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Monday, April 1, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
In March 2019, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will mail letters to employers that filed 2018 Forms W-2 containing employee names and Social Security numbers (SSNs) that did not match SSA’s records. Employers need to watch for the aforementioned letter and take immediate action if received.
Monday, April 1, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
Check out a summary of compliance requirements that took effect recently or will take effect over the next couple of months.
Monday, April 1, 2019
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HR Tips
On March 7, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a proposed rule that would increase the minimum salary required to qualify for exemptions from overtime for administrative, professional, executive, and highly compensated employees. Here are some answers to some frequently asked questions about the proposed rule.
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
A District Judge in the District of Arizona held that Walmart Inc. violated the non-discrimination provisions of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (“AMMA”) when it fired a medical marijuana cardholder for testing positive on a routine post-accident drug test.
Monday, March 4, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
As of the tax year 2018, the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (MSRRA) has been modified to allow military spouses to file state tax returns in their service member's home state whether they have ever lived there or not.
Monday, March 4, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
The District of Columbia has enacted legislation (Act A22-0609) that will provide additional employment protections to victims and family members of victims of domestic violence, sexual offenses, and stalking. Act A22-0609 applies to all employers.
Monday, March 4, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
The list of protected classes under the New York City Human Rights Law has expanded to include “sexual and other reproductive health decisions”.
Monday, March 4, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
New York City has enacted new lactation accommodation requirements, including a requirement for covered employers to adopt a lactation room policy.
Monday, March 4, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
New Jersey has enacted legislation (Assembly Bill 15) that will raise the state’s minimum wage in several stages.
Monday, March 4, 2019
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Comprehensive Service
Michigan and certain jurisdictions within California and New Mexico have just announced an increase in their minimum wage rates. If applicable, you must increase the pay rate for your non-exempt employees to meet the new minimum wage by no later than the effective date of the increase.