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That Expired Form I-9? Keep Using it…for Now
The current version of the Form I-9 was set to expire on 3/31/16. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is now in the final stage of reviewing their new form, but the form has yet to be officially published and won’t be available for use until after...
Office Nepotism Policy – Do You Need One?
Do you have a worker reporting to a supervisor who is that person's spouse? Or a son reporting to his mother? Some employers may be wary of hiring a family member of another employee, especially if there will be a supervisory relationship. Do you need an office...
New York Paid Family Leave Law
Last week, Governor Cuomo signed two new laws into effect - one regarding minimum wage and one regarding paid family leave. The New York Paid Family Leave law is the nation's longest and most comprehensive. The family leave program will be funded by a payroll...
Minimum Wage in New York Increasing to $15
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a law permitting the minimum wage in New York to increase to $15 per hour over the next several years. The timing for compliance with the new law is based on location within the state. Employers need to begin preparing to accommodate...
FLSA White Collar Exemptions: Steps to Take Now
The Department of Labor is planning to dramatically raise the minimum salary requirement for employees to qualify as exempt under the “FLSA White Collar Exemptions.” It’s possible this new minimum will be as high as $50,440, which could impact nearly five million...
How to Handle a Hostile Work Environment Complaint
You may have heard the term “hostile work environment,” but if you’re not clear on what that constitutes and/or how to handle a hostile work environment complaint, here is our advice. A hostile work environment occurs when unlawful harassment in the workplace either...
Office Equipment for Remote Employees: Who’s Responsible?
Q: Our employees are mostly remote workers. Do we have to provide their workstation desk and chair or are the employees responsible for this equipment? A: You can provide office equipment for remote employees, but you usually do not have to do so. In some states (such...
How to Determine the True Cost of an Employee
If your business is interested in cost analysis, bidding jobs, or pro forma financial statements, you need to know how to determine the true cost of an employee. Calculating the true cost of an employee is more complex than most people realize. First, you need to...
