Category Archives: Regulatory Compliance

W2s Without Social Security Numbers?

New law changes allow IRS to force employers not to print SSN information on W2 earnings statements.

Does Zenefits need to join a PEO?

A December 3, 2015 article in the Wall Street Journal discussed HR troubles at the high flying VC darling, Zenefits. From the article it appears that fast growing Zenefits has run afoul of California Department of Industrial Relations regarding unpaid wages. Claims have been made that Zenefits failed to pay employees for unused paid time […]

General Contractors Risk – Preventing Trouble with Subcontractors

General contractors have unique regulatory risks when it comes to subcontractors. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) may impose Joint Employer status when labor regulations are violated.

Employer Confidentiality Expectations: The NLRB has some new rules.

Companies implementing confidentiality policies for their employees need to be aware that broad prohibitions may not be lawful.

Employers Sponsoring Health Plans – Don’t Be Bob!

Employers sponsoring health plans have ERISA and ACA compliance responsibilities that may not be handled by insurance carriers.

Employee Misclassification / Exempt versus Nonexempt

Correctly Classifying workers as Exempt or Nonexempt from the FLSA guidelines is key to avoiding litigation and fines.

City Based Minimum Wages Expanding

Los Angeles becomes the latest city with a minimum wage law.

Hiring in NYC? Checking applicant credit history is now illegal

NYC enacts new rules for employers, applicant credit checks probably illegal.

A Whole New Era for Employee Handbooks

Your Company Employee Handbook is Probably Illegal. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) general counsel released on March 18, 2015 a document with advice to employers on ensuring their companies employee handbook is legal. The core concern has been protecting workers “Section 7” rights; the right to engage in protected union-related activities. Why Companies Have […]