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Utah to Recognize Foreign Support Orders
Governor Gary Herbert recently signed SB 34, Uniform Interstate Family Support Act. Highlights of the bill include: Provision of procedures for recognizing foreign support orders; Definitions of...
Unemployment Rate Fell to 8.8 Percent in March
Nonfarm payroll employment increased by 216,000 in March, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 8.8%, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported recently. Job gains occurred in...
Question of the Week: What Is the Impact of Final ADAAA Regulations?
This week’s question comes from Frank, a company controller. I heard that the EEOC published its final regulations concerning the ADAAA. What is the impact of the final ADAAA regulations? Answer:...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for March 26, 2011
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending March 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 388,000, a decrease of 6,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Guidance on Form W-2 Reporting for Health Coverage Issued
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released Notice 2011-28, Interim Guidance on Informational Reporting to Employees of the Cost of Their Group Health Insurance Coverage. Notice 2011-28...
South Dakota Declares Emergency and Lowers Investment Fee
South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard recently signed SB 86 into law. SB 86 declares an emergency and revises the employer’s investment in South Dakota’s future fee or “investment fee”. Employers...
IRS to Host Free Webinar on Small Business Retirement Plans
On April 7, 2011, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will host a free webinar titled Easy, Low Cost Ways to Start Your Small Business Retirement Plan. Learn What Will Work for Your Small Business...
USCIS Launches E-Verify Self-Check
On March 21, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) launched E-Verify Self Check, the first online E-Verify program offered directly to the US workforce. E-Verify Self Check, a fast,...
Utah Gives Employees Control over Union Dues Deductions
Governor Gary Herbert recently signed SB 206, Labor Organization Provisions in Teacher Contracts. Highlights of the bill include: Requirement that an employer promptly cease or commence a union dues...
Question of the Week: What Is the Impact of New ADA Accessibility Regulations?
This week’s question comes from Colton, an HR manager. I know that the new ADA regulations took effect recently. What is the impact of new ADA accessibility regulations? Answer: Effective March 15,...
