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On Aug. 1, 2016, Massachusetts’ Gov. Charlie Baker signed a landmark bill that takes a three-part approach to bridging the gender wage gap. The legislation also expands on the definition of comparable work and allows employees to discuss their pay with co-workers and colleagues. Here’s a closer look at this sweeping bill, which goes into […]

In April 2016, we reported that California and New York became the first states to enact $15-per-hour minimum wage standards. Though no other state has adopted this precedent, New Jersey made an attempt – only to have it vetoed, and a handful of cities have passed similar minimum wage standards. Wage-related woes also loom large […]

It’s not every day that the U.S. Department of Labor changes its interpretation of overtime exemption. But when it happens, major confusion can ensue. This is resoundingly true in the case of Encino Motorcars, LLC v. Navarro, et al., 136 S. Ct. 2117 (2016), in which costly uncertainty related to the classification of service advisors […]

If the latest employment rule is any indication of what’s to come, regulations and compliance trends for employers aren’t going to slow down.

Here’s some good news for Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) employers: On June 17, the IRS issued a notice offering additional transition relief for employers claiming the WOTC.

If you’re planning to implement a pay structure that includes bonuses and commissions – or if you already have one – it’s important to understand how the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) up

Two definitions exist for the word “garnishment.” One is like the sprig of parsley on your dinner plate: mere ornamental dressing to which you may not pay any attention.

The Department of Labor’s new rule is expected to extend overtime protections to 4.2 million white-collar workers beginning Dec. 1, 2016.

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Labor announced the final details of its overtime rule in a fact sheet issued prior to publication in the Federal Register.

Currently, the provisions of the FLSA cover some nonprofit employees, but not others. Employees of nonprofits are covered by the FLSA, and are likely to be affected by the new rule if...

The latest in Section 6106 of the Affordable Care Act compliance is payroll-based journal (PBJ) reporting, affecting nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.

Good news! Tax Day was extended to April 18 this year. But that’s not all there is to smile about. Billions of dollars are available in federal tax credits for businesses like yours, and you’re about to find out how easy it can be to take advantage of them. Most businesses are not even aware of one of the biggest tax incentive programs out there: the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC).