DOL Audits

DOL Audits

Auditors finding “Good Faith” for smal business using a PEO. During a recent conversation and review of a Department of Labor audit with a client I mentioned how the auditor used the term “Good Faith” during the audit. This came from her...

Lowest Fatality Rate in Recorded OSHA History

Today the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released a report showing a decline in worker fatalities. The rate of worker fatalities has declined by 6% from 2006 to 2007, based on a Bureau of Labor Statistics report released on August 20, 2008. The report released by...

Unapproved work done by employees must be compensated

DOL restates requirement to pay employees for all time worked, even if it was not approved by the employer. In a recent Department of Labor Opinion Letter concerning break and meal policies, the Department restates that any work done by the employee, regardless of...

New I-9 form issued by Department of Homeland Security

What do I need to know about Form I-9? With a new Form I-9 issued, it is a good idea to review the purpose of it and the requirements as an employer. The Form I-9 is used to help employers verify individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. A form...

Federal Minimum Wage

Minimum Increases July 24 Federal minimum wage will increase again on July 24, 2008 to $6.55.  This is the second of the 3 step increase put in place in 2007.  July 24, 2009 the federal minimum wage will increase again to $7.25. In addition employers need to...
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