by Afilliated HR & Payroll | Feb 21, 2024 | Career Planning, Industrial Relations, Recruiting and Developing Talent, Regulatory Compliance
The Department of Labor’s final rule for employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act rescinds the 2021 Independent Contractor Rule, replacing it with guidance on analysis that’s more consistent with the FLSA as...
by Afilliated HR & Payroll | Jan 9, 2024 | Benefits & Compensation, HR Administration, Recruiting and Developing Talent, Regulatory Compliance
Are we required to update our I-9s when the documentation used for them expires? You would only update a Form I-9 if the expired document pertains to a limited period of employment authorization. You should never reverify U.S. citizens and, in most cases, lawful...
by Afilliated HR & Payroll | Dec 27, 2023 | HR Administration, Recruiting and Developing Talent
Form I-9 has been modernized, allowing E-Verify employers to remotely examine I-9 documents. All U.S. employers must complete Form I-9 for everyone hired — citizens and noncitizens alike. On the form, employees attest to their employment authorization, presenting...
by Afilliated HR & Payroll | Dec 11, 2023 | Benefits & Compensation, Recruiting and Developing Talent
On Jan. 1, the minimum wage increased in 23 states. From a 23-cent increase in Michigan to an increase of $1.50 in Nebraska, people who earn minimum wage are celebrating in many places across the nation. Now, a major influence regarding the adjustments has been the...
by Afilliated HR & Payroll | Sep 15, 2023 | Recruiting and Developing Talent, Regulatory Compliance
People with arrest or conviction records attached to their names often face steep if not insurmountable barriers when seeking employment. As such, re-entering the workforce post incarceration can be brutal and seemingly impossible. In fact, according to Devah Pager in...
by Afilliated HR & Payroll | Apr 17, 2023 | Alert, Benefits & Compensation, HR Administration, Recruiting and Developing Talent
Who counts as an employee versus an independent contractor may be about to change. A DOL proposal suggests revamping employee classification, reclassifying workers who are economically dependent on a company as employees entitled to more benefits and legal...