As the tax act became law, the IRS announced it will issue revised tax withholding rates in January so that employees can begin seeing the effects in February. There was confusion, however, over whether all employees will be required to submit new W-4 withholding forms to their HR departments.
IRS Aims to Issue New Paycheck Withholding Tables in January
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Small and Large Employers Outsource HR Duties Differently
Janet L. Heins|Affirmative Action, Business Acumen, Contracts and RFPs, Family and Medical Leave, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Outsourcing HR functions may jeopardize the jobs of some in-house HR professionals but can be a smart move for...
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Wisconsin Employers Now Subject to Tort Claims for Temp Workers’ Injuries
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The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has held that temporary workers who are injured while working for their host employers...
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Combatting the Prescription Drug Crisis
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Prescription painkiller abuse is taking an enormous toll at work. It’s costing billions in missed workdays and productivity and...
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The FLSA After 80 Years: How Has It Changed and What Lies Ahead?
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was enacted 80 years ago to improve working conditions in the United States....
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DOL Opinion Letters Explain Deductions, Bonuses, Exemptions
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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) may be shifting its emphasis from enforcement to technical assistance, reissuing 17 opinion...
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DOL’s Proposed Tip-Sharing Rule Sparks Heated Debate
Janet L. Heins|Compensation Compliance, Critical Evaluation, News, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Restaurateurs and business groups have supported the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) proposed rule to allow more workers to...
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Employers Giving Out Tax Cut Bonuses—or Is It Posturing?
Janet L. Heins|Bonuses and Incentives, News, Relationship Management, Benefits, Compensation, Equal Pay, Pay
Whether the 2017 tax act will create new jobs and lead employers to raise workers’ pay is hotly debated....
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How to Ensure Fair Vehicle Reimbursements for Mobile Employees
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Tracking and reimbursing expenses for workers who use their own cars to conduct business isn’t always easy—or fair. Choosing...
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