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 […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! At this point, we’re all too familiar with the ramifications of COVID-19 on our world. As of a few days ago, the Citizenship and Immigration Services in the US have suspended activities in their offices, putting one more brick in the proverbial wall every country seems to be building around itself in […]
health and safety, HR News, Human Resources
How Hackers Are Taking Advantage Of The COVID-19 Epidemic
Hey Compliance Warriors! I wanted to share today an article involving the security of your business! There seems to be a large uptick in cybersecurity issues, as the passing of information over the internet goes up with everyone being at home. This article provides some great tips to avoid these potential threats and keep yourself […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has gone from a handwashing and elbow-bumping conversation to the most significant workplace issue we have ever seen. Employers are confronting dilemmas that change every day. Questions regarding how to handle emergency leave, workplace safety and health, furloughs, layoffs, and mandated closing of businesses along-side all […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Yes, we had a Coronavirus post last week, but why not another? These are both from different sources but using CDC based materials. With so much threat from the virus surrounding us, we don’t want to create panic, we want to create a plan. If you didn’t see last week’s post, then […]
discrimination, Employment Law Blogs, HR News, Human Resources, payroll law
Court Ruling States Salary History Does Not Justify Wage Disparities Between Genders
Hey Compliance Warriors! Not too long ago we posted an article about wage gap law in Philidelphia and the trend continues. In multiple other places, rulings are being passed of various scopes to eliminate discrimination when it comes to wage gaps. Read On… Article Via: leechtishman.com “On February 27, 2020, the Ninth Circuit Court of […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Not too long ago, I’d posted an article on this subject. This article, however, goes into the details of the newly enacted law. As the title suggests starting March 15th it will be a requirement for Pittsburgh employers to provide sick leave for their employees. Obviously, this law is not without its […]