Hey Compliance Warriors! Here is a list of minimum wage changes through mid-2021 as of today. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! On December 21st, Congress passed the long-awaited Coronavirus Relief Bill. There are many pieces to this new package and here are some of the highlights. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a final rule protecting the tips of employees. This rule addresses amendments made to Section 3(m) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 (CAA). Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! Holidays are the time of the year when employers give gift cards in large quantities. They are quick and easy and also very much appreciated by everyone. But, are they taxable as income or are they considered a De Minimis gift? Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2021 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! On December 16th, the EECO published updates to their COVID guidance for employers. This guidance says employers are allowed to require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine with a few exceptions. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today posted an updated and expanded technical assistance publication addressing questions arising under the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Laws related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on…
Hey Compliance Warriors! We know that our HR world is changing constantly. Here are a few of the recent updates. Read on… DOL Confirms it Will Comply With New Court Order on Wage Rates The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that it plans to comply with a new U.S. district court order ruling that […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Employers often ask me if HIPAA applies to the workplace. Normally, the answer is no. But, here is a better explanation. Read on… When COVID-19 first began to spread in the United States, a recurring question we received was whether employers become subject to HIPAA by taking employee temperatures or collecting medical […]