<p> Our <i><b>OSHA Compliance Guide</b></i> focuses on the most commonly violated OSHA standards for general industry. The <i><b>Guide</b></i> provides the framework for an effective general safety program. Key topics include: </p> <ul> <li> OSHA Overview Chapter, with sections on employer and employee rights and responsibilities, including leased employees, methods to obtain compliance assistance, and more </li> <li> Extensive coverage of the Hazard Communication (Employee Right-to-Know) Standard that explains Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) requirements in relation to the Hazard Communication Standard, plus discussion of the recent OSHA interpretation that use of “generic” MSDSs does not satisfy the employee-access requirements of the Hazard Communication Standard </li> <li> Summaries of over 125 OSHA safety standards for general industry, including CFR citations </li> <li> Six commonly used sample written safety plans, both print and CD versions, including an updated Hazard Assessment and PPE Plan that reflects the new rule mandating employers to pay for all required personal protective equipment, plus a list of the limited exceptions to the rule. Plans included in the <i><b> Guide</b></i> are: Emergency Action, Fire Safety, General Safety and Health, Hazard Assessment and PPE, Hazard Communication, and Workplace Violence Prevention </li> <li> OSHA training requirements with general discussion of over 50 specific topics </li> <li> Reporting, recordkeeping, and posting requirements, including sample 300 and 301 logs, along with discussion, instructions, exemptions, and a directory listing telephone numbers by state for reporting injuries and fatalities; plus discussion of the recent OSHA interpretation discussing counting work at home as days away from work in certain recordkeeping situations </li> <li> Over 85 safety inspection checklists for general industry </li> <li> Updated information on OSHA-approved state programs, including discussion of the major differences between federal OSHA standards and those of the states with OSHA-approved plans </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p>...

<p> The <b>Pennsylvania Employer’s Guide</b> is an authoritative and accessible book that provides the “lay of the land” about employment law. The <b> Guide</b> integrates federal and Pennsylvania laws that affect the employer-employee relationship, making it a valuable resource for business owners, managers, and human resource professionals. </p> <p> The <b>Pennsylvania Employer’s Guide</b> is written and updated annually by an employment law attorney. We have eliminated legal jargon, offering clear and concise explanations of today’s complex labor laws, regulations, and court decisions. Relevant state and federal agencies are listed at the end of each of the ten chapters, along with citations for the information discussed. </p> <p> This edition of the <b>Pennsylvania Employer's Guide</b> includes discussion of these and other current topics: </p> <ul> <li> The new Pennsylvania Clean Indoor Air Act </li> <li> New section on the Pennsylvania Prohibition of Excessive Overtime in Health Care Act, which regulates overtime for health care workers </li> <li> New section on religious discrimination under Pennsylvania law </li> <li> Updated sections on Pennsylvania workers’ compensation law and Pennsylvania unemployment compensation law </li> <li> The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act, which extends the time during which pay discrimination claims may be filed </li> <li> New regulations that significantly affect employer rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) </li> <li> The ADA Amendments Act of 2008, which greatly broadens the reach of the Americans with Disabilities Act </li> <li> Changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) involving information security breach notification requirements and new health insurance enrollment and notice requirements </li> <li> New subsidies for certain COBRA premium payments and new tax credits for hiring disadvantaged workers, which are components of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 </li> <li> Recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions regarding union organization and payment of dues, Title VII retaliation claims, and more </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p>...

<p> The <b>Colorado Employer’s Guide</b> is an authoritative and accessible book that provides the “lay of the land” about employment law. The <b> Guide</b> integrates federal and Colorado laws that affect the employer-employee relationship, making it a valuable resource for business owners, managers, and human resource professionals. </p> <p> The <b>Colorado Employer’s Guide</b> is written and updated annually by an employment law attorney. We have eliminated legal jargon, offering clear and concise explanations of today’s complex labor laws, regulations, and court decisions. Relevant state and federal agencies are listed at the end of each chapter, along with citations for the information discussed. </p> <p> A valuable resource for business owners, managers, and human resource professionals, the <b>Colorado Employer’s Guide</b> includes discussion of these and other topics: </p> <ul> <li> Updated section on Colorado minimum wage rates </li> <li> The Colorado Parental Involvement in K-12 Education Act, which grants unpaid leave to employees to attend parent-teacher conferences and other school-related events </li> <li> The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act, which extends the time during which pay discrimination claims may be filed </li> <li> New regulations that significantly affect employer rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) </li> <li> The ADA Amendments Act of 2008, which greatly broadens the reach of the Americans with Disabilities Act </li> <li> The Colorado Designated Beneficiary Agreement Act, which grants certain legal rights to same-sex couples </li> <li> Recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions regarding union organization and payment of dues, Title VII retaliation claims, and more </li> <li> New Colorado law regarding payment of litigation costs following an employer’s settlement offer </li> <li> New Colorado law prohibiting drivers from text messaging while driving </li> <li> New subsidies for certain COBRA premium payments and new tax credits for hiring disadvantaged workers, which are components of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 </li> <li> Changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) involving information security breach notification requirements and new health insurance enrollment and notice requirements </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p>...

Payroll Answer Book gives payroll professionals guidance on what steps they need to take to comply with the laws and regulations governing payroll. From both a legal and practical standpoint, broad and deep coverage is given to the payroll implications of the wage and hour law and how to handle the federal employment taxation of benefits offered to employees. Detailed information is provided on computing and paying payroll taxes, how to handle garnishments and other deductions, how to determine whether workers are employees or independent contractors, what records must be kept, what the benefits and disadvantages of direct deposit of employees' wages are, how to treat sick pay, how to handle a merger or acquisition, or what to ask when employees work abroad. In addition to answering the full range of payroll questions, the Payroll Answer Book contains abundant examples that illustrate necessary calculations. The 2009 Edition of Payroll Answer Book brings the payroll professional up to date on the latest federal law and regulatory changes. Highlights include: How the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the stimulus package) affects Payroll for 2009 Planning opportunities in a merger and acquisition situation to avoid costly pitfalls and to take advantage of favorable elections where allowed Explanation of new Form 941-X How to report and pay state unemployment taxes Enhanced explanation of how an expatriate differs from a local hire New chart summarizing the period for which state income tax withholding records must be kept Suggestions to keep unemployment taxes in check How to make interest-free adjustments A new section on state disability insurance plans The single most important payroll task once an M&A event has been announced Tips on how to deal with PEOs for international workers How Payroll should treat a ""demerger"" ""spin-off"" and ""spin-out"" New alternative to opt out of filing a Form 944 The risk in asking to see an employee's Social Security card How to relieve employees from paying federal income tax on future sick pay payments Cautions on overtime for employees who work in a foreign country How the bankruptcy law affects withholding from an employee's pay for support Explanation of international ACH transactions A workshare program as an alternative to employee layoffs Updated chart and examples illustrating garnishment limits in light of new minimum wage rates How commuting expenses in a company vehicle may be exempt from wages What is wages for state unemployment tax purposes Explanation of Revenue Ruling 2008-25 with regard to mergers The reporting requirements for achievement awards that are treated as wages How an acquired corporation in a statutory merger or consolidation files a final Form 941 and Schedule D Explanation of E-Verify What requirements apply to the special accounting rule When to treat fringe benefits as paid for withholding and reporting purposes Whether voluntary contributions relate to the FUTA tax credit Whether the DOL treats telecommuters different than other employees Recommendations to employers that change their name or address due to a business restructuring How to file a Form 941 for the quarter of merger...