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New York Overtime Exemption Rule Published
While the Department of Labor’s new FLSA overtime rules are on hold, employers in New York State need to take action as the New York overtime exemption rule has been published and will take effect December 31.
2017 Mileage Rate and Minimum Wage & More
With a new year just around the corner, there are many trending topics that will impact employers, particularly those in New York, including the 2017 mileage rate and minimum wage, plus other payroll and HR issues that your business should be aware of.
Tax Rules for Personal Use of a Company Vehicle
Essentially, personal use of a company car is treated as a taxable fringe benefit, subject to income tax withholding obligations by the employer. This process is often complicated by the complexity of the related tax rules for personal use of a company vehicle.
Effective Communication Through Company Organization
Decisions must be made based on what’s happening inside and outside the company. If information isn’t getting to where it needs to go, then those decisions cannot be made or made well. Effective communication through company organization ensures that information effectively and efficiently gets where it needs to go.
Christmas Party or Holiday Party?
There has been a debate over the last several years regarding the term “Christmas Party” versus “Holiday Party.” Do privately-owned companies have a legal choice when it comes to calling a company event either a Christmas Party or Holiday Party?
New York Overtime Exemption Rule May Still Take Effect
While most employers know about the preliminary injunction on the Department of Labor’s new FLSA overtime rules, which were slated to go into effect on December 1, 2016, employers in New York State need to be on alert as the New York overtime exemption rule cpuld take effect on December 31.
Due Date to Distribute ACA Forms to Employees Extended
The due date to distribute ACA forms to employees has been extended. Applicable large employers (those with 50 or more full-time or full-time equivalent employees) can wait to distribute Form 1095-C to employees until March 2, 2017 (was January 31 previously).
Company Holiday Party Best Practices
Employees appreciate recognition of their hard work over the year, and year-end holiday parties are a fun way to celebrate. But partygoers who overindulge could cause an accident at or after the party, or they might act in ways that violate your harassment policy. By following some company holiday party best practices, you can minimize and risks to your business or your staff.
