Monthly Archives: August 2024
Understanding Wage and Hour Issues During and After Natural Disasters
Written on August 22, 2024 at 8:53 am, by Fherlette Del Valle
A Practical Guide for Employers For employers, navigating wage and hour issues can be complex, especially when unexpected circumstances arise. It’s important for employers to understand their obligations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and related state laws. Here’s a straightforward guide to help you manage these situations effectively. Paying Employees Who Aren’tContinue Reading
Reminder: Record Employee Non-Cash Fringe Benefits
Written on August 14, 2024 at 3:41 pm, by Fherlette Del Valle
What are non-cash fringe benefits? Non-cash fringe benefits are benefits an employee doesn’t receive cash for but does get taxed on. Some examples of commonly used fringe benefits are gift cards, Group Term Life Insurance greater than $50,000, personal use of a company vehicle, or health insurance premiums for 2% shareholder employees of S-Corps.Continue Reading
Stay Compliant: New Updates to Form I-9
Written on August 8, 2024 at 9:39 am, by Fherlette Del Valle
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated Form I-9 used for Employment Eligibility Verification, extending its expiration date to 05/31/2027. Employers must now use the Form I-9 with the edition date of 08/01/23, which may have expiration dates of either 07/31/2026 or 05/31/2027. Either form can be used until its respective expirationContinue Reading
