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New York State Minimum Wage Changes for 2016
The end of 2015 is only two months away, so it’s time to start thinking about impactful changes coming next year. The one that may affect your business the most is regarding the minimum wage, because there is not just one change coming, but three New York State...Social Security Wage Base for 2016
Yesterday the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that the Social Security wage base for 2016 will remain the same as 2015 – $118,500. Two other items remain unchanged from this year: all covered wages are still subject to the 1.45% Medicare tax, and...
Joint Employer Definition and Why it Was Expanded
In a major decision on August 27th, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) expanded the joint employer definition by ruling that companies may be considered joint employers with their contractors and franchisees. The Board’s decision pertained to Browning-Ferris...
NLRB Joint Employer Decision
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Joint Employer decision was handed down last week, ruling that companies may be considered joint-employers with their contractors and franchisees. The ruling will increase the potential responsibility of certain companies, as...
