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Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees must be paid a minimum hourly wage and an overtime premium of one and one-half times the regular rate of pay for hours worked in excess of forty per week. This is the one of a continuing series that discusses FLSA...
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees must be paid a minimum hourly wage and an overtime premium of one and one-half times the regular rate of pay for hours worked in excess of forty per week. This is the one of a continuing series that discusses FLSA...
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees must be paid a minimum hourly wage and an overtime premium of one and one-half times the regular rate of pay for hours worked in excess of forty per week. This is the one of a continuing series that discusses FLSA...
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees must be paid a minimum hourly wage and an overtime premium of one and one-half times the regular rate of pay for hours worked in excess of forty per week. This is the one of a continuing series that discusses FLSA...
This week’s question comes from Donna, an office manager. An employee wants to change the number exemptions (withholding allowances) claimed. What should I do? Answer: Have the employee complete and sign Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate. Always...
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees must be paid a minimum hourly wage and an overtime premium of one and one-half times the regular rate of pay for hours worked in excess of forty per week. Unless exempt, all employees must receive a minimum wage and...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending August 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 450,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 460,000. The 4-week moving average was 440,500, an increase of...
Are you tired of issuing stop payments for lost checks? Do you get requests from employees on vacation to be paid in advance? Would you like to solve these problems, increase security, and save money too? Direct deposit is the answer. By giving employees the option to...
The US Department of Labor recently issued non-Administrator signed Opinion Letter FLSA2008-10NA. Although Opinion Letters only apply to the exact set of facts and circumstances presented in each case, they are a valuable aid in understanding current interpretations...
The US Department of Labor recently issued non-Administrator signed Opinion Letter FLSA2008-9NA. Although Opinion Letters only apply to the exact set of facts and circumstances presented in each case, they are a valuable aid in understanding current interpretations of...
The US Department of Labor recently issued non-Administrator signed Opinion Letter FLSA2008-8NA. Although Opinion Letters only apply to the exact set of facts and circumstances presented in each case, they are a valuable aid in understanding current interpretations of...
A successor law firm is liable for unpaid payroll taxes of its predecessor and could not prevent the IRS from levying and placing liens on its accounts. In Hwang Law Firm, LLC v. United States, DC PA, C 07-2973 LFS, July 9, 2008, the court looked at continuity of...
This week’s question comes from Jon, a sole proprietor: I run my business as a sole proprietorship. Can I pay myself wages and withhold taxes? Answer: Sole proprietors are considered self-employed and are not employees of the sole proprietorship. They cannot pay...
According to the California Employment Development Department (EDD), employers in the county of Humboldt directly affected by the damage resulting from the fire may request up to a 60-day extension of time from EDD to file their State payroll reports and/or deposit...
In Rev. Rul. 2008-45, the IRS ruled that the transfer of the sponsorship of a retirement plan from an employer to an unrelated entity when not connected “with a transfer of business assets, operation, or employees” is a violation of the exclusive benefit rule of...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending August 2, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 455,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's unrevised figure of 448,000. The 4-week moving average was 419,500, an increase...
Do you need to create reports using payroll data over a time period? Using PayChoice Online you can prepare unlimited customizable reports. You can create payroll history for a single employee, entire departments, or all your employees and use these reports to help...
The US Department of Labor recently issued non-Administrator signed Opinion Letter FLSA2008-7NA. Although Opinion Letters only apply to the exact set of facts and circumstances presented in each case, they are a valuable aid in understanding current interpretations of...
The unemployment rate rose to 5.7 percent, and nonfarm payroll employment continued to trend down in July (-51,000), the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor reported Friday. Employment continued to fall in construction, manufacturing, and...
The IRS recently issued guidance for reporting wages paid in 2008 (including accrued wages and vacation pay) on behalf of deceased employees. Although state law generally controls who receives the unpaid wages, the reporting follows the same rules even if the check is...
The US Department of Labor recently issued Administrator signed Opinion Letter FLSA2008-5. Although Opinion Letters only apply to the exact set of facts and circumstances presented in each case, they are a valuable aid in understanding current interpretations of the...
This week’s question comes from Louisa, an HR manager: We have individuals who perform services for us. Does Massachusetts have any laws to determine if these individuals are our employees or independent contractors? Answer: In Massachusetts General Laws (MGL), c....
The US Department of Labor recently issued Administrator signed Opinion Letter FLSA2008-4. Although Opinion Letters only apply to the exact set of facts and circumstances presented in each case, they are a valuable aid in understanding current interpretations of the...
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending July 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 448,000, an increase of 44,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 404,000. The 4-week moving average was 393,000, an increase of...
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