On January 6, 2021, the Department of Labor issued their final rule on independent contractor status, bringing clarity to the employee vs. independent contractor standard. The final rule sharpens this…
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On Sunday, December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the new COVID-19 relief bill which contains a wide range of provisions in response to the continued pandemic that has affected the…
California Family Rights Act Currently, the California Family Rights Act (CFRA), like the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), covers employers with 50 or more employees for each working…
My objective has been clear for many years now: Convince my bosses to let us have an office pet. Why? Pets provide opportunities for connection, calm, and collaboration in the…
Hindsight is 2020 but preparation is key. In a year full of first impressions, uncertainty, and surprise, it can be difficult to look to the New Year with optimism. Did…
Effective January 1, 2021, Florida will require private employers to verify a person’s employment eligibility after the person accepts an offer of employment. Private employers can comply by either: using…
2020 has certainly had its share of challenges, but closing your books doesn’t have to be one of them. Join us as we discuss payroll year-end reporting and processing. Essential…
Effective September 30, 2020, employees of all private employers in the State of New York shall begin to accrue sick leave, although they will have to wait until January 1,…
This year has been daunting. The pandemic has taken loved ones and friends too soon, many workers have lost jobs, and employees now spend workdays social distancing from each other….
One of the biggest outcomes of the global coronavirus pandemic was the shift to a remote workforce. While the initial change was unexpected, many employers have found that their workforce…
