals held that a trial court should have allowed a broader restriction barring […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! We love seeing when our states fight for our rights as citizens. Thankfully Massachusetts Attorney General did just that in regards to the CARE act. Read on… Article Via: consumerfinancialserviceslawmonitor.com Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey issued on Tuesday the latest in a series of orders regarding debt collection in the face of the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) outbreak. The most recent guidance document […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! In the current work world, employers are faced with a strange new challenge. Because of working from home – AKA remote working – there is a chance that the rates at which an employee should be taxed would change. Read on… Article Via: saltsavvy.com Many employees are now telecommuting due to the […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Rapidly changing rules and regulations for the Coronavirus pandemic are leading to new guidance daily. Here are some new IRS notices. Read on…
Employment Law Blogs, health and safety, Human Resources, Just in Case, Washington State
New Guidance For Seattle Area Businesses Issued By CDC
Hey Compliance Warriors! Rapidly changing rules and regulations for the Coronavuris pandemic are leading to new guidance daily. This, in particular, is for businesses around Seattle. Being a major coastal metropolis, additional screening is highly recommended. Read on… Article Via: dwt.com “The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) today issued new guidance for businesses in King, […]