This week’s question comes from Will, a restaurant owner. We’ve hired several students to work for us this summer. Most of them don’t expect to owe any income tax this year. How do students claim exemption from income tax withholding? Answer: Students or others who...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for May 30, 2009
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending May 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 621,000, a decrease of 4,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 625,000. The 4-week moving average was 631,250, an increase of...
Tip of the Week: The Impending Impact of the Employee Free Choice Act
You may have heard news reports about the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), but aren’t sure how it might impact your company. All employers must be aware of what its passage would mean, how it would impact the rôle of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and how...
US Department of Labor Issues Opinion Letter on On-Call Time for Ambulance Personnel
The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued Administrator signed Opinion Letter FLSA2009-7. Although Opinion Letters only apply to the exact set of facts and circumstances presented in each case, they are a valuable aid in understanding current interpretations of...
IRS Updates Form 941 Instructions for COBRA Premium Assistance Reporting
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated its instructions for Form 941, Employer’s QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return. Using the new guidance, employers are now instructed to report on line 12a “65% of the COBRA premiums for assistance eligible individuals” (AEIs)....
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