by Steven | Dec 1, 2012 | News
Several state minimum wage rates expire on December 31, 2012. On January 1, 2013, some states will have an increased minimum wage rate. Review the state law summaries of the HR Support Center to stay updated with your state’s minimum wage.
by Steven | Aug 21, 2012 | News
The current Employment Eligibility Verification Form, commonly referred to as Form I-9, expires Aug. 31, 2012. Once it expires, what should employers do?All U.S. employers must complete and retain a Form I-9 for all citizens and noncitizens they hire for employment in...
by Steven | Jul 1, 2012 | News
On June 6, 2012, Republican Jesse Jackson introduced the Catching Up to 1968 Act of 2012, a bill to raise the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) minimum wage from $7.25 per hour to $10.00 per hour (beginning 60 days after enactment). The Bill also proposes that...
by Steven | Feb 1, 2012 | News
The employer tax rate for social security remains unchanged at 6.2%. On wages paid and tips received before March 1, 2012, the employee tax rate for social security is 4.2%. On wages paid and tips received after February 29, 2012, the employee tax rate for social...
by Steven | Jul 23, 2011 | Uncategorized
On June 23, 2011, the Internal Revenue Service announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rates for the second half of 2011. The rate will increase to 55.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven from July 1, 2011, through December 31, 2011.