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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently released the 2024 Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return, along with Schedule B, Report of Tax Liability for Semiweekly Schedule Depositors, and Schedule R, Allocation Schedule for Aggregate Form 941 Filers.…
Tax season can be a stressful time for many employees. In fact, a survey showed that 64% of individuals who were surveyed admitted that tax season introduced a level of stress to their lives.…
As a small business owner, you may think offering a retirement plan to your employees is too costly or complicated. However, there are many benefits to providing a retirement plan, especially a 401(k) plan, that can help you attract and retain talent, save on taxes, and secure your own future.…
Picture this: you've identified two ideal candidates for a job vacancy. They check all the boxes for qualifications and appear to be a perfect match for your company culture. During the final stage of the interview process, an employee asks Candidate A in passing about their marital status and whether they have children.…
Governor Kathy Hochul of New York unveiled an ambitious proposal to extend the state’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) program to incorporate prenatal leave, marking a significant stride towards supporting working parents.…
In the dynamic landscape of small businesses, owners often find themselves juggling multiple roles, from managing operations to ensuring compliance with labor laws. With limited resources and personnel, handling HR tasks can be daunting, time-consuming, and prone to errors.…
Employee handbooks are not just an easy-to-access resource for your team but an essential component of your company's infrastructure. They provide employees with a clear understanding of company policies, expectations, and culture, making it crucial to have a comprehensive and up-to-date handbook.…
In a bid to overturn the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) final rule, which aims to tighten the criteria for classifying workers as independent contractors, Representative Kevin Kiley, R-California, and Senator Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, have introduced the Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions.…
In a recent turn of events, a California appeals court has fast-tracked the enforcement of new regulations under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), requiring small business owners in California to swiftly adapt to the evolving compliance landscape.…
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has introduced a new rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) set to take effect on March 11, 2024. This rule could potentially lead to significant changes in how contract workers are classified, with potential implications for employers regarding benefits, insurance coverage, and exposure to employment-related lawsuits.…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has sent its proposed walkaround rule to the White House for final approval. This sparked a contentious debate about the rule's potential impact on workplace inspections and the involvement of third parties,…
A Texas district court judge has postponed the effective date of the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB’s) joint employer rule by two weeks, shifting it from February 26, 2024, to March 11, 2024. This move has created heated discussions and raised questions about its potential implications across various industries.…