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What is the New Exemption Date for Remote Verification of Form I-9?
Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is allowing employers that are operating remotely to conduct a remote verification of Form I-9 approved documents. On Sept. 15, 2020, DHS extended yet again this exemption for an...
How to Report Nonemployee Compensation for 2020
The IRS has released form 1099-NEC (Non-Employee Compensation) for reporting money a business pays to independent contractors. This new form will replace box 7 on the 1099-MISC form. Most businesses will have to file two separate forms, as employers will still need to...
When Do New York State Sick Leave Accruals Begin?
Starting on September 30, 2020, all employees in New York will begin to accrue protected sick leave. New York state sick leave will not be available for use until January 1, 2021. All employers are required to provide protected sick leave, but the amount and whether...
