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From the HR Support Center: A Note on Requiring COVID-19 Vaccines

With COVID-19 vaccinations underway and widespread availability in sight, many employers want to know whether they can require their employees to get the vaccine. While recent EEOC guidance implies that they expect many employers to require a vaccine, there are already several states where bills are...

04 January, 2021

Federal Law Alert – COVID Relief Bill: Tax Credits for Paid Leave Extended to March 31

A new $900 billion coronavirus relief bill became law and answers the question of whether federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave (EFMLA) will be extended. The answer is yes, but it’s an option, not a requirement. Here’s what employers need...

30 December, 2020

Small Businesses Should Use The Right Form When Filing Employment Tax Returns

Some small businesses pay employment tax quarterly while others may pay it just once a year. The IRS advises small business owners to review the rules for filing two commonly used employment tax returns. The two forms are: • Form 941, Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return • Form...

23 December, 2020

From The HR Support Center: Should You Send a Coughing Employee Home?

An employee of ours had a brief coughing fit today, but she says she just had something caught in her throat. As far as we’ve seen, she hasn’t experienced any symptoms associated with COVID-19 other than this one time. Do we need to send her...

22 December, 2020

14 Year-End Tax and Financial Tips

The window of opportunity to trim that 2020 tax bill, save for retirement and leverage strategies to secure your financial future is closing. To help Americans make these moves before it’s too late, CPA financial planners with the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) share the...

21 December, 2020

From the HR Support Center: Can a non-exempt employee manage another non-exempt employee?

Yes, it is completely fine for non-exempt employees to manage other non-exempt employees. In fact, employers are under no obligation to classify any employees as exempt, even if they meet the criteria under the Fair Labor Standards Act. If employers wish, they may have an...

18 December, 2020

DHS Extends Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19. This temporary guidance was set to expire November 19. Because of ongoing precautions...

17 December, 2020

Companies Now Three Times More Willing To Hire Remote Workers From Anywhere

With remote work becoming the new normal for many, more companies are now willing to not only hire remote workers, but to hire them from anywhere. More than one third say they are willing to hire 100 percent remote workers anywhere in the U.S. or...

14 December, 2020

Get Ready To File Taxes: What To Do Before The Tax Year Ends

There are things taxpayers can do before the end of the year to help them get ready for the 2021 tax filing season. Below are a few of them: Donate to charity There is still time to make a 2020 donation. Taxpayers who don't itemize deductions may take...

11 December, 2020

From The HR Support Center: Given The COVID-19 Pandemic, Should We Cancel Our Annual Holiday Party?

We would certainly recommend not having an in-person event this year, which could put your company, employees, customers, and community at risk. If your event spreads the virus, your employees could become sick, much of your workforce may need to quarantine, and your event could...

10 December, 2020