Tuesday, June 30, 2020
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Comprehensive Service (News)
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 6-3 that federal law prohibits employers from discriminating against applicants and employees because they are gay or transgender.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
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Comprehensive Service (News)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued updated guidance on recording occupational illnesses related to COVID-19. The guidance took effect May 26, 2020 and remains in effect until further notice.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
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Comprehensive Service (News)
The DOL has issued a final rule that allows employers to offer bonuses or other incentive pay to employees who are paid overtime under the fluctuating workweek method of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The final rule takes effect August 7, 2020.
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
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HR Tips
To lower costs and avoid layoffs during difficult times, employers may consider reducing employees' regular work hours. Among other things, a reduction in hours can affect wage and hour law compliance, eligibility for unemployment and benefits, loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), and employee morale. For those reasons, it's important to carefully consider a number of factors before reducing employees' hours.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
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Comprehensive Service (News)
A number of state and local minimum wage rates are scheduled to increase on July 1, 2020. Below is a summary of these changes and guidelines to help you comply with your minimum wage requirements.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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Comprehensive Service (News)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a temporary policy regarding expired documents used for Form I-9 purposes. The Form I-9 is used to verify a new hire's identity and work authorization.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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Comprehensive Service (News)
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a final rule for determining whether employers qualify as "retail or service" establishments for purposes of an overtime exemption for commission-based employees. The final rule takes effect immediately.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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Comprehensive Service (News)
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued updated guidance on recording occupational illnesses related to COVID-19. The guidance took effect May 26, 2020 and remains in effect until further notice.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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Comprehensive Service (News)
On May 20, 2020, the IRS released inflation-adjusted contribution limitations for calendar year 2021, regarding health savings accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs).
Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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Comprehensive Service (News)
On May 12, 2020, the IRS released Notices 2020-29 and 2020-33 providing for increased flexibility in relation to Section 125 plans during calendar year 2020.