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Independent contractor classification is a common issue for employers. Now, the U.S. Department of Labor is pursuing changes to how individuals are classified as an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Labor Department issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) on October 11 with the goal of rescinding a 2021…
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If you are waiting to receive an Employee Retention Tax Credit from the IRS, you aren’t alone. Small businesses across the country are reporting significant delays in receiving the tax credit, which was created as a means to help employers through slowdowns or shutdowns due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The issue: The IRS is having…
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Gas prices are on the rise, and the 2022 mileage rate soon will follow. The IRS announced its optional standard mileage rate for business use will increase 4 cents in July, with the new rate remaining in effect for the second half of 2022. Standard rates for medical care and moving active-duty members of the…
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Kansas aviation companies will soon have new tax credits at their disposal to assist with workforce development. Legislation outlined in Kansas House Bill 2239 creates two aviation tax credits for employers in the sector and one credit for aviation employees. The bill becomes law July 1 but will be retroactive to any qualifying hires made…
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A recent federal court ruling clears the way for a uniform standard to be applied for determining what defines an independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The mid-March 2022 decision from a federal court in Texas reinstates the Independent Contractor (IC) Final Rule, which was supposed to take effect in March 2021….
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Businesses that utilize an outsourced HR provider generally have fared better throughout the COVID-19 pandemic than others. New research from independent analytics and research firm McBassi & Co. supports the notion that outsourced providers played key roles in helping small and medium-sized businesses navigate pandemic-related challenges and legislation. The National Association of Professional Employer Organizations…
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