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Publication 5137, Fringe Benefit Updates for Government Employers

A fringe benefit is a form of pay from an employer that is in addition to regular wages for the performance of services. Under section 61 of the Internal Revenue Code, ...
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Employee Versus Independent Contractor

The Department of Labor is once again modifying the rules for determining if a worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act. A new ...
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Updated EEOC Poster

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a new “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” Poster. This poster replaces the previous ...
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State Rules for Voting Leave

As Election Day approaches, employers should know if they are required to provide employees time off from work to vote. Federal law does not require an employer to ...
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FSA Contribution Limits for 2023

The Internal Revenue Service announced annual inflation adjustments for 2023. Sponsors of calendar-year health flexible spending account plans look for guidance on ...
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Deadline to Object to EEO-1 Data Disclosure

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission requires all private sector employers with 100 or more employees and federal contractors with 50 or more employees to submit ...
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Protecting Benefits after Job Loss

The Employee Benefits Security Administration released a tip sheet with guidance for protecting benefits after job loss.
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IRS Withholding Review

The IRS encourages individuals to review their tax withholding during the last quarter of 2022. Employees can use the IRS’ Tax Withholding Estimator tool to see if they ...
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DOL Timesheet App

The Department of Labor offers employees an app that helps track regular work hours, break time, and overtime hours. The app has been updated recently to allow comments, ...
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VETS Filing

The U.S. Department of Labor encourages affirmative actions to employ covered veterans and to advance covered veterans in employment.
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