by Jacquelyn Grinder | Oct 23, 2020 | Compliance
What better time of the year to think about scary stories than now? Instead of your average ghost stories, we have found something far more frightening for construction companies…compliance horror stories! Compliance is never fun, and when something goes wrong,...
by Jacquelyn Grinder | Oct 16, 2020 | Fringe Benefits, SUB plans
Supplemental unemployment benefits (SUB) have received increased attention recently due to the economic uncertainty created by COVID-19. As a tool for providing income after a job loss, SUB plans can be beneficial. They can also provide some tax advantages for...
by Jacquelyn Grinder | Oct 8, 2020 | Features, Software
Setting up and managing a 401(k) is a notoriously time consuming and tedious process. Not only do you have to fill out a lot of paperwork, but you also have to make some important financial decisions along the way. So, unless you’re well versed in investing, you might...
by Jacquelyn Grinder | Sep 25, 2020 | Compliance, laws
If you are a government contractor, compliance is not something you get to check off your to-do list. Staying compliant is an ongoing process that requires daily work and ongoing continuing education. And while the risk of legal and financial penalties is always a...
by Jacquelyn Grinder | Sep 17, 2020 | Business tips, Certified payroll, Prevailing Wage Info
We sat down to talk with our Director of HR Services, Andrea Porter, regarding the top issues companies face when doing prevailing wage work. As the head of human resources, she has a lot of insight into the real-world challenges companies deal with every day as...
by Jacquelyn Grinder | Sep 11, 2020 | Compliance, Davis Bacon compliance
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD) is responsible for overseeing labor laws and investigating reported violations. Recently, the agency ruled against Roepnack Corp., a Florida-based contractor, for violating the Labor Standards Act...
by Jacquelyn Grinder | Sep 3, 2020 | Regulation Updates
On August 8th, the White House issued the Presidential Memorandum on Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations. This order discussed the tax deferral which allows employees to temporarily defer their Social Security taxes. At the time it was issued, there were some...
by Jacquelyn Grinder | Aug 27, 2020 | California law, Compliance
CalSavers is a mandatory retirement program in the state of California. This program was created by legislation in 2016 with the intent of helping workers save for retirement. It has tiered registration deadlines based on the number of employees a company has, with...
by Jacquelyn Grinder | Aug 13, 2020 | COVID19, Davis Bacon, Regulation Updates
The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued guidance on many aspects of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) since it was passed. One area that has remained unclear was how FFCRA would impact companies that operate under the Davis-Bacon Act (DBA) and...
by Jacquelyn Grinder | Aug 7, 2020 | Certified payroll, Compliance
Payroll, certified payroll, payroll for construction… no matter what you call it, payroll for the construction industry comes with its own unique set of challenges. Those that work on government contracts have to keep up with increased reporting, changing...
