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Steptoe & Johnson Recent News- WV Legislative Update - 2/17/12 February 17, 2012
- Study: Some LEED Requirements Could Pose Risks to Construction Workers February 17, 2012
- Corps of Engineers Issues New Nationwide Permits February 16, 2012
- Steptoe & Johnson Elevates Two Marketing Team Members February 15, 2012
- Steptoe & Johnson to Welcome NAPE Attendees During Premier Reception February 15, 2012
Author Archives: Ann Kontner
NEW TAX CREDIT INCENTIVES FOR EMPLOYERS TO HIRE VETERANS
It seems like everyone today likes to throw around the statement “Support Our Troops.” It’s a noble thought, and one that every American should heed. However, when it comes to employing our veterans after their service is completed, there appears to be a disconnect.
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NEW IRS PROGRAM HELPS EMPLOYERS WITH CLASSIFICATION ERRORS – THE VOLUNTARY CLASSIFICATION SETTLEMENT PROGRAM
In a blog article last month, the importance of properly classifying workers as employees rather than independent contractors was discussed at length. As discussed, there is often a fine line between the employee and independent contractor classification, and many employers choose the latter in order to save on payroll taxes and employee benefits. However, this [...]
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HIRING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS – A COST SAVING MEASURE?
Even though the 111th Congress ended last year without passing the Employee Misclassification Prevention Act, employers should not feel that they have a free pass when it comes to classifying workers as independent contractors. With the U.S. economy still on shaky ground, many employers remain hesitant to take on the expense of hiring full time [...]
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A RECAP OF THE NEW(ISH) RULES UNDER THE FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT (FMLA)
In 2009, the Department of Labor made changes to the FMLA, clarifying several of the key definitions included in the regulations and formalizing how employers are to communicate FMLA benefits to employees. While it has been two years since the new legislation was passed, it can be nice to have a quick key point summary [...]
A BRIEF FLSA REFRESHER COURSE
Over the years, I’ve found that the majority of questions that I get from HR Managers are addressed in the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). This article provides a brief refresher and then responds to the most common of those questions.
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REVAMPING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
If you are a regular reader of this blog site, you are most likely aware that there have been significant changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act. On September 25, 2008, President Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), which went into effect on January 1, 2009, and is not retroactive. Although [...]
MARCHING TO A DIFFERENT DRUM
You’ve already read the lawyer’s take on March Madness – now it’s time for the HR perspective. While many greet tournament time with much enthusiasm, HR professionals don’t always share the same view. Every year we read articles about how damaging the tournament can be to employers. As discussed in this forum a few weeks [...]
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SOME PRACTICAL FACTS ABOUT THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) AND THE ADA AMENDMENTS ACT (ADAAA)
You may know from reading this blog on a regular basis that the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) was passed in 2008 to “reinstate a broad scope of protection” by expanding the definition of the terms “disability” and “major life activities”. I read the Amendments Act and found myself glad that I am surrounded by a [...]
FORM I-9 COMPLIANCE – THE ICE TURNS UP THE HEAT