Minimum Wage Increases: Effective July 1, 2020
Effective July 1, 2020, there will be minimum wage increases in several states, as well as in certain cities and counties. The affected areas are listed below along with the new hourly minimum wage. Please note that an employee’s minimum wage is not based on the location of the business or employing unit, but on […]
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Last week saw the enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. This new law addresses the impact of the coronavirus on individuals, families, and the workplace. Here we review the following specific provisions of the law: Paid Job-Protected Leave under the Emergency FMLA Expansion Paid Sick Benefits under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act […]
2020 Form W4 Changes
Form W4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate, has substantially changed as of January 1, 2020. It has been redesigned to increase the transparency and accuracy of the IRS withholding system, and to comply with the withholding requirements of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The most significant change is that allowances no longer exist. What do I […]
2020 Minimum Wage & HR Changes
Minimum Wage Changes Effective January 1, 2020, the following minimum wages will be in effect: State Minimum Wage California’s minimum wage for employers with 26 or more employees will increase to $13.00 per hour. The minimum wage for employers with 25 or fewer employees will increase to $12.00 per hour. State Rate Conditions AK 10.19 […]
