As we approach the new year, it’s crucial to stay informed about the latest developments in employment regulations (and they are plentiful) that may impact your business. Here’s a nice concise overview of key compliance updates you should be aware for the start of 2024: DOL Fines Surge to a Decade High: The US Department…
Delta Administrative Services and Gotcha Covered HR are excited to announce a strategic partnership that will offer businesses of all sizes a complete range of HR solutions, while also providing cost-effective and efficient ways to outsource their HR needs. About Delta Administrative Services: A minority and woman-owned business born and bred in the heart of Louisiana, Delta Administrative…
On August 1, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will update Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. Employers must start using the new version of Form I-9 by November 1, 2023. According to the USCIS announcement, the revised Form I-9 will: Reduce Sections 1 & 2 to a single-sided sheet; Be accessible to fill out…
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), is a new federal law that requires covered employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” to meet a worker’s known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. In most instances, it is likely that an employer has knowledge or visual confirmation of an employee’s pregnancy. The solution is inexpensive,…
A new law has been created to go into effect at the beginning of August 1, 2023, in Louisiana. The new law states that most employers with 20 or more employees are required to provide one day of unpaid leave to employees for medically necessary genetic testing and preventative cancer screening. Employees must be allowed…
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, close to a quarter of the US workforce already worked remotely at least one day per week, and that number has shifted to 50% or more since the stay-at-home government orders from last March. According to Global Workplace Analytics, 80% of those with a job where at least half of…
In these turbulent, unprecedented times, many companies around the world are using business interruptions for reflection, taking a hard look at their diversity and inclusion programs and policies. This work can be challenging, but it’s crucial to creating a more equitable and supportive workplace for everyone. The Importance of Diversity in the Workplace Countless studies…
Most entrepreneurs turn to outsourcing payroll in the early stages of their business, but soon enough, HR demands grow quickly outside their expertise or infrastructure. Too much valuable time gets spent putting out fires or filling out paperwork. The logical solution for business owners who can afford it is to hire a dedicated, experienced HR…
In December of last year, the IRS released a new W-4 form. This form will affect any new employees hired after January 1, 2020 and any employee who decides to update their federal tax withholding. The changes made to this form are intended to simplify the federal withholding reporting process and incorporate specific questions that…
As soon as you acquire your first employee, you are in charge of managing, calculating, and executing payroll. Because this is a very complicated process, business owners everywhere have been outsourcing their payroll to a third-party provider. However, this decision is not right for all businesses, which is why we’ve constructed this article to break…
