Non-compliance with wage and labor laws in household employment has grabbed a number of headlines across the country recently and cost families hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines, penalties, and payment of back wages. We take a look at three cases and what families with household help can learn to avoid similar legal troubles.
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IRS to Provide Penalty Relief for Tax Returns Filed Late Due to COVID-19
To help taxpayers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the IRS is providing penalty relief to most people who filed 2019 or 2020 returns late including those who have already paid their penalties. Nearly 1.6 million taxpayers will automatically receive more than $1.2 billion in refunds or credits. Many of these payments will be completed by the end of September.
New York State Launches New Hotline to Report Wage Theft and Recover Stolen Wages
On the success of its Wage Theft Task Force, New York has launched a new hotline and announced plans to develop a state-of-the-art online wage theft reporting system to create more opportunities for workers to report wage theft and receive what they are owed.
Protecting Your Sensitive Data from Cyber Attacks
Here are some effective steps for you and your employee to help prevent hackers, scammers, and other cybercriminals from compromising your computers and mobile devices, stealing information, and harming your family or worker.
Tax Day Moved to May 17
Due to the pandemic, the IRS has extended the time individuals have to file their tax returns. Tax day has been moved to May 17, 2021. Here’s what you need to know.
Unemployment Fraud: How Families and Their Employees Should Respond
Scammers are using the pandemic to commit unprecedented levels of unemployment fraud. Here’s what to do if you or your employee is a victim.
Trump v. Biden: Where the Presidential Candidates Stand on Childcare
For parents of young children, the cost and availability of quality childcare are likely key considerations when deciding how to cast their votes in November. So where do the 2020 presidential candidates – Donald Trump and Joe Biden – stand on issues related to childcare? Here’s a look at their plans.
GTM Achieves SSAE 16 Compliance
GTM ACHIEVES SSAE 16 COMPLIANCE GTM Once Again Passes Rigorous Audit CLIFTON PARK, NY – (November 16, 2012) – GTM Payroll Services Inc. – the fast-growing, Clifton Park-based leader of payroll and human resource management for businesses and household employers –...