As government officials look to implement business reopening measures, employers are bringing employees back to their physical worksite. Although Florida has officially remained open, many employers have prudently worked from home. Further, employers that also operate in more restrictive states have chosen to maintain uniform policies and practices company-wide. As such, Floridians are still impacted as […]
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Deferred Payroll Tax Payments Are Due. Who’s Responsible?
DEFERRED PAYROLL TAX To give people a needed temporary financial boost, the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act allowed employers to defer payment of the employer’s share of Social Security tax. IRS Notice 2020-65 allowed employers to defer withholding and payment of the employee’s Social Security taxes on certain wages paid in the calendar […]
Making the Most of Work-Related Virtual Meetings
These pandemic times are teaching us that almost any meeting can be hosted virtually. And this approach is likely here to stay considering virtual meetings are an inexpensive way to get people to collaborate without the need for expensive and time-consuming travel, all while using readily available technology. Businesses are also realizing that virtual meetings […]
Unemployment Compensation: Biden’s Administration
A Different Kind of Unemployment Compensation In 2021, President Biden intends to focus on each state’s use of short-term compensation and work-sharing programs, which result in employers staying afloat while employees maintain their employment status. Employees do end up working fewer hours compensated by their employer, but the federal government then makes up the difference […]
Wrongful Termination: Tips For Employers and Employees
What Is Wrongful Termination? Wrongful termination occurs when an employee is separated from their employment for illegal reasons or if dismissing the employee violates company policy or a contract of employment. Wrongful termination laws vary from state to state. In most states, unless there is a contract or bargaining agreement, at-will employment is the norm, […]
HR 6201 – Families First Coronavirus Response Act
FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE ACT HR 6201, passed on March 18, 2020, provides paid sick leave and free coronavirus testing expands food assistance and unemployment benefits and requires employers to provide additional protections for health care workers. In addition, the bill requires the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue an emergency temporary standard that […]
Working Remotely in the Wake of the Novel Coronavirus
Working Remotely in the Wake of the Novel Coronavirus The novel coronavirus outbreak has sparked drastic measures to prevent its spread across the United States and on Wednesday was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. While companies are not required to institute remote work policies and there is no federal law that gives […]
Employee Protected Health Information Goes Viral: Employer HIPAA Violation?
It’s in the news, front and center. The novel coronavirus. The global death count raised over 3,000 and the number of confirmed cases surpassed 90,000 worldwide over the weekend. In the United States, two deaths and 80 cases have been reported since the weekend. But we’ve also been told not to panic, don’t blow it […]
Parental Leave in America: A Brief Guide
With a new baby on the way and work progressing as usual, expectant parents and their families wonder how the process of taking some kind of parental leave is going to work for them, whether they will be paid while on leave, or even whether they will have enough time at home to settle in […]
What to Keep In Mind About Employment Contracts
It Begins and Ends With A Contract Employers often present employees with a substantial amount of paperwork for review and signature during the new-hire process. The most crucial of these items is the contract or employment agreement, which outlines the terms of employment and sets binding parameters for the employment relationship. With a significant volume […]