By Salvatore G. Gangemi | February 15, 2024 The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a Final Rule on the standards for determining independent contractor status for purposes of minimum wage and overtime pay issues under the Fair Labor …
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As an employer, you have responsibilities towards your employees. Many of these responsibilities are explicitly outlined in labor laws. These are laws about how to compensate employees, what you need to pay in overtime, and how to properly categorize employees. …
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Are you debating whether some of your employees should receive exempt status? Then you may want to follow the recent proposed changes to the minimum salary for exempt employees. Currently, the minimum salary an employee needs to receive to be …
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Many organizations fail to recognize when an employee seeks, or is eligible for, reasonable accommodation. Join us for a helpful overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, common issues, and employer best practices. We’ll address key provisions and …
VIEW POSTThe U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule for independent contractor classification under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Beginning on March 11, 2024, the rule will effectively reinstate the longstanding version of the “economic reality” …
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Why do legitimate, law-abiding businesses need to file beneficial ownership information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)? For years, the U.S. government has been working to stop criminals from using business structures to hide or benefit from illegal activities, …
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What Employers Need to Pay Attention to in 2024: With the turn of the year behind us, Commonwealth Payroll & HR is offering a beacon of insight into the future employment complexities we can expect in 2024. Jeff Plakans, Founder …
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The I-9 form can seem deceptively simple, but many employers inadvertently make mistakes in I-9 administration that could prove costly in the event of an audit. This webinar will cover the new version of Form I-9 (v. 8/1/23) which …
VIEW POSTThe Federal Department of Labor (DOL) has announced the release of its proposed rule to increase the minimum salary required for certain employees to be classified as exempt from minimum wage and overtime. While we don’t usually report on proposed …
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Updated Form I-9 as of August 1, 2023 Effective November 1, employers must use the updated Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the 08/01/2023 edition date. It can be downloaded here or on the USCIS website. Employers can also order …
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