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Employment Law Trends at the Start of 2024
With each new year, the world of HR and compliance looks a little different than before. Minimum wages increase. New laws go into effect....
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Feb 5, 20244 min read
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Annual OSHA Form 300A Posting Begins February 1, Expanded Electronic Reporting Due March 2
Form 300A Workplace Posting Begins February 1 Covered employers that had 11 or more employees at any point in 2023 are required to post...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 22, 20242 min read
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DOL Reinstates Longstanding Independent Contractor Test
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has published a final rule for independent contractor classification under the federal Fair Labor...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 16, 20241 min read
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Is Remote I-9 Verification Right for You?
Did you know you may still be able to verify I-9 documents remotely? But, you’ll need to use the new procedure. Learn more about it in...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 9, 20244 min read
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Seven Tips for Effective Meetings
Powered by: Mineral Are your meetings an occasion for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and getting things done? Or are they a waste of...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 8, 20243 min read
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January 2024 State and Local Minimum and Tipped Wages
Our chart covers current state and local minimum wage rates, as well as tipped minimum wage rates, for 2024. This version shows changes...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Jan 3, 20241 min read
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Federal: IRS Releases 2024 Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
On November 1, 2023, the IRS announced the following changes for 2024: The contribution limit for employees who participate in 401(k),...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Dec 12, 20232 min read
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Michigan: Hairstyle Discrimination Prohibited
As of June 15, 2023, the state’s employment discrimination law, which applies to employers of all sizes, defines race to include...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Dec 7, 20231 min read
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E-Verify State Requirements
E-Verify is a system to check the employment eligibility of an applicant. This guide compares the state-level requirements regarding use...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Nov 28, 20231 min read
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Federal: IRS Releases 2024 PCORI Fee
The IRS released Notice 2023-70, with the 2024 adjusted applicable dollar amount of $3.22 per covered life for the Patient-Centered...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Nov 14, 20231 min read
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Interaction of Employee Life Events and Compliance Requirements
This chart provides guidance on the interaction of certain benefits compliance considerations when an employee experiences various events...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Oct 9, 20231 min read
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Sick Leave by State and Locality
States and localities continue to adopt and revise leave laws—review this chart frequently to stay up to date.
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 21, 20231 min read
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State Cannabis Laws Affecting Employers
As medical and recreational cannabis laws evolve, and with federal law currently in opposition to many state laws, employers face...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 11, 20231 min read
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Employer Responsibilities with Medicare Notices
Powered by: Mineral The Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) requires employers sponsoring prescription drug benefits to distribute an annual...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 6, 20231 min read
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Federal DOL Announces Proposed Rule to Increase Exempt Employee Minimum Salaries
Powered by: Mineral The federal Department of Labor (DOL) has finally announced the release of its proposed rule to increase the minimum...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Sep 5, 20233 min read
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New to HR? Here Are the Issues to Understand First
Powered by Mineral Are you new to HR? Feeling overwhelmed by the vast and constantly changing landscape of employment law? Worried about...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 29, 20235 min read
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New Form I-9 and Remote Verification Procedure Rolled Out
Powered by: MINERAL Updated Form I-9 A new Form I-9 (Rev. 08/01/23) will be available for employers to use on or after August 1, 2023,...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 14, 20234 min read
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What Employers Should Know About Pregnancy Discrimination
Powered by Mineral Pregnancy discrimination happens when an employer treats an applicant or employee unfavorably because they’re...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 10, 20234 min read
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Supreme Court Reinterprets Undue Hardship Standard for Religious Accommodations
Powered by Mineral As you’re probably aware, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act requires that employers with 15 or more employees make...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 3, 20231 min read
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Federal: OSHA Requires Electronic Submission of Forms 300 and 301
Powered by: Mineral Beginning January 1, 2024, establishments with 100 or more employees in certain high-hazard industries must...
Karl J. Ruth Jr.
Aug 1, 20231 min read
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