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Tip of the Week: Learn More About the Newly-Revised FMLA Regulations
As the January 16, 2009 deadline for implementing the new Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations draws closer, it becomes increasingly important to ensure that your company policies are...
2008 Form W-2 Tips, Part 1, General Information
This is one in a continuing series on the 2008 Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, which employers must generally furnish to employees no later than February 2, 2009. Forms mailed on the due date are...
New Year’s Day Holiday May Require Change in Processing Schedule
Thursday, January 1, 2009 will be New Year’s Day, a federal holiday. The offices of Vision Payroll will close New Year’s Eve, December 31 at 2 pm and re-open Friday January 2. Most banks will also...
US Department of Labor Issues Opinion Letter on Daycare Center Instructors
The US Department of Labor recently issued non-Administrator signed Opinion Letter FLSA2008-13NA. Although Opinion Letters only apply to the exact set of facts and circumstances presented in each...
Virginia Payday Lenders Face New Restrictions January 1
In conjunction with recent amendments to the Payday Loan Act (Code of Virginia §§6.1-444 et seq.) that take effect January 1, 2009, the Virginia State Corporation Commission has adopted conforming...
Question of the Week: Can a Partner Receive a Paycheck from a Partnership?
This week’s question comes from Carl, a partner in a partnership. I am an investor in a partnership and own a 25% interest as a partner. I also work for the business that the partnership owns. Can I...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for December 6, 2008
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ended December 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 573,000, an increase of 58,000 from the previous week's revised...
Tip of the Week: Get Ready for Newly-Revised FMLA Regulations
Do you know which employers must grant leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? Are you sure about the benefits eligible employees must receive under the FMLA? Do you even know...
US Department of Labor Issues Opinion Letter on Overtime Pay Calculation
The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued non-Administrator signed Opinion Letter FLSA2008-12NA. Although Opinion Letters only apply to the exact set of facts and circumstances presented in...
Christmas Day Holiday May Require Change in Processing Schedule
Thursday, December 25, 2008 will be Christmas Day, a federal holiday. The offices of Vision Payroll will close Christmas Eve, December 24 at 2 pm and re-open Friday December 26. Most banks will also...
