While there are some similarities between the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), they have distinctly different purposes. The PWFA covers workers who weren’t eligible for accommodations under the ADA. If you have at least 15 employees, your company...
Giving gifts to our employees can be one of the best ways to express our gratitude for a job well done. On the other hand, the laws surrounding what we give (and to whom) can make it a tricky business. Yes, it’s unfortunate that our...
Flu season can detrimentally affect the workplace unless your organization finds a way to be prepared and cope. Here are three basic ways you can get ahead of it: Provide Plenty of Sick Time Sick employees often still come to work because they don't want...
As the year comes to a close, there’s a major change looming on the horizon for employers across the United States. Starting January 1, 2025, the minimum salary for most overtime-exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is set to rise to $58,656...
On September 6, 2024, the IRS announced, in Revenue Procedure 2024-35, that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) affordability threshold will be 9.02%, increased from 8.39% in 2024, for plan years beginning in calendar year 2025 (after December 31, 2024). Under the ACA’s employer shared responsibility provision (play...
The Federal Reserve will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day on November 28th. Check dates on or after the holiday will be affected. Affected check dates include: Thursday, November 28th Friday, November 29th Monday, December 2nd Tuesday, December 3rd Wednesday, December 4th Please check...
Question: Our minister would like to increase his housing allowance due to higher expenses than expected. Can our board amend it? Answer: Yes, your church can amend the housing allowance, but you must pay attention to the following rules: Proper authorization: The amended housing allowance...
As explained in a FinCEN release, the bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021 to curb illicit finance, requires many companies doing business in the United States to report information about the individuals who ultimately own or control them. Companies that are required to comply (“reporting...
Pay transparency has been getting a lot of attention. Still, many are unclear about what pay transparency actually means, how far it goes or what the results of pay transparency legislation will be. There are good reasons for this. For starters, the laws on pay transparency...
The Secure 2.0 Act allows for features in employer retirement plans to encourage their use. The changes are designed to encourage employees to contribute to 401(k) or 403(b) plans, allowing you to offer small financial incentives to employees. If employers use a little financial motivation, it’s...