Notice 2021-26 addresses the taxation of dependent care benefits provided through a dependent care assistance program (DCAP) that are made available in taxable years ending in 2021 and 2022 due to the application of either the carryover or the extension of a claims period made available under § 214 of the Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax […]
Author: Lisa Smith, SPHR
BREAKING NEWS: Common but costly errors employers should avoid when filing taxes or claiming credits
Employers filing employment tax returns and claiming an employer tax credit should read the instructions for Form 941 and carefully complete the form to avoid mistakes. Using a reputable tax preparer including a certified public accountant, enrolled agent or other knowledgeable tax professional can also help avoid errors. Mistakes can result in a processing delay or a balance due notice, which could mean […]
On May 3, 2021, the National Federation of Independent Business (“NFIB”) released its latest survey on the impact the pandemic has had on small businesses. The NFIB is the largest small business association in the country, with about 300,000 members, and this survey is the 17th survey the NFIB has conducted. You may see the […]
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the withdrawal – effective May 6 – of the “Independent Contractor Rule,” to protect workers’ rights to the minimum wage and overtime compensation protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Department is withdrawing the rule for several reasons, including: The independent contractor rule was in tension with the […]
By Jennifer L. Mora On April 28, 2021, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney signed Bill No. 200625 which, effective January 1, 2022, prohibits employers from requiring prospective employees to undergo testing for the presence of marijuana as a condition of employment. Currently, only New York City and Nevada have similar drug testing restrictions, but we expect this trend to continue. Nevada prohibits […]
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a final rule delaying portions of the 2020 Tip final rule until December 31, 2021. The remainder of the 2020 Tip final rule will become effective April 30, 2021 including the rules addressing: A prohibition on employers, including supervisors and managers, keeping tips received by workers, regardless of whether […]
Attorney Blog, Human Resources
Multistate Compliance Concerns for Employers With Out-of-State Remote Employees
The COVID-19 pandemic shifted many employees to remote work and telecommuting. Because of this, many employees, who are no longer tethered to an office space, have moved out-of-state from their initial workspace for personal or financial reasons. In response, many employers are left to figure out what their legal obligations are for their remote employees […]
Attorney Blog, Human Resources
Lawsuit Against Pilgrim’s Pride Alleges Lack of Precautions Against COVID-19
This week, spouses of two individuals who died from COVID-19 filed a complaint against Pilgrim’s Pride, along with related defendants JBS USA Holdings Inc. and Packers Sanitation Services LTD, alleging that the defendants should have done more to protect its employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the complaint, which was filed in the Eastern District […]
Updated Apr. 27, 2021 Summary of Recent Changes Updates as of April 27, 2021 Guiding principles for fully vaccinated people are now provided. Underscores that immunocompromised people need to consult their healthcare provider about these recommendations, even if fully vaccinated. Fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear a mask outdoors, except in certain crowded […]
Employers Have Until July 19, 2021 to Submit Two Years of EEO-1 Component 1 Data After delaying the opening of the 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 Data Collection on May 8, 2020 in light of the COVID-19 public health emergency, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that the 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component […]