DC Labor Laws – One of the Toughest for HR Compliance If you are doing business in the District of Columbia as an employer, it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest labor laws to ensure compliance and avoid costly penalties. These penalties include fines, criminal convictions and imprisonment, attorney fees, and court-ordered payment […]
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Note: This article only covers private sector HR compliance laws. While Virginia is generally considered an “employer-friendly” state (and not generally a great state for workers, in terms of worker protections and union rights), there are still state-specific labor laws which anyone doing business in the state as an employer should be aware of and
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California has taken a step to address the retirement savings gap for millions of workers across the state. The CalSavers Retirement Savings Program is a state-mandated initiative aimed at ensuring employees have access to retirement savings plans—even if their employers don’t currently offer one. As a small to medium-sized business leader, this law could affect
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Note: This article only covers private sector labor laws. Labor laws are constantly changing, and if you’re doing business in Maryland, it makes sense to stay on top of what’s changing and what now applies to your organization. Being unaware of what you should be complying with is setting yourself up for a world of
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Just like the FUTA tax, the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tax is a crucial part of your paycheck that goes towards supporting two significant programs: Social Security and Medicare. But what exactly is FICA tax, and how does it work? Let’s dive in. What is FICA Tax? FICA tax is a federal payroll tax
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When it comes to payroll taxes, businesses and employers must navigate a complex landscape of federal and state regulations. One tax that plays a significant role in the United States is the Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA). We’ll dive into the details of FUTA, exploring what it is, how it works, and its implications for
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The Value of An Employee Handbook It won’t take very many difficult questions from employees until you start thinking about getting all your policies and employee answers documented for the team. Constantly answering the same questions reduces the perception that your business knows what it’s doing. That’s when an employee handbook becomes a valuable tool.
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Unemployment (or “reemployment” as it’s know as in some states) claims are a fact of life in the United States. Even if you do everything right, there will be times when employees are laid off, fired, furloughed, or the organization requires a reduction in force (RIF). In these cases, employees may file for benefits (or
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When Do I Pay Candidates For Interviews? Are there special situations where it is highly advised or legally required? In today’s competitive job market, businesses are looking for ways to attract and retain top talent. One way to do this is to pay candidates for interviews. In some cases, the employer is legally bound to
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The Costly Price of Payroll Mistakes Let’s face it, managing your payroll sucks. You’re juggling meticulous procedures with unreasonable deadlines, and whatever else you’re working on. Not to mention, payroll processes can become incredibly complex if you have a lot of manual systems and calculations. So it’s no wonder that payroll mistakes can easily occur.
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