On October 10, 2019, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law AB51 which drastically impacts the utilizing of arbitration agreements in the employment context.AB51 adds Section 432.6 to the Labor Code and, when it becomes effective on January 1, 2020, the new law will prohibit employers from requiring employees to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.
On May 31, the IRS released a draft of its new proposed Form W-4. The IRS drafted the new
Form W-4 to enable the Form W-4 to align with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”).
Many states and cities have taken the initiative to schedule minimum wage increases. For some cities, increases are set to take effect on July 1st on an annual basis.Because some cities have a higher minimum wage rate than the one set by the State or the Federal government, the higher local minimum wage rate takes precedence and must be paid to all employees covered by the local minimum wage regulation.
Recently, the SSA began sending “No Match Letter” notifications to employers regarding possible employee name and/or Social Security Number mismatches. These letters represent a new phase of the SSA enforcing employment eligibility. If you received a “No Match Letter”, please send us the notice immediately and we will assist you with resolution.
Have you seen the latest statistics?
According to Business Enterprise Institute, 79% of small businesses will be exiting their businesses, whether by transferring ownership or shutting them, in the next 10 years.
Have you seen the latest statistics?
According to Business Enterprise Institute, 79% of small businesses will be exiting their businesses, whether by transferring ownership or shutting them, in the next 10 years.
