As employers plan for the workforce of the future, it is essential to consider alternate approaches for creating and implementing total compensation packages; this typically includes compensation, benefits, retirement, perquisites … Continued
On January 1, California Assembly Bill 5,which significantly limits the circumstances under which a company can classify its workers as independent contractors, takes effect.1 The passage of this legislation may be … Continued
As referenced in the attached article, “IRS Issues 2020 Form W-4,” on December 5, 2019 the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued a revised W-4 from, also known as the “Employee’s … Continued
Within the coming year, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is expected to issue revised proposed rules regarding permissible wellness incentives under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).On May 17, … Continued
On December 12, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new final rule to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) that clarifies the methodology to calculate an employee’s regular … Continued
On December 18, Cowden President/CEO Elliot Dinkin joined America’s Work Force host Ed “Flash” Ferenc and spoke about compensation, wages, benefits and other consultation services their organization provides. He explains … Continued
The current federal minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour, however there are several states that pay more than the federal rate. For example, Rhode Island pays $10.50 per hour. … Continued
On December 9, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the final ACA reporting forms and instructions for the 2019 ACA reporting plan year filing, this is an update from … Continued
The Department of Labor (DOL) released three model disclosure documents to be used in conjunction with the newly proposed rule for health care transparency, issued on November 15, see previously … Continued
As mentioned in a prior ACA Compliance Bulletin, 2020 Health Plan Compliance Deadlines, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Notice 2019-63 in regard to the annual filing requirements of the … Continued