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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Jun 14, 2022
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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Jun 9, 2022
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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Apr 27, 2022
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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Oct 8, 2021
The outsourced human resources industry remains vital to the organizational structure of tens of thousands of businesses in Kansas and across the United States. A new study by New York-based McBassi & Co. finds that upwards of 173,000 businesses nationwide receive HR services through a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) relationship. PEO providers serve an estimated…
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May 7, 2021
The stadium operations pieces are starting to fall into place as the inaugural season for the Wichita Wind Surge baseball team approaches. A two-day job fair Feb. 13 and 15 helped the team secure nearly 350 workers who will help ensure game days run smoothly and fans have an enjoyable experience at the stadium. Team…
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Feb 19, 2020