The Connecticut Department of Labor is a state agency responsible for overseeing labor laws and regulations in the state of Connecticut. They provide resources and support to both employers and employees to ensure compliance with state labor standards.
Payroll might seem like a straightforward process for business owners: Calculate hours, apply pay rates, factor in deductions. However, behind the scenes, proper payroll management involves thorough recordkeeping. It’s what keeps your business compliance up to date and protected.
Think of those records as your shield against the dreaded IRS audit. Painstaking recordkeeping demonstrates your commitment to running a responsible business. Plus, federal laws (like the FLSA) and an assortment of state requirements dictate how long you need to hold on to specific payroll documents.
If you’re responsible for managing payroll compliance at your company, the Department of Labor (DOL) has introduced a significant update you must be aware of.
As of July 1, 2024, the Foreign Labor Certification (FLC) Data Center website, which has been the go-to resource for prevailing wage data, was replaced. From that date forward, all wage data has been available through the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) website.
This shift impacts how businesses, especially those hiring foreign workers under programs like H-1B and H-2A visas, access critical wage data — but don’t worry.
Starting a business in Pennsylvania is an exciting venture, and laying the groundwork correctly from the get-go is essential. One aspect of this foundation is ensuring your business complies with state licensing requirements.
Whether you’re launching a tech startup in Pittsburgh or opening a boutique in Philadelphia, understanding and obtaining the correct PA business license is a cornerstone of your business legitimacy and operations.
The good news is that Pennsylvania’s process for acquiring business licenses is generally straightforward.
Kaitlin Edwards |Apr 27, 2024
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