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 law generally prohibits employers from discriminating in employment based on religion, race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, and marital status, among other things. Under … 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) rule which imposed on employers continuing obligations to make and maintain accurate records of recordable injuries and illnesses. The rule previously became effective on January … Continue reading OSHA’s ‘Volks Rule’ Repealed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 of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Updated Handbook Among other things, the updated handbook provides information and answers on the following topics: Completing Form I-9; … 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 must use the updated form. New Form is Dated 11/14/2016 on the Lower Left-Hand Corner Background Federal law requires employers to hire only individuals who … 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 fear of retaliation. The recommendations are intended to apply to all public and private sector employers covered by the 22 whistleblower protection laws that OSHA … 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 are now required to file their copies of Form W-2 to the Social Security Administration (SSA) by January 31. The new January 31 filing deadline … 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 the minimum hourly wage rate and will culminate in a $9.25 per hour rate in 2018. Public Act 138 the Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (WOWA) … Continue reading Michigan Minimum Wage Set to Increase January 1, 2017
Optional Standard Mileage Rates Announced for 2017 The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued the 2017 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical, or moving purposes. 2017 Standard Mileage Rates Beginning on January 1, 2017, the standard mileage rates for the use of a … Continue reading IRS Announces 2017 Standard Mileage Rates
New Resource Now Available! The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has unveiled a new online tool to help employers (and employees) understand the leave employees may be entitled to take for purposes of managing medical conditions and disabilities. The new Medical- and Disability-Related Leave Advisor asks users a few questions, such as type of business … Continue reading DOL Releases New Online Tool to Help Employers Understand Medical- and Disability-Related Leave
U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant of the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide temporary injunction today blocking the overtime rule from being enforced on its scheduled effective date of December 1, 2016. The overtime rule was expected to provide over four million currently salaried workers with overtime pay. In particular, the overtime rule … Continue reading Overtime Rule Blocked!
