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Compensation & Benefits

Federal contractors are on the hook for paid sick time

11/15/2016
The regs become effective with new or renewing contracts signed on or after Jan. 1, 2017.

Regulatory alert: IRS and OSHA

11/15/2016
The government has been busy adding to its regulatory agenda. Here’s the latest news from the regulations front.

Set ’em up Santa: Checklist for year-end processes

11/15/2016
Just like dominos, many things must fall into place this month and next month in order for your year-end to proceed as smoothly as possible.

Employees can self-certify late 401(k) rollovers

11/15/2016
Under new guidance, the IRS will allow plan administrators to accept late rollovers if employees self-certify, in writing, that they couldn’t make their rollovers on time due to one of these circumstances.

All-States Chart on 2016 W-2 Filing Dates/E-Filing Requirements

11/15/2016
E-filing requirements for each state.

Company wins its $1.3 million unclaimed property suit

11/15/2016
Delaware has settled its attempt to collect $1.3 million from a Tennessee company that failed to escheat one $147 unclaimed paycheck to it.

Payroll 2017: Get the latest numbers while they’re hot

11/15/2016
The IRS has released the 2017 personal exemption amount, which doubles as the value of one withholding allowance for an annual pay period.

Tale of Twin Cities’ dueling policies on paid leave

11/14/2016
Less than four months after adopting a paid leave policy, Minneapolis has amended it to conform more closely with St. Paul’s paid leave statute.

Beware how schedules can affect whether commuting time is compensable

11/14/2016
Be aware that how workers manage their workdays may affect whether their “commute time” to their first stop of the day and back from their last stop is compensable.

Chobani takes lead on generous paid parental leave

11/11/2016
Yogurt producer Chobani is now offering six weeks of paid parental leave to all of its employees.