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Court Decision on Meal and Rest Periods - Friday, August 08, 2008

A California appellate court decided three significant issues related to meal and rest periods, easing the burden on employers.  Use the following links to read a synopsis of the decision as well as the complete text:

 

http://www.employeradvice.com/public/3903.cfm

 

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/opinions/documents/D049331A.PDF

 

Minimum Wage (California) - Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Effective January 1, 2008, Minimum Wage for California Employers is $8.00.  

2008 Tax Rates and Wage Limits - Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Click the following link to view 2008 Tax Rates and Wage Limits: read more ...

Contribution and Benefit Limits for Retirement Plans - Tuesday, January 01, 2008
The dollar limit on annual elective deferrals under 401(k) plans, 403(b) annuities, 457 (deferred compensation) and salary reduction SEPs is $15,500. The maximum catch-up contribution for employees over 50 years of age is an additional $5,000. The dollar limit on annual elective deferrals to a SIMPLE plan is $10,500 with catch-up contributions at a maximum of $2,500. 

Federal Minimum Wage Increase - Tuesday, July 24, 2007
The Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007 increased the Federal Minimum Wage rate to $5.85 per hour effective 7/24/07. The rate will increase to $6.55 per hour effective 7/24/2008 and to $7.25 per hour effective 7/24/2009. States like California will not be impacted because their minimum wage already exceeds the Federal rate. The following states were impacted by this change in 2007:  Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming.  Please review your pay rates if you have employees in any of these states. 

SSN Verification for New Employees - Tuesday, January 01, 2008
Please be sure to document your new hires properly. I-9 and W-4 Forms must be completed and kept on file. If you wish to further validate a Social Security Number with an employee's Social Security Card name, you may call 1-800-772-1213 for confirmation. 

EDD Employee Registry / Independant Contractor Reporting - Tuesday, January 01, 2008
ALL California employers are required to participate in the New Employee Registry Program. In the past, employers in certain industries have not been required to report newly hired employees. Please contact us if we are not currently reporting your new hires and you would like us to provide new hire reporting services. 


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Health and safety row as boy, 10, is barred from cycling to school
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The Long Haul
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Bemis to lay off 100 on Dec. 1: Company official says seasonal drop in orders led to work force reduction
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The Stevie Awards Honors CEO of Patersons HR and Payroll Solutions With Women in Business Award
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TOWONA Strengthens Management Team; Li Jieling, Lin Ming, Kong Yiguo Take Office
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Coventry University?s HR systems get a makeover
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The Stevie Awards Honors CEO of Patersons HR and Payroll Solutions With Women in Business Award
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Gaylord Entertainment Announces Key Leadership Team Promotions
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Rupert Murdoch: Education is a global currency
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Employment heads towards 'grim situation'
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Longfellow Benefits' Haraden to Discuss Health Insurance and Employee Benefits on WATD Nov. 22
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Bush Extends Unemployment Benefits
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Community a strength at NHH, CEO says
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ACS provides electronic payment card for unemployment benefits in Oklahoma
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China Says Employment Situation 'Critical'
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First fall in workforce for 17 years
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Nigeria: Delta Government - Supporting Farmers to Ensure Food Security
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NYC securities workforce down to September 2005 level
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Bradford & Bingley boss praises staff commitment
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Hospitality body condemns exploitation of young to fill migrant skills gaps
The (BHA) has warned employers worried about the UK losing its not to exploit young people working cheaply or for free to fill gaps. Luxury hotel chain the Lancaster Landmark Hotel Group currently worked as overtime by permanent employees. Acting HR

Newly jobless likely to remain that way for some time, admits MP
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Global 'bloodbath' as banks expected to slash back workforce by 350,000
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Longfellow Benefits' Haraden to Discuss Health Insurance and Employee Benefits on WATD Nov. 22
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ROW OVER LEAVE ENTITLEMENT CREATES STAFF CONFUSION
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Worsening financial crisis affects job market
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