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New York Minimum Wage Increase for 2015
Effective next Wednesday, December 31, 2014, a New York minimum wage increase will occur, rising from $8.00 to $8.75 per hour. The minimum wage will further increase to $9.00 per hour on December 31, 2015. There is currently no planned increase in the minimum wage for...
Tax Relief for Businesses
Congress Provides 2014 Tax Relief for Businesses On December 16, 2014, the Senate passed the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (TIPA), which the House passed on December 3. The act extends through December 31, 2014, certain tax relief provisions that expired at the...
Rules for Exempt and Non-Exempt Employees: Employer Obligations
Q. We had a disciplinary issue with an hourly employee last week. Instead of reporting at normal time to work, we instead asked that they report later in the morning for a meeting with supervisors. She did not clock in prior to the meeting. Are we responsible for...Year-End Tax Planning for 2014
The end of 2014 is quickly approaching, so it’s important that everything is in order to ensure there are no surprises when the time comes to file taxes. Year-end tax planning for small businesses isn’t something to put off or ignore. It’s important to look at your...
