In January 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its long-awaited final rule related to employment status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new rule carves out [...]
The U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Wage and Hour Division (WHD) has issued a new Opinion Letter on whether employers must compensate employees for travel time. These letters are issued [...]
When you hire a nanny, housekeeper or other domestic worker, pay close attention to the tax rules. Over the years, there have been news stories about political appointees and others [...]
Many business owners fail to follow the strict tax rules for substantiating vehicle expenses. But if your business is audited, the IRS will most likely ask for mileage logs if [...]
Hiring someone as an independent contractor can have many advantages for employers. Among them are that independent contractors: Can be hired on a per-project basis and let go when the [...]
In many companies, employees drive during the course of their jobs — to make deliveries, call on customers or pick up supplies. In some cases, they use their own cars, [...]
