Changes to State Noncompete Agreement Laws
Three states, including Illinois, Oregon, and Washington, have varying amendments to laws centered around noncompete agreements, which restrict employee job opportunities with competing businesses. Businesses operating in these states that enforce restrictive noncompete agreements should [...]
These Wage Increases Will Take Effect in 2022
In 2022, more than 20 states will increase their minimum wage rates for employees. Some states, including Connecticut, Florida, Nevada, and Oregon, will have minimum wage increases later in the year. Make special note of [...]
2022 Federal Banking Holidays
With year-end merely weeks away, it’s a great time to start preparing for administrative tasks, like planning payroll around banking holidays for the coming year. Payroll and HR professionals should note the new federal holiday, [...]
2021 ACA Reporting Updates
Year-end processing is quickly approaching, and that means it’s time to stay on top of Affordable Care Act (ACA) reporting deadlines. You can prepare by catching up on new information and codes regarding 2021 ACA [...]
Beware of Website Spoofing Targeting Small Businesses
Last year, various coronavirus scams resulted in an estimated $157 million loss in revenue for businesses. But in 2021, there has been an uptick in internet scams with over $4 billion lost in a series [...]
Washington State’s New LTC Program
Updated December 29, 2021: On December 17, 2021, Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington state announced he would delay the new WA long-term care tax program so that legislatures will be able to make adjustments to [...]
Executive Order Targets Noncompete Agreements
On July 9, 2021, President Biden signed the Executive Order on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, which encourages the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to ban or limit noncompete agreements. The executive order is part [...]
Massachusetts COVID-19 Emergency Paid Sick Leave
Under Chapter 16 of the Acts of 2021, the state of Massachusetts recently established a statewide mandate for employers to make paid leave time available to their employees who work up to 40 hours per [...]
EEOC COVID-19 Technical Guidance on Employee Vaccines
On May 28, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its technical assistance that addresses questions regarding vaccines in the workplace under the federal Equal Employment Opportunity laws. The pandemic-related technical assistance comes [...]
July 2021 Minimum Wage Rate Increases
While there have been recent proposals in Congress to increase the federal minimum wage, they have not gained the support needed to get them through the legislative process. Currently, the federal minimum wage stands at [...]
