From an employer perspective, using independent contractors provides greater flexibility in managing variable demands for particular services. And, frequently, those services can be obtained more economically because independent contractors don't receive employee benefits, nor are the companies that use them…
The long-term legal and HR implications of managing a remote workforce is just one of the timely topics employers will learn about at the Mize Virtual Employment Practices Summit on December 2, 2020. The virtual Summit features speakers addressing the…
Most business travel was temporarily suspended during the spring and summer months. Now some people have started traveling for business purposes again, albeit less than before the COVID-19 pandemic began. With travel cutbacks, now may be a good time to review…
On September 11, the U.S. Department of Labor issued revisions that impact the paid sick leave and expanded leave provisions under The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act). These revisions are intended to help to clarify employers’ responsibilities and…
Over the weekend, President Trump made several announcements relating to additional government assistance in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Likely the most notable for business owners is his call to halt payroll taxes for employees earning less than $4,000…
Each year, the IRS compiles a list of 12 common tax scams that taxpayers may encounter during the year. This year, the "dirty dozen" list focuses on scams that target individual taxpayers, with special emphasis on aggressive and evolving schemes related…
What happens when an employee quits and you can’t find her to send a final paycheck? What if a customer has a credit balance on an account and you can’t locate him to return it? Or what happens when you…
The IRS recently released the 2021 inflation-adjusted amounts for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Keep in mind that if you haven't already filed your 2019 federal tax return, you still have until the July 15 tax filing deadline to contribute to…
Many states are beginning to reopen in phases and employees are being called back to work. In general, most states have provisions that require workers receiving unemployment benefits to be actively seeking work, but many states relaxed that requirement due to…
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has shut down many sectors of the U.S. economy, causing widespread job losses. Over 10 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits in March, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. And far more claims are expected in…