There are certain expressions in the employment law world that don’t make much sense. Call them: Employment Law Oxymorons.
At least for me, hearing an employer ask what they should do about their “1099 Employees” is one of them.
Let’s back up one step:
Employers who want to (or need to) use independent contractors often scratch their heads at a disconnect – how do you determine who is an independent contractor? I recall at one speaking engagement years ago, an employer who came up to me and asked: “So are you saying that there are TWO tests to determining
Whatever happened to summer vacation? You remember, that downtime, when nothing much happened?
First, there were new proposed OT rules. Then, word came out EARLY (I got an alert at 6a!) today that the U.S. Department of Labor issued new “guidance” that will
For several years, one of the most popular posts on my blog was the one where I listed the mileage reimbursement rate for businesses. It’s been relatively stable, but this year brings about another small change.
In any event, the new rate became effective January 1, 2015. Remember, this is the optional standard mileage rates.
I’m often asked what some of my most popular posts are on the blog. Surprisingly, one topic that always seems to generate interest is the mileage reimbursement rate. I’m not quite sure why.
In any event, the new rate became effective January 1, 2012. Remember, this is the
We had another great turnout last week for my firm’s seminar on labor & employment law. Many of the topics would be familiar to avid blog readers, but there were three interesting points that I haven’t talked much about that I thought were also notable.
1. In September, the IRS announced a Voluntary Classification Settlement
With all the publicity about paid sick leave (effective January 1, 2012 — you’re ready, right?), it’s important not to forget that there are plenty of other employment laws that employers have to consider.
Over the last few years, there’s been more agency
If it’s December, it means it’s time for the IRS to announce the 2011 optional standard mileage rates. These rates are typically used by businesses to help calculate mileage expenses for employees. And just when you’ve started to remember the optional rate issued by the IRS, the agency changes it..jpg)
And so it has for
You might have missed it, but the IRS recently announced the 2010 optional standard mileage rates. These rates are typically used by businesses to help calculate mileage expenses for employees. And just when you’ve started to remember the optional rate issued by the IRS, it changes it.
And so it has for 2010. Effective
My sincere thanks to my colleague, Joshua Hawks-Ladds for being the featured speaker today in the continuing monthly webinar series we’ve been doing on hot topics in employment law.
This month’s webinar focused on the unintended employment relationship; in other words, everything you wanted to know about temps, independent contractors and even franchisees (and their