2008 I-9
At long last the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have issued an updated version of the Form I-9. As many of us are well aware, all employers are required to complete an I-9 on all newly hired employees. The form is completed by verifying the employee’s documentation. Currently there are three lists of acceptable […]
CHANGE YOUR ATTITUDE OR CHANGE YOUR JOB!
Does your job depress you? Recently a study was released that highlighted the top ten job positions that have the highest rate of depression among employees. #1 on the list was employees who take care of children or the elderly. A close second was people who prepare and serve food. But is it really the […]
ARIZONA MINIMUM WAGE INCREASING
As you may recall, in Arizona last year the minimum wage increased to $6.75/hour and will be adjusted annually to coincide with the cost of living modification reported in August of each year. It has just recently been announced that effective 1/1/08, the AZ minimum wage will be $6.90/hour. The tip credit of $3.00/hour will […]
PAYROLL ON A HOLIDAY WEEK
With the recent passing of Labor Day and the upcoming holiday season, realization occurred as it relates to payroll issues when a holiday occurs. I received an extraordinary amount of questions from Clients and employees who sought to understand their rights and entitlements. Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covered employees (non-exempt) are […]
WORKPLACE HAS A “POWERFUL INFLUENCE” ON DRINKING HABITS
A work culture’s attitude toward drinking affects its employees’ drinking habits outside of work, suggests research involving more than 5,300 U.S. workers. That culture is crucial for changing drinking patterns and preventing alcohol problems, and it should be factored in to public health initiatives, concludes a report published in the Occupational and Environmental Medicine journal. Findings are […]
CRACKDOWN ON COMPANIES HIRING ILLEGAL ALIENS SPARKS INCREASE IN IDENTITY THEFT
With the recent changes to the immigration laws punishing employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants, Arizona companies are making it more difficult for illegal immigrants to find work. But the new crackdown on companies may be hurting the wrong people. Recent surveys conducted by National PEO have shown that more and more employees are concerned […]
ARIZONA’S FAIR AND LEGAL EMPLOYMENT ACT
Although there are no specific updates to the impending changes to the way Arizona employers will have to verify employment eligibility, there are perplexing follows to the bill. Shortly after the law was signed into effect, a press release from Governor Janet Napolitano, which captures her agreement that the bill contains numerous flaws that seek […]
ARIZONA’S FAIR AND LEGAL EMPLOYMENT ACT BEING CHALLENGED
Recently, Governor Janet Napolitano signed the Fair and Legal Employment Act, which mandates effective 1/1/08, that all Arizona employers run new hires through the Basic Pilot Program, electronic employment verification system, cross checking names with social security numbers. Employer groups, such as the Arizona Contractors Association, are challenging the statute, stating that it is unconstitutional […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO SAVE TO BE A MILLIONAIRE
Most people retire with not much savings and have to rely mainly on Social Security. Not good planning. So how do you become a millionaire? Start investing early. This table, courtesy of Kiplinger’s 2007 retirement planning guide, shows what you need to save monthly to accumulate $1 million by age 65. Start now! IF YOU’RE […]
FLORIDA ENACTS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LEAVE LAW
A new Florida law that took effect July 1, 2007, requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide up to three days’ leave for a variety of activities connected with domestic violence. Employees who have worked for employers for three months or longer are eligible. Whether leave is paid or unpaid has been left […]