by Rachael Skinner | Oct 17, 2018 | Labor
Washington DC may be joining NYC, Seattle, Chicago, and others with minimum wage increases for tipped employees. Many of the increases will take place over the course of years. For employers, this usually creates fear, frustration and even protest. However, there is...
by Rachael Skinner | Oct 10, 2018 | Labor
Several labor compliance issues continue to surface in California, and it is a risk to not take some time to learn more about them. Not only can fines and penalties be issued for lack of compliance, but issues with employee morale or even turnover could negatively...
by Rachael Skinner | Oct 2, 2018 | Labor
Labor laws are constantly evolving. From changes in minimum wages and overtime pay, to how to handle split shifts and breaks, as an employer, keeping on top of changing labor laws is critical to maintaining a good relationship with your employees, avoiding labor...
by Rachael Skinner | Sep 12, 2018 | Labor
Minimum wage increases are a subject of great debate, and California, with its scheduled rate hike to $15/hr by 2023, has folks on both sides of the discussion heated. The topic is so hot, UC Berkeley was motivated to analyze what the effects of a high minimum wage in...
by Rachael Skinner | Jul 26, 2018 | Labor
From July 1st, 2018 employers with 20 or more staff will have to report to the ATO through Single Touch Payroll (STP). STP merges your reporting requirements to the ATO with your payroll processes through your existing payroll software. This article is for...
by Rachael Skinner | Mar 14, 2018 | Labor
More than 2.5 million workers are employed by temporary agencies, and the National Labor Relations Board is working to determine the definition and scope of these joint-employers to determine who is responsible in the case of unfair labor practices. These definitions...