Below is the latest information from BLS regarding employment and unemployment: Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 151,000 in January, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 4.9 percent, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Job gains occurred in several industries, led by retail trade, food services and drinking places, health care, …
The “employer mandate” is a requirement that all businesses with 50 or more full time equivalent employees provide health insurance to at least 95% of their full-time employees and dependents up to the age of 26, or pay a fee by 2016. Spouses do not count as dependents so coverage does not have to be …
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Do the benefits outweigh the drawbacks? Currently in CA the minimum wage is $9.00 an hour and will increase to $10.00 by January 1st, 2016. By raising the state minimum wage it also increases the minimum salary level required for employees who are exempt from overtime. Those considered “executive,” “administrative” or “professional” employees must be …
The holiday season is soon to be upon us with lots of corporate gatherings and events to attend. The first and most important rule to remember is that no matter how fun and festive the event, it’s still business and your place of work. Here are some offices tips and guidelines to ensure a good …
Holiday Parties and Corporate Events are a great way to show appreciation to your employees for their hard work and dedication in a very personal way. It gives everyone a chance to socialize away from the office setting, relax and enjoy. Here are a few suggestions and holiday ideas for upcoming corporate events. Choose and …
Employers bear the burden of administering benefits correctly and abiding by federal laws. One in particular, known as COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act), was established in 1985 and revised in 1999 in order to help protect those individuals who lose their employer-provided health group coverage to life events such as termination, a new job, …
The PEO industry exists to help business’s successfully navigate the myriad of employment law matters that govern business operations that employ staff. Services include outsourced HR, employee benefits, payroll, workers’ compensation, recruiting, risk/safety management, training and development. With this PEO service sometimes comes uncertainty and reservations as companies grow and begin researching their options. Listed below …
The Sacramento City Council approved a measure Tuesday that raises the city’s minimum wage to $12.50 over five years and ties it to inflation thereafter. The final vote was 6-3. Here is the wage scale the council approved Tuesday night: 2017: $10.50 2018: $11.00 2019: $11.75 2020: $12.50 The approved proposal also makes other significant …
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