On December 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (The Act) that includes government funding and a pandemic aid package. The Act comes as the previous relief measures created by Families First Coronavirus Response (FFCRA), CARES, and presidential memos were set to expire at the end of 2020....
2020 Inflation-Adjusted Amounts for HSAs Announced On May 28, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced (Rev. Proc. 2019-25) the 2020 inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts (HSAs) as determined under I.R.C. § 223. For calendar year 2020, the annual limitation on deductions under § 223(b)(2)(A) for an individual with self-only coverage under a...
Having an employee handbook is essential to minimizing risk and cultivating company culture. So, think about what could happen with a truly great employee handbook? One that educates new hires, holds interest, sets expectations and engages employees. It could change the world! (Well, maybe not the world, but you get the idea.) Take your employee handbooks from...Continue reading
Agricultural Workers and Required Overtime Compensation On January 1, 2019, the California Industrial Welfare Commission released an updated Wage Order No. 14-2001 (IWC No. 14-2001) regulating the wages, hours, and working conditions of employees in agricultural occupations. Under IWC No. 14-2001, employers of more than 25 employees in agricultural occupations must comply with the following...