Summer Interns Could Be Subject to Minimum Wage and Overtime Requirements
Internships Most Often Considered “Employment” by DOL Employers planning to hire interns this summer should keep in mind that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has stated that private sector internships are most often considered “employment” subject to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) minimum wage and overtime rules. The Test for Unpaid Interns […]
Team ARIS honors military and first responders in the community
Business leaders honor SCV veterans, first responders and raise money for Operation Gratitude
IRS Tips On Preparing for Natural Disasters
Using Electronic Records and Documenting Valuables Encouraged With hurricane season approaching, the IRS is offering advice to those impacted by storms and other natural disasters. The following tips may help businesses prepare for such events: Use electronic records. Businesses may have access to bank and other financial statements online. If so, their statements are already […]
CMS to Propose Major Changes to Federal SHOP Marketplaces
If Finalized, Changes Would Expand Role of Insurance Brokers The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced its intention to propose major changes to how small employers in Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Marketplaces using HealthCare.gov would enroll in SHOP plans taking effect on or after January 1, 2018. Among other things, […]
Team ARIS at the Staples Center!
On Monday, May 15th, Team ARIS attended the private event at the Staples Center, seeing the newly remodeled executive suites, and the LA Clippers, LA Lakers, and LA Kings locker rooms. They even had the opportunity to shoot basketballs on the LA Lakers court, and enjoyed some LA Kings 50th anniversary Coca-Cola. Go Team ARIS!
New OSHA Fall and Equipment Hazard Training Requirements Effective May 17
Requirements Part of Recent Final Rule Under the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) recent Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection Standards final rule, employers are required, effective May 17, 2017, to ensure that workers who use personal fall protection and equipment are trained about fall and equipment hazards, including fall protection systems. Training Requirements […]
Los Angeles: ‘Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring’ FAQs and Guidance Now Available
Guidance and FAQs Available for Download The City of Los Angeles has released FAQs and guidance regarding the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Background The ordinance—generally applicable to (among other entities) employers that are located or doing business in Los Angeles, and that employ 10 or more employees—limits employers’ consideration of applicants’ criminal history. […]
Supreme Court of California Addresses ‘Day of Rest’ Requirement
Court Addresses Various Questions The Supreme Court of California has issued an opinion addressing various questions under the state day of rest requirement. Background Under California law, every person employed in any occupation is generally entitled to 1 day’s rest every 7 days. No employer may cause its employees to work more than 6 days […]
Health Care Reform Updates: PCORI Fees Due July 31
Affected Employers Must File IRS Form 720 Effective for plan years ending on or after October 1, 2012, and before October 1, 2019, employers that sponsor certain self-insured health plans are responsible for Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fees. Fees for plan years that ended in 2016 are due July 31, 2017. How to Pay […]
USCIS Completes Data Entry of Fiscal Year 2018 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions Not Selected to be Returned U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has completed data entry of all fiscal year 2018 H-1B cap-subject petitions selected in its computer-generated random process, and that it will now begin returning all H-1B cap-subject petitions that were not selected. Unselected Petitions and Transfer […]