This week’s question comes from Meg, an HR manager. We have a third shift that works from 11 pm to 7 am the following day. Some of the workers will work this Saturday night into Sunday. How many hours do we need to pay for work on the third shift this Saturday night?...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for October 30, 2010
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending October 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 457,000, an increase of 20,000 from the previous week’s revised figure of 437,000. The 4-week moving average was 456,000, an increase...
Tip of the Week: Technologies to Improve Remote Workforce Communications
Technological advances have evolved to help employers enhance their operations, become more cost-efficient, and become more engaged with their workers. If you employ a remote workforce, technology is often crucial to bridging any communication lag. Accessible...
IRS Announces 2011 SEP Compensation Limitation
In IR-2010-108, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced the 2011 compensation limitation for Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plans. Under §408(k)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, SEP contributions are generally required for any employee of an employer...
IRS Announces Adjustments to SIMPLE Plan Limits for 2011
In IR-2010-108, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced cost-of-living adjustments to the limits on SIMPLE plan contributions for 2011. The limitation for SIMPLE plans is codified in §408(p)(2)(E) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (IRC). This section also...
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