On September 16, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a notice detailing new minimum wage rates for employees who perform work on or connected to federal contracts. The rate will increase to $11.25 an hour for existing contracts on Jan 1, 2022. Starting...

As of September 27, 2021, both the federal and the Massachusetts COVID-19 leave laws are set to expire on September 30, 2021, and it does not appear that either the Federal or State legislatures will be extending these laws. Click here for information on the specifics...

Closing the Year and Avoiding Costly Missteps The final quarter of the calendar year is a busy time for payroll staff. It's critical to maintain a year-end checklist to make sure everything is addressed properly. There are many moving parts that must be handled with...

What is a State W-4 Form? A state W-4 Form is a state-specific tax document that serves as a guide for employees to calculate their state tax withholding requirements that translates into a specific amount based on each paycheck to go towards state taxes. It works...

OSHA guidance is clear that an employer is responsible to provide a safe work environment in the face of COVID-19. In a work environment, compliance can be complicated when there is a mix of vaccinated and unvaccinated people present. OSHA states that getting...

Connecticut addresses wage ranges with HB Number 6380 entitled "An Act Concerning the Disclosure of Salary Ranges," which goes into effect Oct. 1. Under the new law, an employer is prohibited from: Failing or refusing to provide an applicant for employment the wage...