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ACA Obligations Remain in Place Despite Court Ruling
Despite a new ruling by a federal judge in Texas that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is unconstitutional, all ACA coverage and reporting obligations for employers remain in place. The…
OFCCP Directives Will Result in More Audits
The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has issued new directives that will result in speedier audits of federal contractors in 2019 and, thus, more of them
5 Things to Know About Wage Deductions in California
Under California law, all earned wages are the employee's property, so employers may make deductions from employees' wages only under certain circumstances. Here are five key points that employers should…
Government Shutdown Would Affect Many Businesses
Businesses and government employees must brace themselves for the possibility of a partial federal government shutdown, as the deadline for funding a quarter of federal agencies nears
Top 7 Benefits Articles for 2018
As the year winds down, here's a look back at some of SHRM Online’s most-read articles about employee benefits this year, describing developments and trends that will have continuing impact…
IRS Offers Relief for 2018 Taxes on Parking Benefits
The IRS clarified how employers can calculate the tax on qualified parking benefits that took effect this year. The guidance also provides some relief for tax-exempt organizations, which now must…
Apple Latest Tech Company to Expand U.S. Operations, Add Jobs
Apple is the latest tech giant to announce plans for a major expansion of its operations. It took a less hyped approach than Amazon in its search
Can a Worker Sue an Employer’s Payroll Provider for Negligence?
A worker sued her former employer’s payroll provider asserting claims for failure to pay wages in a timely manner and provide accurate wage statements. The California Supreme Court will soon…
How Will California’s New Governor Approach Workplace Bills?
Democratic Gavin Newsom will be taking the reins of the California state government in January, and many employers are hoping that he will be more responsive to business needs because…