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Compensation & Benefits

Regs shed light on when to tax noncash compensation

07/06/2012

Under tax code Section 83, you don’t have to tax employees who receive company stock, stock options or other property that is subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture until the risk lapses and the property vests. Proposed regulations now define what counts as a substantial risk of forfeiture.

Paying nonexempt employees a salary? Be sure to get agreement on hourly rate

07/05/2012

Determining the amount of overtime pay depends on identifying an em­­ployee’s hourly rate for the first 40 hours. That can sometimes be more complicated than it sounds, especially for organizations that pay their hourly employees a set amount for their entire workweek, including overtime.

Can we talk? Tips for communicating with employees about payroll

07/04/2012
Payroll isn’t an easy subject to master, so it’s a safe bet that employees in your company don’t have a clue about what goes on in your office. That makes explaining key payroll changes to employees difficult. Tips from two payroll managers at large organizations:

After Supreme Court ruling, plan now for W-2 health care reporting

07/03/2012
Now that the Supreme Court has upheld the health care reform law, you have an urgent item on your to-do list: Coordinating closely with the payroll department to ensure you’re ready to make sure employees’ 2012 tax documents reflect the value of their health benefits.

Can employee who resigned collect unemployment?

07/03/2012
Q. Is an employee who resigns entitled to receive unemployment compensation under Texas law?

Supreme Court: Pharmaceutical reps exempt from FLSA OT rules

07/03/2012
The U.S. Supreme Court in June ruled that pharmaceutical sales representatives are indeed outside salespeople under the terms of the Fair Labor Standards Act in a case that could have far-reaching effects on other wage-and-hour issues.

High court’s health care ruling: Full speed ahead for HR

07/03/2012
The Supreme Court’s June decision to uphold the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act health care re­­form law means a long compliance to-do list for HR professionals.

Don’t sweat minor compensation differences

07/03/2012
Ever since enactment of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act in 2009, pay equity has been a hot employment law topic. In the intervening years, many employers have proactively gone over their pay scales and made adjustments after discovering apparent pay inequalities that crept in over the years.

LLC owner must sign tax forms

07/02/2012
It seems counterintuitive, but you can use your consent to extend the statute of limitations on payroll tax assessments as leverage with auditors. But only if the proper party signs Form SS-10, Consent to Extend the Time to Assess Employment Taxes. The IRS has concluded in emailed advice that a single-member LLC owner is the correct party to sign.

Airline employees can win $10,000 for good customer care

07/02/2012
US Airways employees who go out of their way to help the airlines’ customers get more than job satisfaction or a pat on the back from a supervisor. They can win up to $10,000 for their extra effort.