California Supreme Court Rules on Meal and Rest Breaks
On April 12, the California Supreme Court issued its long-anticipated ruling on meal and rest breaks. It said an employer must relieve an employee of all duties during meal periods, but does not have to ensure that no work is done. Read more about the Brinker Restaurant Corp. decision.
Obama Signs Payroll Tax Cut Extension Into Law
On February 22, President Obama signed the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 into law (Pub. L. 112-96), extending the 4.2% employee social security tax rate for wages paid through December 31, 2012. Read the APA's Compliance Update outlining the law's provisions, and see the just-released 2012 Form 941.
NY Changes Personal Income and MTA Payroll Tax Rates
On December 9, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a tax reform bill into law that will create new personal income tax (PIT) rates and brackets, effective for wages paid on or after January 1, 2012. Read about how the new law will also reduce and eliminate the MTA Payroll Tax for certain employers, effective April 1, 2012.
Employment Laws Assistance
The Department of Labor has developed a series of online advisors that help employees and employers understand their rights and responsibilities under federal employment laws such as pay and overtime, workplace poster requirements, health benefits, and more. Consult the elaws Advisors at the Department of Labor's website.
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