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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...
Social Security Benefit Increase for 2015
The Social Security Administration announced today a 1.7% Social Security benefit increase for 2015. From the Social Security Administration’s press release: Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 64 million Americans will...
Additional Compensation for Exempt Employees
Is it permissible to pay additional compensation for exempt employees without jeopardizing an employee’s exemption status? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) allows employers to compensate exempt employees with additional compensation (beyond the employee’s regular...
