The Texas Secretary of State is responsible for overseeing elections, maintaining official state records, and regulating business entities in the state of Texas. This agency plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with state laws and regulations, as well as facilitating the smooth functioning of government operations.
Harassment has no place in any business, and the damage it can cause is far-reaching in the workplace. But what is harassment, and why should every company invest in training?
In the simplest terms, harassment is unwelcome conduct based on protected characteristics, such as:
Race Gender Religion Disability While it can consist of overt actions like physical assault or slurs, it can also include subtle behaviors like off-color jokes, exclusion, or unwanted advances.
When you think of unemployment insurance tax, you probably think of state unemployment tax first—but there’s actually a federal unemployment tax too.
Both state and federal unemployment tax are taxes that employers pay directly to the government, typically calculated as a percentage of payroll. Employment tax obligations can include federal, state, and local income tax, social security and Medicare tax, and SUTA and FUTA tax. To maintain compliance (and be prepared to pay), employers need to understand which taxes apply to them, how to calculate their liabilities, and when and how to make payments.
In a significant change for the labor scene of the state, the right-to-work law in Michigan is obsolete. Effective as of March 24, 2023, this move has made waves for companies throughout the state and affects workers just as much as their employers. Still, employers especially need to know the subtleties of this repeal and how it will affect their payroll compliance.
The laws regarding union dues, membership, and collective bargaining have changed since the right-to-work law was repealed, providing a new playing field for companies and their employees.
Gabrielle Sinacola |Sep 27, 2024
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