Jun 1, 2018 | Human Resources, Regulatory Updates, Small Business Resources
Employers who do not pay attention to their state unemployment insurance (SUI) rates may take an unnecessary financial hit. Since it is one of the few tax rates over which employers can have some influence, an understanding of how it works can help you act to...
May 31, 2018 | Benefits, Human Resources, Industry News, Regulatory Updates
One of your employees, Sydney, is having a baby and plans to take medical leave to recover and bond with her newborn under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). You’ve determined that she qualifies for protected FMLA. It will be considered continuous leave, as she...
Do Your Own Contractor Classification Audit Before the IRS Does it For You
May 25, 2018 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates
Businesses that erroneously (and sometimes intentionally) classify workers as independent contractors run the risk of incurring significant penalties if they are audited or reported by disgruntled “contractor-would-be-employees.” In addition to underpaying their...
Sell Online? Sales Tax Collection May Be in Your Future
May 15, 2018 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates
Last week, Georgia waded into the sticky issue of collection of state sales tax on Internet sales made by out-of-state businesses. The governor signed a law requiring online retailers who make at least $250,000 or 200 sales per year in Georgia to collect and remit...
Unexpected FMLA event? What you need to know about notice.
May 9, 2018 | Benefits, Human Resources, Industry News, Regulatory Updates
Your shipping department manager, Jack, is having knee replacement surgery next month. He has been told by his doctor that he should plan to be out of the office recuperating for three to six weeks. He has asked about Family Medical Leave (FMLA) eligibility. You...
IRS Adjusts Health Savings Account Maximum Family Contribution…Again
May 4, 2018 | Benefits, Human Resources, Industry News, Regulatory Updates
The Internal Revenue Service has reversed itself and is allowing taxpayers to use $6,900 as the Health Savings Account (HSA) maximum family contribution for 2018 rather than the updated $6,850 amount it set forth on March 5, 2018. The IRS originally set the...