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Employer Guide to ACA Play or Pay Rules: Employer Shared Responsibility Provision 2023-2024
This in-depth guide covers everything employers need to know about the ACA's Employer Shared Responsibility (ESR) provision (“employer...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 20, 20241 min read
"Crafting an Irresistible Job Offer: How to Create an Offer Letter They Can’t Refuse"
It’s hiring time! You’ve reviewed the applications, interviewed lots of fascinating people, and are ready to extend an offer. You’ve...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 6, 20243 min read
Employment Law Trends at the Start of 2024
With each new year, the world of HR and compliance looks a little different than before. Minimum wages increase. New laws go into effect....
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 5, 20244 min read
Annual OSHA Form 300A Posting Begins February 1, Expanded Electronic Reporting Due March 2
Form 300A Workplace Posting Begins February 1 Covered employers that had 11 or more employees at any point in 2023 are required to post...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 22, 20242 min read
DOL Reinstates Longstanding Independent Contractor Test
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule for independent contractor classification under the federal Fair Labor...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 16, 20241 min read
Is Remote I-9 Verification Right for You?
Did you know you may still be able to verify I-9 documents remotely? But, you’ll need to use the new procedure. Learn more about it in...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 9, 20244 min read
Seven Tips for Effective Meetings
Powered by: Mineral Are your meetings an occasion for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and getting things done? Or are they a waste of...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 8, 20243 min read
January 2024 State and Local Minimum and Tipped Wages
Our chart covers current state and local minimum wage rates, as well as tipped minimum wage rates, for 2024. This version shows changes...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 3, 20241 min read
Federal: IRS Releases 2024 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
On November 1, 2023, the IRS announced the following changes for 2024: The contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k),...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Dec 12, 20232 min read
Michigan: Hairstyle Discrimination Prohibited
As of June 15, 2023, the state’s employment discrimination law, which applies to employers of all sizes, defines race to include...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Dec 7, 20231 min read
E-Verify State Requirements
E-Verify is a system to check the employment eligibility of an applicant. This guide compares the state-level requirements regarding use...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Nov 28, 20231 min read
Federal: IRS Releases 2024 PCORI Fee
The IRS released Notice 2023-70, with the 2024 adjusted applicable dollar amount of $3.22 per covered life for the Patient-Centered...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Nov 14, 20231 min read
Interaction of Employee Life Events and Compliance Requirements
This chart provides guidance on the interaction of certain benefits compliance considerations when an employee experiences various events...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Oct 9, 20231 min read
Sick Leave by State and Locality
States and localities continue to adopt and revise leave laws—review this chart frequently to stay up to date.
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 21, 20231 min read
State Cannabis Laws Affecting Employers
As medical and recreational cannabis laws evolve, and with federal law currently in opposition to many state laws, employers face...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 11, 20231 min read
Employer Responsibilities with Medicare Notices
Powered by: Mineral The Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) requires employers sponsoring prescription drug benefits to distribute an annual...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 6, 20231 min read
Federal DOL Announces Proposed Rule to Increase Exempt Employee Minimum Salaries
Powered by: Mineral The federal Department of Labor (DOL) has finally announced the release of its proposed rule to increase the minimum...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 5, 20233 min read
New to HR? Here Are the Issues to Understand First
Powered by Mineral Are you new to HR? Feeling overwhelmed by the vast and constantly changing landscape of employment law? Worried about...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 29, 20235 min read
New Form I-9 and Remote Verification Procedure Rolled Out
Powered by: MINERAL Updated Form I-9 A new Form I-9 (Rev. 08/01/23) will be available for employers to use on or after August 1, 2023,...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 14, 20234 min read
What Employers Should Know About Pregnancy Discrimination
Powered by Mineral Pregnancy discrimination happens when an employer treats an applicant or employee unfavorably because they’re...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 10, 20234 min read
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