05/09/2014
Each state’s workers’ compensation law is different, but most say employees’ injuries are covered if they occur during the “course of employment.” Sometimes that can be a close call … in this case, one foot.
05/08/2014
The IRS can only collect payroll taxes once—either from you or your designated third party. Final regulations, which became effective March 31, 2014, clarify when employee leasing organizations are liable for their clients’ payroll taxes. Warning: Even though the regs heap liability on leasing organizations, they stress that you remain on the hook for your payroll taxes.