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Top Ten Issues for Employers This Election Season
This list details the most pressing issues facing employers during an election year with links to resources for that particular topic.

Comprehensive Labor Relations Overview Content Now Live
XpertHR has expanded its already robust coverage of state private and public sector labor relations requirements.

Inside the Supreme Court Insight on Affirmative Action
XpertHR provides full coverage from Washington of Fisher v. Texas, and how the case could affect diversity efforts nationwide.

Employers "Like" the Benefits of Internal Social Media
Employees are more engaged, productive and likely to stay in their position when employers implement internal social networking programs, a new study has found.

Dress Code Policy
Use this policy to ensure awareness of company standards and guarantee that employees project the desired company image.

State Highlights


Seven States to Ring in New Year with Updated Payroll Tax Requirements

Employers should prepare for the following changes:
  • Illinois: Will require more frequent electronic UI wage and tax reporting.
  • Indiana: All employers must file withholding tax returns and pay withheld taxes electronically.
  • Georgia, Nevada, Pennsylvania: UI taxable wage base will increase.
  • New Jersey: Taxable wage base applicable to UI, TDI and FLI will increase.
  • West Virginia: Electronic payroll tax deposit threshold will be lower.
California Institutes New Pay Statement Requirements for Temporary Services Employees
Pay statements now must include the rate of pay and total hours worked for each temporary assignment.


Florida's Minimum Wage to Increase
Increase of 1.5 percent, to $7.79 per hour, is based on the rate of inflation.


Content Spotlight: Blogging

XpertHR's Employment Intelligence blog provides international perspectives on the changing workplace through commentary and analysis on news, employment law, employee relations, recruitment, retention, reward, work organization and more.

Legal Editors Michael Jacobson, Marta Moakley, Tracy Morley, Ashley Shaw and David Weisenfeld have made recent contributions to this award-winning resource:

Federal Highlights

USCIS Releases Employee Rights Toolkit on E-Verify and Immigration
Online resource represents a warning to employers to comply with immigration laws and E-Verify requirements.


Workweek Can Be Changed to Reduce Employees' Overtime Hours
"[A]n employer's effort to reduce its payroll expense is not contrary to the FLSA's purpose," appeals court rules.


New Sixth Circuit Ruling Leaves FICA Taxation of Severance Pay Unsettled
Payments to terminated employees are supplemental unemployment payments, which were not FICA or FUTA taxable.


FICA Tax Rates Will Change For 2013
Medicare tax rates for certain employees and the current Social Security tax rate of 4.2 percent will increase effective January 1, 2013.

Contributor Spotlight

Anthony J. Oncidi heads the labor & employment law group in Proskauer Rose's Los Angeles office where he represents employers and management in all aspects of labor relations and employment law. Read more...


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What can an employer do if an employee refuses to comply with a dress code?


An employer should attempt to speak with the employee and explain why it is important for the employee comply with the dress code. Read more...
Coming Soon

New Progressive Discipline Workflow, Two Law Reports on the NLRB's Social Media Reports and More...


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Editor's Message

We're so energized by the excitement, collaboration and insights gleaned from #HRTechConf - so much of which revolved around how technology advancements can help HR. We're delighted to be part of this important group of companies helping HR do their jobs better.

Check out some of our coverage of the conference:
Not to be outdone, our podcast editor, David Weisenfeld, was in the audience as the Supreme Court heard the Oct. 10 oral arguments in Fisher v. Texas over the use of race as a factor in admissions. There may be no bigger case at the Supreme Court this term than this affirmative action battle - it's a case that could have broad implications for employers' diversity efforts. Check out our exclusive podcast coverage of this important development.

You may also notice the start of some new enhancements to our site. We have begun adding more information to our topic pages to help you better use this important navigational tool. We are summarizing key issues and trends for each of our 300+ topics. Check out our employee discipline topic, for example. In the next several weeks we will further improve these pages by adding important links to top content for each topic, suggested related topics, and more. We'll keep you apprised as we continue to make these and other enhancements to the site.

Of course, if you have any suggestions for how XpertHR can better serve you, please let me know!

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New Social Media Password Laws Put Employers on Guard
HR Professionals Share What's on Their Minds
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