Did you know that $209 million was paid to ransomware criminals in 2016? Unfortunately, ransomware is on the rise. Cybercriminals are turning to increasingly tougher-to-prevent monetizing cyber attacks. For businesses … Continue reading 10 Steps to Avoid Ransomware
Christine Oakes worked as a manager for Barnes & Noble in Saratoga for eight years, from 2002-2010, and was fired. Ms. Oakes filed a wrongful discharge lawsuit against the company, alleging wrongful termination, … Continue reading Will Your “At-Will” Disclaimer Protect You from Wrongful Termination?
Impacted Forms I-9 Downloaded Between November 14 and 17, 2016 Employers who used a version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, that was downloaded between November 14 and November 17, … Continue reading Alert! Employers Should Review I-9 Forms for Social Security Number Glitch
Michigan Releases Updated Discrimination Poster Poster Now Available for Download Below The Michigan Department of Civil Rights (MDCR) has released an updated version of its required workplace poster. Background State … Continue reading Alert: Mich Releases Discrimination Poster Update
Rule Previously Became Effective on January 18, 2017 President Trump has signed into law House Joint Resolution 83, which repeals the “Volks Rule,” an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) … Continue reading OSHA’s ‘Volks Rule’ Repealed
Provides Guidance on Completing and Retaining Form I-9 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released an updated M-274, Handbook for Employers, which provides guidance for complying with the requirements … Continue reading USCIS Updates Form I-9 Handbook for Employers
As a reminder, employers should note that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. As of January 22, 2017, employers … Continue reading Reminder! Use New I-9 Forms
On January 17, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued Recommended Practices for Anti-Retaliation Programs to help employers create workplaces in which workers feel comfortable voicing their concerns without … Continue reading OSHA Issues Practices to Promote Anti-Retaliation
New Deadline to File W-2s and Certain 1099s The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding employers of the new January 31 filing deadline for Forms W-2. New Filing Deadline Employers … Continue reading Reminder: W-2 Filing Deadline is Now January 31
Effective January 1, 2017, employees in Michigan will see a minimum wage increase from $8.50 to $8.90. This increase marks the third step of a gradual 25 percent increase in … Continue reading Michigan Minimum Wage Set to Increase January 1, 2017
