Time to reprogram your payroll system for 2020 withholding

• December 12, 2019

The IRS has coughed up some of the withholding instructions you need to begin reprogramming your payroll systems for 2020 withholding. But only some.

Ask the Attorney: Exempt pay, FMLA before baby and reproductive health law

• December 11, 2019

This month's topics include exempt employee pay when the office is closed, FMLA leave used up for bed rest and New York's reproductive laws.

How to create a flu plan that covers every contingency

• December 10, 2019

Your company influenza plan must comply with certain labor laws. Components should include prevention, immunization, telecommuting and more.

Proposed rule could end push for graduate student unions

• December 07, 2019

The NLRB recently proposed a rule that addresses the longstanding issue of whether students who are compensated at private colleges and universities can form a union.

It’s here! IRS rolls out final Form W-4 for 2020

• December 06, 2019

The final version of the new W-4 has been released by the IRS. Here's a quick summary of what you need to know about it.

Why managers avoid coaching

• December 05, 2019

Despite the potential gains, many leaders shy away from holding coaching discussions. Are you one of them, and if so, why?

EEOC claims $486 million for victims of workplace bias in 2019

• December 04, 2019

The EEOC secured $486 million for victims of discrimination in the workplace in 2019. Here's a closer look at some of those big wins.

More holiday office parties, despite economic worries

• December 03, 2019

Growing concerns about an economic downturn appear not to have dampened holiday cheer. Here's what you need to consider for this year's office party.

Leap year! How to handle 27 biweekly payrolls in 2020

• December 01, 2019

The 27th/53rd pay period phenomenon is real and can cause havoc if you’re not prepared.

Employers seek new health care cost-control strategies

• November 27, 2019

New research shows employers are focused on cost-cutting strategies for healthcare, while employees cut back to prepare for rising healthcare costs.

Employees have been reclassified. Now it’s time to train.

• November 26, 2019

You’ve done your due diligence in response to the final Fair Labor Standards Act regulations. Now comes the hard part: training managers.

Predictive scheduling laws: What are they and why do they matter

• November 25, 2019

Employers must know whether fair workweek, right to request, and ‘clopening’ laws apply to their operations so they can adjust scheduling and labor costs.

Are military spouses the answer to your staffing problems?

• November 22, 2019

While many are experiencing difficulty filling jobs, one segment of the population continuously posts an unemployment rate around 24% —military spouses.

Why your sexual harassment policy needs a contingency plan

• November 21, 2019

What the recent McDonald's scandal teaches us about contingency plans, and why they need to be added to sexual harassment policies.

Payroll Services Mailbag: Third-party payroll, taxable perks and more

• November 20, 2019

Payroll expert Alice Gilman, along with the editors of Business Management Daily’s Payroll Legal Alert, answer subscribers questions.

Want to improve as a leader? Google it

• November 19, 2019

Testing leadership tips found in books can be challenging. Why not borrow some of the tactics that Google uses to turn its managers into superstars?

The New HR Rules: Employment law updates for 2020

• November 18, 2019

Get ready for the new HR rules that will greet employers with the new year including new overtime regulations, new state laws on salary histories, and more.

The ACA individual mandate isn’t dead, it’s moved to the states

• November 15, 2019

Some states have jumped into the TCJA's repeal of the ACA's individual mandate by enacting their own laws, which include employer reporting.

Ask the Attorney: Garnishment orders, worker’s comp and remote worker regulations

• November 14, 2019

Nancy Delogu answers tricky questions about wage garnishments, worker's compensation, remote worker regulations, and employee record retention.

‘Selling’ employee benefits: 5 ways to repackage perks & increase participation

• November 13, 2019

The two keys to greater use of your company benefits: constant communication and the right kind of communication. Here are five tips to achieve those goals.