February 2024 Newsletter

February 2024 Newsletter

Final Independent Contractor Rule Released The U.S. Department of Labor (the Department) is modifying Wage and Hour Division regulations to replace its analysis for determining who is an employee and who is an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act...
January 2024 Newsletter

January 2024 Newsletter

Payroll Tax Rates and Contribution Limits for 2024 The payroll tax rates and contribution limits for 2024 have been released, and there are lots of changes. Click through to see exactly what is changing so you can make plans for the coming months. Read full article...
December Newsletter

December Newsletter

IRS Publishes Numbers for 2024 The IRS has already calculated numbers for filing for the 2024 tax year. Don’t be confused: The tax year 2024 adjustments described here generally apply to income tax returns filed in 2025. Click through so you can start planning...
November Newsletter

November Newsletter

Upcoming Changes to New York’s Employment Laws New York State Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to sign legislation emanating from a busy legislative session, including legislation prohibiting employers from accessing employee social media account log-in information,...
October Newsletter

October Newsletter

New York Employers Must Pay Manual Workers Weekly Attorneys have noticed a growing trend of employees suing their employers over late wages under New York labor law.  Read full article and access other employer-relevant news, resources, and insights about Human...
September Newsletter

September Newsletter

Closely Examine Overtime Ramifications for Exempt Positions Earning Less than $60K In response to the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) proposed overtime rule, employers should look carefully at any exempt positions earning less than $60,000 per year,...