The Austin City Council passed a new ordinance on earned sick time that will take effect on Oct. 1 but is likely to be challenged in court almost immediately. Nevertheless, local employers should be aware of the basic requirements of the law so that they can prepare for the possibility of enforcement this fall.
Austin’s Earned Sick Time Ordinance: 8 Things You Need to Know
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For 2018, 401(k) Contribution Limit for Employees Rises to $18,500
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, Defined Benefit Plans, Defined Contribution Plans, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Employee 401(k) contributions for 2018 will top off at $18,500—a $500 increase from 2017—while the “all sources” maximum contribution...
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$4.5M Awarded for Failure to Grant Additional Leave
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, California, Communication, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
A California court recently awarded $4.5 million for an employer’s failure to grant additional leave under state law.
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Viewpoint: FMLA Surveillance of Employees Requires a Good Reason
Janet L. Heins|Family and Medical Leave, Leave Management, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Courts generally support an employer’s right to conduct surveillance if there is a clear concern that an employee is...
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New Guidance Eases—but Won’t Delay—the CEO Pay Ratio Reporting
Janet L. Heins|Executive Compensation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
New Securities and Exchange Commission guidance allows public companies to calculate the ratio of CEO pay to median-employee pay...
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The Right Ingredients Brew Wellness Program Success
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, Disease Management, News, Wellness Benefits, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
With the efficacy of workplace wellness programs being questioned, new research may help to explain why some efforts are...
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Out of Sight, Out of Mind? Don’t Forget the Possibility of ACA Retaliation Claims
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Compliance, Critical Evaluation, Health Care Reform, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
As the end of 2017 approaches, employers that failed to comply with the ACA’s coverage obligations may soon be...
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Courts Have Dueling Interpretations of FLSA’s Fluctuating Workweek
Janet L. Heins|Critical Evaluation, News, Overtime Pay, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Wage and hour laws are an Achilles’ heel for many employers. A recent 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals...
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IRS Issues New Form W-4 and Updates Tax Withholding Calculator
Janet L. Heins|Benefits Communication, Communication, News, Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
The IRS has issued a new Form W-4 and updated its online withholding calculator to reflect this year’s revised...
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