Starting Jan. 1, 2023, the maximum earnings subject to the Social Security payroll tax will increase by nearly 9 percent to $160,200—up from the $147,000 maximum for 2022, the Social Security Administration (SSA)... Read more »
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a proposed rule to clarify who is an independent contractor under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The proposed rule is scheduled to... Read more »
? Employers that sponsor foreign nationals for green cards using the PERM labor certification process have a critical new step to be aware of as a growing number of states and localities... Read more »
?In 2023, the minimum wage rate in Washington State will increase to $15.74 per hour for employees 16 years of age and older, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries announced on... Read more »
Tragic events bring an all-too timely reminder of pay and benefits issues that HR managers should bear in mind. Although it is practically impossible to be fully prepared for any disaster, it... Read more »
A Honda factory in Ohio and a health system in Oregon recently faced the same dilemma, one that other employers have dealt with: how to handle overpayments to some of their employees.... Read more »
?The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Sept. 15 that it has adopted enforcement priorities to fight on behalf of gig workers against deception about pay and hours, unfair contract terms, and... Read more »
?Takeaway: In deciding whether workers are employees or independent contractors, a court must weigh a number of different factors. Ultimately, the determination is a fact-based one. If there is conflicting evidence, the... Read more »
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a long-awaited final rule that significantly expands executive pay disclosures by publicly traded U.S. companies. The new disclosures, which will provide detailed information... Read more »
As most of us prepare to set our clocks back one hour this weekend, here are a few wage and hour considerations for employers. 1. Does Double Pay Apply for 1 a.m. to... Read more »