Employers hiring qualified veterans before the end of the year may be eligible for expanded tax credit *

USA - November 19 2012
Employers who act now may be able to claim an expanded tax credit for hiring certain qualified veterans.

Co-authors: David L. Woodard .

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The risks of misclassification of employees as independent contractors *

USA - July 31 2012
The misclassification of employees as independent contractors creates significant risks to employers.

Co-authors: Steven A. Rowe.

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EEOC receives record number of charges of discrimination for the second year in a row *

USA - January 30 2012
According to a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) press release, the EEOC received a record number of private sector charges of employment discrimination in fiscal year 2011.

Co-authors: David L. Woodard .

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Fair Credit Reporting Act requirements triggered by use of internet and social media screening services *

USA - July 18 2011
There has been considerable debate regarding whether employers are bound to comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act when using reports compiled by third parties of public information available on social networking sites.

Co-authors: David L. Woodard .

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United States Department of Labor launches new timesheet application to help employees track wages earned *

USA - June 6 2011
As a part of efforts to increase enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the United States Department of Labor (DOL) has introduced its first application for smartphones—the DOL Timesheet.

Co-authors: David L. Woodard .

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