Retail and the Holiday Season: Top Four Areas of Employment Focus
By Diane Krebs & Melanie L. Paul with Jackson Lewis P.C. Retail workers are often the unsung heroes of the holiday shopping season. Stores are open longer and have bigger crowds, and customers are tenser than usual. To navigate the holiday season smoothly, retail...
HR Compliance Update | December 8, 2023
FEDERAL UPDATES Taxable Gifts: As a reminder this holiday season, gifts to employees of cash (including bonuses), gift cards, and gift certificates are subject to both income and employment taxes regardless of value, and must be reported on W-2 forms. If these gifts...
Retail Store Fined $147,334 for OSHA Violations
Small and midsize business owners take heed of a recent case that emphasizes the importance of electrical safety in the workplace. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited a retail store for multiple...
Roofing Contractors Face $173,982 in Penalties Following OSHA Inspection
In a recent investigation, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has uncovered alarming safety violations by two Florida contractors. The failure to provide required fall protection for roofing workers has resulted in potential penalties of nearly $174,000, emphasizing...