Yesterday, we posted the
first seven of our 13 suggested resolutions for 2013. Here, as
promised, are our final six. Once again, do not delay in
considering these items for inclusion in your plans for the
year.
8. Review and update workplace posters to ensure
compliance with existing and new state law posting
requirements, such as New Jersey's new gender equality
notice.
9. Review worker Employee and Independent
Contractor classifications to ensure that workers are classified
properly under the varying standards applied by the IRS, the U.S.
Department of Labor (DOL) and the agencies in your state,
in view of the DOL's continued compliance initiatives and joint
efforts with state and other federal agencies, and the increasing
wave of audits initiated by the IRS. Indeed, while Secretary of
Labor Solis soon will be leaving, onerous proposed regulations
– including regulations affecting classification of employees
– on "hold" during the election year are on
