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Monthly Archives: February 2015
Medical Premium Reimbursement: Limited Relief for Some Employers
Back in November of 2014, the DOL issued FAQ Part 22, which directly addresses some recent efforts by employers to reimburse employees for participation in the exchange through Code Section 105, or through some type of other arrangement. The gist … Continue reading
AB 2053: Sexual Harassment Training Must Now Include the “Prevention of Abusive Conduct”
AB 2053 went into effect on January 1, 2015, thereby requiring that California employers with 50 or more employees provide training on the “prevention of abusive conduct” along with the sexual harassment training already required by law. “Abusive conduct” is … Continue reading
Posted in Sexual Harassment
Tagged AB 2053, abusive conduct, Sexual Harassment, Training
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Farm Labor Contractor Laws Reviewed at AgWISE 2015
Payroll Masters sponsored the 2015 AgWISE Symposium on January 22 and 23rd which was presented by AgSafe and the Napa Valley Grape Growers. The English keynote speakers were The Director of Industrial Relations for the State of California Christine Baker … Continue reading
Ricotta Orange Pound Cake – Giada De Laurentiis
Spring is here and the first strawberries are in stores. Oranges are abundant and so are blueberries. Try this delicious Ricotta Orange Pound Cake topped with fresh fruit of your choice and a dollop of whipped cream. Ingredients 1 1/2 … Continue reading
Posted in Recipes, Uncategorized
Tagged Oranges, Pound Cake, Ricotta cheese, Spring, Strawberries
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Court Overturns Federal Home Health Workers Rules
A recent federal court ruling ditches the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final home health care rule, which extended federal minimum wage and overtime requirements to home health care workers. Another key portion of the rule was struck down by the … Continue reading
On-Call or Standby, May Qualify as Hours Worked
Although employers may not be keen on paying employees for just relaxing and not doing work, if you require an employee to be available on an on-call or standby status, that time may qualify as hours worked depending on how … Continue reading
Posted in FLSA, Wage & Hour, Wage and Hour
Tagged California, Hours Worked, On-Call, Standby
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Taxpayers Will Use New 1095-A Information Statement to claim Premium Tax Credit
The Affordable Care Act is bringing several changes to the tax filing season this year, including a new form some taxpayers will receive. If you or anyone in your household enrolled in a health plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Care Act, Taxes
Tagged Affordable Care Act, Form 1095-A, Premium Tax Credit
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