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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...
Tip of the Week: Save Time and Money, Improve Accuracy with Electronic Time Clocks
Do you spend too much time gathering and calculating employees’ hours? Are you looking to reduce excess overtime? Do you need a reliable way to assess your labor costs? Vision Payroll offers a...
Oregon Minimum Wage to Increase January 1, 2009
Brad Avakian, Commissioner of the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries announced recently that, effective January 1, 2009, the minimum wage for the state of Oregon will increase to $8.40 per hour....
Floorman, Dancers, and Waitresses for Minneapolis Adult Entertainment Club File Amended Class Action Complaint
A former floorman and several former waitresses and dancers have filed an amended class action complaint against Schiek’s Palace Royale (Schiek’s), a live adult entertainment club in Minneapolis,...
Iowa Unemployment Rates Will Not Change for 2009
Iowa Workforce Development, the state agency that oversees unemployment insurance announced unchanged rates for 2009. It will be the sixth consecutive year without an increase. Director Elisabeth...
IRS Allows Taxpayers in Louisiana and Texas Affected by Hurricane Ike Additional Time to File and Pay Tax
The Internal Revenue Service announced recently that certain taxpayers in Louisiana and Texas will have until January 5, 2009 to file most returns and pay most taxes. Additionally, failure to...
Question of the Week: Can I Get a Total of My Wages Earned So Far This Year?
This week’s question comes from Cheryl, a sales rep. I’m applying for a mortgage and need to know how much I’ve earned this year. Can you tell me how much I’ve earned so far this year? Answer: Due...
