Weapons| Open Carry in Texas | Employer Rights & Responsibilities

As of Jan. 1, 2016, handgun license holders in Texas may legally carry their guns in visible holsters on their hip or shoulder. Previously, license holders were required to carry their guns in a concealed manner.Employers, however, can still prohibit firearms in the...

Minimum Wage Increases Nationally & Paid Sick Leave Trends

Minimum Wage IncreasesJanuary 1st saw the minimum wage increase in 14 states: Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, and West Virginia. This summer will see minimum...

Marijuana and the Workplace

While 23 states and the District of Columbia have decriminalized marijuana for medicinal use—with four states and DC legalizing recreational use—the sale and use of the drug remains illegal at the federal level. Understandably, the discrepancies between state and...

1094 & 1095 Reporting Requirements Extended

IRS Extends Employer Mandate Reporting Deadlines After considering feedback from private sector businesses and insurers, the IRS has extended the deadlines for reporting 2015 information under the Affordable Care Act.Employers now have until March 31 (previously...

FSA, HSA, and 401(k) Contribution Limits in 2016

The IRS has announced the annual dollar limit on contributions for health care flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings accounts (HSAs), and 401(k) accounts based on cost of living adjustments (COLAs). These limits are reviewed annually by the IRS. For the...