Minimum Wage is going up in many areas of New England – though at different times in 2020. For Massachusetts, the minimum wage increased from $12.00 to $12.75 per hour […]
Is Your 2020 Affirmative Action Plan Up to Date?
For many government contractors, January marks a time for updating their Affirmative Action Plans (AAP). While a company is not required to adopt a calendar year for plan administration, many […]
New Federal W-4 Forms | Implications for Employers and Payroll Systems
Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) suspended all personal and dependent exemptions, the proposed Form W-4 no longer features a line for entering a number of […]
Pay Compression | The Big Squeeze!
We receive calls all the time with companies expressing concern about the pay compression they’re experiencing within their organizations. What is pay compression? In a nutshell, pay compression is when […]
‘Tis the Season for HR Holiday Mishaps
With the holiday season fast approaching, many employers are looking for special ways to reward their employees for a job well done. Whether you provide holiday gifts to employees, or […]
Would DOL and IRS find Compliance in Your Records?
Have you received that dreaded phone all or letter from the Department of Labor or the IRS? If you’re unprepared for a visit from either (or both) of these government […]
The Single Question That Can Change The Way You Lead
It’s one thing to manage a team: You follow organizational rules and procedures and you ensure your team does the same. Managing a team is no easy feat and now […]
Why Your Business Needs Veterans in the Workforce
This Veteran’s Day, we would like to thank the men and women who have served our country in the US Armed forces. Without their bravery and commitment, we would not […]
2019 Employer of Choice Award Presented to CIS Abroad
CIS Abroad of Northampton, MA was selected as the Employers Association of the NorthEast (EANE) Employer of Choice Award recipient for 2019. The award was presented at EANE’s Employment Law […]
Meet the Presenting Sponsor for our 2019 Employment Law and Human Resource Practices Update
Johnson & Hill Staffing is the Presenting Sponsor at our 2019 Employment Law and Human Resource Practices Update on Thursday, November 7th.