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OSHA Form 300A Posting Begins February 1, Electronic Reporting Due March 2
OSHA Form 300A Posting Begins February 1, Electronic Reporting Due March 2
Intuit Quickbooks
Jan 272 min read


Michigan: Paid Sick Leave and Minimum Wage Go Retro on February 21
Beginning February 21, 2025, significant changes to Michigan’s paid sick leave and minimum wage laws will take effect
Intuit Quickbooks
Jan 243 min read


Managing Unexpected Time Off Requests
Vicki sighs heavily, feeling as though she hasn’t been able to catch her breath throughout the entire lunch rush. It’s been a hectic day...
Intuit Quickbooks
Dec 17, 20244 min read


Michigan: Two Minimum Wage Increases in 2025
On January 1, 2025, Michigan’s minimum wage will increase to $10.56 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will be $4.01...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Dec 12, 20241 min read


Getting Started with Employee Benefits Compliance Obligations
This guide breaks down employee benefits compliance and how benefit plans are designed, administered, and maintained.
Intuit Quickbooks
Dec 10, 20241 min read


How to Avoid Bad Hires
Nothing you can do will prevent every regrettable hire, but you can reduce the likelihood of one
Intuit Quickbooks
Oct 24, 20244 min read


Preparing Your Workplace for Severe Weather
When severe weather strikes, you may have very little time to act. Communication with employees won’t be timely and may not even be...
Intuit Quickbooks
Oct 7, 20243 min read


State Voting Leave - CHART
Use this chart as a quick reference guide to see which states provide protected voting leave and whether it needs to be paid.
Intuit Quickbooks
Oct 1, 20241 min read


Interviewing and Selection Checklist
Use this checklist to help ensure a smooth and effective interview and selection process.
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 12, 20241 min read


Upcoming Voting Leave Compliance Obligations
Election Day is almost here, so now is a good time to brush up on voting leave laws and make sure you’re posting any mandatory notices....
Intuit Quickbooks
Sep 4, 20242 min read


Federal 80/20/30 Tip Credit Rule Thrown Out
On August 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the DOL’s so-called “80/20/30” tip credit rule. The decision applies...
Intuit Quickbooks
Sep 3, 20241 min read


DOL Salary Rule in Effect for Private Employers
The first increase in the new minimum salary thresholds for exempt executive, administrative, professional, and highly compensated...
Intuit Quickbooks
Aug 27, 20241 min read


State Disability Insurance Mandates - Updated 2024
This chart provides an overview of employer responsibilities related to state Temporary Disability Insurance benefits as of July 2024.
Intuit Quickbooks
Aug 6, 20241 min read


SECURE Act 2.0 Key Provisions
This chart lists important current and upcoming provisions to help employers comply with SECURE Act 2.0 requirements.
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jul 30, 20241 min read


July 2024 State and Local Minimum and Tipped Wages
This chart covers current state and local minimum wage rates, as well as tipped minimum wage rates, for 2024. It will be updated with any...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jul 2, 20241 min read


2025 Inflation-Adjusted Amounts for HSAs and HDHPs Released; ACA Out-of-Pocket Limits
Provided by: Intuit Quickbooks On May 9, 2024, the IRS released Rev. Proc. 2024-25, announcing the 2025 health savings accounts (HSAs)...
Intuit Quickbooks
Jun 27, 20241 min read


Supporting Employees After the Death of a Coworker
No matter the circumstances, the death of an employee will come as a shock. As those who knew or worked with the deceased grieve and...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 17, 20243 min read


How Skills-Based Hiring Could Expand Your Applicant Pool
Powered by: Intuit Quickbooks/Mineral Are you finding it difficult to fill job openings because not enough people are applying? You...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 11, 20244 min read


Supreme Court Rules on Title VII Discrimination
On April 17, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision in Muldrow v. City of St. Louis Missouri. In this case, a...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jun 7, 20241 min read


Pregnant Workers Fairness Act – Final Regulations Published
Photo by: Pixabay The final rule for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which applies to employers with 15 or more employees, has...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
May 16, 20243 min read
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