Are you paying too much for Labor?

Staying competitive today requires companies to find new ways to drive revenues and profitability. One of your most significant expenses is your labor cost; however, it is also one that is most easily controlled. Are you tracking your dollars and labor minutes?If not,...

State Voting Leave Laws Guide (2012)

There are no federal laws that require employers to provide employees time off to vote.  California has laws that require private employers to give employees time off to vote, and, in some cases, the employee must be paid for this time. California law states: If an...

New W-2 Reporting Requirements

Q: I have been hearing about the new W-2 reporting requirements under the Health Care Reform Act and have a few questions. (1) Are employers now required to report the value of employee benefits on each employee’s W-2 form?  (2) Does the value of benefits become...

Pay for Holiday Closures?

 When a company decides to close on Thanksgiving Day or for the entire week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, is the employer required to compensate any of its employees?  Well, that depends. For non-exempt (overtime eligible employees), the company is generally...