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US Department of Labor Files Suit to Recover Overtime Wages
Following an investigation, the US Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit seeking more than $5 million in underpaid overtime. The suit was filed against CEMEX, Inc., a Houston-based provider of...
Question of the Week: Do I Now File the HIRD Report on a Quarterly Basis?
This week’s question comes from Mel, a small-business owner. I’ve heard that the Massachusetts HIRD report must now be filed on a quarterly basis. Is the report due November 15 for the third...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for September 27, 2008
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending September 27, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 497,000, an increase of 1,000 from the previous week's revised...
Tip of the Week: Start Planning Now to Comply with Identity Theft Regulation
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts recently promulgated a new regulation, 201 CMR 17.00, titled Standards for The Protection of Personal Information of Residents of the Commonwealth. The purpose of...
Columbus Day Holiday May Require Change in Processing Schedule
Monday, October 13, 2008 will be Columbus Day, a federal holiday. Although the offices of Vision Payroll will be open and payrolls will be processed, most banks will be closed in observance of the...
Prison Time for Under the Table Wage Payments
A North Dartmouth, Massachusetts woman was sentenced to 6½ years in federal prison for paying her employees under the table, thereby avoiding approximately $10 million in tax payments and $7 million...
Minimizing Litigation Risks in the Layoff Process
Five basic points to consider if contemplating a layoff: Federal WARN Act Business Reasons Voluntary Offers Involuntary Layoffs Selection Process To learn more, sign into MyHRSupportCenter and...
Minnesota Increases Taxable Wage Base for 2009
On or before June 30 of each year the Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development must calculate an amount equal to sixty percent of Minnesota's average annual...
Question of the Week: Can I Pay My Husband Through Payroll?
This week’s question comes from Denise, a sole proprietor. I just hired my husband to work for me in my business. I’m a sole proprietor. Can I pay my husband through payroll? Answer: If your husband...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for September 20, 2008
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending September 20, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 493,000, an increase of 32,000 from the previous week's...
