With the ACA’s individual mandate ruled unconstitutional, what now?

When the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 that the Affordable Care Act’s individual mandate was unconstitutional on Dec. 18, 2019, there was a moment of hesitation and uncertainty for employees and employers alike. Would this decision result in the wholesale overturning of the ACA? Would employer-sponsored health insurance packages become more expensive? Would individuals […]

Three Tips to Get Compliant with New Overtime Requirements

On September 24, 2019, the Department of Labor announced a final rule that updates the thresholds for executive, administrative, and professional employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The changes are slated to go into effect on January 1, 2020. These modifications to the FLSA are expected to extend new protections to over 1.3 […]

We’re #1… no, but we are #560!

Employdrive has been recognized as the 560th fastest-growing private company in the country. We couldn’t have done this without our amazing team, fantastic customers, and our wonderful partners. Thank you all, and we’re looking forward to working even harder to continue providing boutique-level service to each and every customer! employdrive named to 2019 Inc. 5000 […]

State Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave, and Tax Changes to Expect in 2019

As we head into 2019, more states and localities have announced changes to their minimum wage rates. Here’s a rundown of the latest developments. States: Alaska: $9.89 (from $9.84), effective Jan. 1, 2019. Arkansas: $9.25 (from $8.50), effective Jan. 1, 2019. The minimum wage will increase annually until it reaches $11 an hour by 2021. California’s hourly minimum […]

New Local Tax Laws Add to a Patchwork of Complications

  In July 2018, New Jersey became the latest state to pass legislation allowing cities to impose payroll taxes on employers, joining 15 other states that allow local taxing. The New Jersey bill allows municipalities with more than 200,000 residents to impose employer payroll taxes of up to 1 percent of total payroll to be […]

4 Common Human Resources Problems and How to Handle Them

If you’re in HR, and you find yourself struggling, you’re not alone. HR is a field that presents many unique challenges. From supporting a positive work environment and mediating conflicts to upholding company standards and guidelines, HR departments cover a lot of ground. With such a wide array of responsibilities, it’s only natural that you […]