We are in the midst of cold and flu season, and it seems like just about everyone is blowing their noses, coughing or sneezing. Having a cold or the flu is no fun, especially around the holidays. Below are a few tips to stay illness-free this winter. Also check out our “Is it a Cold or […]
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Federal Overtime Rule Update
As we previously reported, a group of states were trying to block the overtime rule which would change the minimum amount employees had to make to be on salary. That ruling was just blocked. So to be salary in California, an employee still has to make no less than two times the state minimum wage […]
Take Part in #GivingTuesday
As the holiday season brings joy and cheer, it also brings the opportunity to give back to the community and help those in need. Today, you can give back to your community by taking part in #GivingTuesday. In 2012, a global day of giving fueled by social media and collaboration was established to kick off […]
Federal Overtime Rule
Currently 21 states are banning together to stop the DOL from imposing the new Federal salary increase from going into effect December 1, 2016. Until then, you should continue preparations on reviewing your exempt salaries. This effect ALL employers. Do exempt salaries increase or are employees reclassified to nonexempt? Until recently, most California employers only […]
Hosting a Super Bowl Party? Remember These Tips!
The National Football League has a few requirements that churches and other organizations must follow in order to host a Super Bowl party. These requirements emerged a few years ago, after a dispute arose between the NFL and a large church that wanted to host a party. As the big game approaches, here are four […]
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Examples of Wage and Hour Claims
Some common examples of employment practices that violate the FLSA are as follows: Unpaid or Underpaid Overtime – What is overtime? Under the FLSA an employee is entitled to make an hourly wage of 1.5 times (time and a half) his or her normally hourly wage for every hour worked over 40 hours in a […]
IRS Extends Information Reporting Due Dates
On December 28, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced extended deadlines for 2015 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) and Large Employer Shared Responsibility reporting required to be completed in early 2016. Here are the changes: 2015 Report Original Deadline Extended Deadline Forms Sent to Individuals Form 1095-B Form 1095-C 2/1/2016 3/31/2016 Forms Filed with […]
Implementation of ACA High-Cost Plan Excise Tax Delayed Two Years
On Friday, December 18, the House and the Senate approved a major tax bill and an omnibus appropriations bill for fiscal year 2016 that includes a two-year delay in the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) excise tax on high-cost, employer-sponsored health plans. These proposals were merged into a single bill, H.R. 2029, that has been signed […]
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Church Corporate Status
Making sure that your Church corporate status is current with the Secretary of State and the State Franchise Tax Board is very important. The California Secretary of State is likely to suspend a corporate entity in three situations: Failure to file a Statement of Information with the Secretary of State’s (SOS) office. Failure to pay […]
Prepare for El Nino rains this season
If El Nino rainfall predictions are correct, this fall and winter could be the answer to drought-relief prayers. As with everything in life, however, be careful what you wish for. While there is a chance precipitation will be only moderate, there is also the possibility of powerful, drenching rainstorms that can quickly create trouble on […]