General Legal Obligations for Employers

Time and pay rules under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) are complicated — particularly for small businesses without the benefit of … Read more

Before the historic U.S. Supreme Court ruling on June 15, 2020, gay, lesbian and transgender workers were shielded from workplace discrimination in … Read more

As employers inch closer to reopening their doors and resuming regular operations, worker safety is of utmost concern. The coronavirus continues to … Read more

With equal parts concern and commitment, many employers are moving toward reopening their workplaces after the COVID-19 shutdown. But it’s not a … Read more

What used to be the rare exception for a handful of employees has become more mainstream. Today, flexible scheduling is a reality … Read more

When we rang in the new decade, no one could have predicted what the world is now dealing with. Very quickly, the … Read more

The unprecedented coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic presents a confusing and stressful situation for employers. Here, Ashley Kaplan, Esq., ComplyRight’s Senior Employment Law Attorney, … Read more

Wage and hour violations are a frequent source of trouble for employers, where Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) oversights can but businesses … Read more

The wait and uncertainty regarding potential new overtime regulations are over. On September 24, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a … Read more

For the third consecutive year, the National Small Business Compliance Pulse Survey revealed that small business employers continue to grapple with complex … Read more

As more employment laws are passed on the state, county and city level, there is a new development impacting the legal load … Read more

Is the fear of an employee lawsuit so worrisome that you feel stifled? Or do you go overboard, giving workers more latitude … Read more

On July 1, 2019, President Trump signed the Taxpayer First Act. This act proposes wide-sweeping changes in an effort to modernize the … Read more

On Friday, July 12, U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta resigned from his position, a move accelerated by intense criticism over his involvement … Read more

Your star employees keep you smiling every day, while poor performers have you pulling your hair. And it’s usually easy to identify … Read more

If you’re confused about the status of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), you’re not alone. While the ACA continues to be debated … Read more

As the year closes and the tax-filing season looms, employers may question the status of Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting. Is it still … Read more

In early 2017, we brought your attention to a growing trend with the minimum wage: With no activity at the federal level, … Read more

Employee attendance tracking — always knowing who is absent, how often and why — can help you spot troubling patterns and address … Read more

Upon signing the tax overhaul bill in late December, President Trump declared that the ACA was “essentially” repealed, thanks to the elimination … Read more

Businesses preparing for this year’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting requirements just received an end-of-the-year gift from the IRS. On December 22, … Read more

By nature, employment laws are designed to protect employees. You may wonder where that leaves you, the employer. If you’re like many … Read more

A federal court in Texas has struck down the controversial overtime rule that would have more than doubled the salary threshold for … Read more

Every year, employers that meet certain criteria (100+ employees, or 50+ employees for those with federal contracts) must disclose to the Equal … Read more

On Thursday, April 27, Alexander Acosta was confirmed as the nation’s new labor secretary — the last Cabinet position to be filled … Read more

Given the federal government’s crackdown on illegal immigration, I-9 compliance audits are expected to increase significantly in the coming months. To support … Read more

In March, the GOP was unsuccessful in its first attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This meant the … Read more

State and local legislatures are poised to address a wide range of employment issues this year. In fact, more than 500 employment-related … Read more

“Repeal and replace Obamacare” was a fervent cry of President Trump while on the campaign trail. More recently, however, the President has … Read more

As you may have heard, the overtime rule from the Department of Labor (DOL) is on hold due to a last-minute move by … Read more

If you need more time to collect employee data for your Affordable Care Act (ACA) healthcare reporting this year, you’re in luck. … Read more

FLSA Overtime Rule Blocked: What Employers Should Do Next The Department of Labor (DOL) overtime rule is now “on hold” due to a … Read more

Time is running out for businesses to prepare for a federally mandated change that will affect the way overtime is paid to … Read more

As a result of the new FLSA rule raising the minimum salary to $913/week, many formerly exempt or “salaried” employees will become … Read more

If you’re an employer with 50 or more full-time employees (or full-time equivalents) in the previous year, you must provide affordable, minimum … Read more

The Department of Labor recently finalized overtime regulations that will affect nearly every U.S. business. Under the new rule, most workers earning … Read more

Most of us look forward to the longer, warmer days of summer, but this time of year can pose unique challenges for … Read more

If you’re a small business owner, you might think that offering to pay for (or reimburse) the cost of your employees’ health … Read more

On May 17, 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued new overtime rules that will greatly impact most U.S. employers. The highly … Read more

If you’re an applicable large employer (ALE) with 50 or more full-time or full-time equivalent employees, you’re responsible for reporting health insurance … Read more

To satisfy the reporting requirements effective this 2016 tax-filing season, fully insured and self-insured applicable large employers must complete Form 1095-C (and … Read more

Employers working through the detailed reporting requirements under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) recently received some good news: more time to comply … Read more

The IRS has announced it is extending the 2016 due dates for ACA information reporting. While the deadlines have changed, the requirements … Read more

All eyes are on the proposed overtime regulations, which are expected to be finalized sometime in 2016. As of November 2015, the … Read more

Medical emergencies can occur anytime and anywhere, including the workplace. Would your employees know what to do if they came across someone … Read more

Under the Affordable Care Act, applicable large employers – those with 50 or more full-time employees, including full-time equivalent employees – are … Read more

“Having choices today can attract better employees. Those who can’t be onsite can still contribute.” “Commuting wastes time, energy and gas. Telecommuting … Read more

Absenteeism carries a hefty price tag of thousands of dollars each year. According to a 2005 “Shiftwork Practices” study by Circadian, unscheduled … Read more

The IRS has released the Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting forms for the upcoming season and approved the formats created by ComplyRight … Read more

The case of King v. Burwell was based on an interpretation of the premium tax credits associated with the implementation of the Affordable Care … Read more

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) added various reporting requirements for health plans and employers, including employer information reporting requirements under Section 6055 … Read more

Recently, ComplyRight took a big step toward offering ACA reporting forms to businesses. Its forms — including the 1095-B, 1095-C and transmittal … Read more

Beginning January 2016, the Affordable Care Act’s Employer Shared Responsibility Rule will require employers to file annual information returns with the IRS … Read more

A proposal to update overtime eligibility regulations would impact millions of workers. Because these proposed regulations could affect your business, keeping abreast … Read more

Ame​rican taxpayers who received premium tax credits in 2014 under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) should file their tax returns for that … Read more

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), nonexempt, hourly employees are entitled to receive overtime at one-and-a-half times their regular rate of pay … Read more

Protect Your Business from Costly Complications Workers’ compensation is a mandatory, state-based insurance program designed to protect employees from work-related injuries and … Read more

Business tax compliance is one of the most important aspects of running your business. Unfortunately, one small mistake in your tax filings … Read more

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) comes into effect in 2015 for businesses with more than 100 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. Smaller businesses employing … Read more

The safety of your employees should be a top concern. Taking the proper safety steps is not only required by law, but … Read more

Three Cases with Valuable Lessons Workers’ compensation provides medical and wage benefits to employees who experience a work-related injury or illness. Under … Read more

Small business owners who keep employees on payroll are the most likely candidates to seek tax preparation solutions. The services of tax … Read more

Enforced by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Equal Pay Act (EPA) requires employers to pay men and women equal pay … Read more

In an ideal world, you’d know about employee absences weeks or even months ahead of time. For regularly planned absences, make sure … Read more