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How to Prevent ‘Brain Drain’ When Key Employees Leave

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The increased mobility of today’s workforce means employees aren’t staying in one job for as long as they did 20 years ago. The impending mass exodus and ever-changing tide of resources present a serious predicament: Organizations must be able to preserve precious institutional knowledge throughout these shifts.

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UPDATE: New Form W4 Effective for 2020

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The finalized 2020 Form W-4 was released on December 4, 2019. Due to the federal tax law changes that took place in 2018, the 2020 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate, is very different from previous versions.

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Minimum Wage Rate Adjusted for Inflation as of January 1st, 2020

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Minnesota’s minimum-wage rates will be adjusted for inflation beginning Jan. 1, 2020, to $10 an hour for large employers and $8.15 an hour for other state minimum wages.

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Minnesota’s New Wage Theft Regulations and Employer Requirements: Real World Planning for Compliance

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In case you missed it, on May 30, 2019, Minnesota passed the Jobs and Economic Development Omnibus Bill. Along with many other budget and legislative items, that bill included several new regulations imposing new responsibilities and recordkeeping requirements for Minnesota employers effective July 1, 2019.

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Social Security ‘No-Match’ Letters: What to Do If You Receive One

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A no-match letter identifies employees whose name and Social Security number (SSN) on a filed Form W-2 do not match SSA records. Finding one in your mailbox can be a little unnerving; however, it doesn’t mean that an employee purposefully gave fraudulent information to the government.

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Step and Grade Compensation Plans: Designing a Program to Drive More than Just Marketability

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For many public employers, the struggle to build and retain a talented workforce can often be made even more difficult by budget constraints, changing political climates, and pay equity regulations, among many others.

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Does the Affordable Care Act’s Employer Mandate Apply to Your Business?

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The employer provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as “Obamacare,” have now been in effect for more than five years. Although the law is decidedly old news, it’s worth a mention as we begin 2019.

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6 Best Practices for Keeping Your Accountable Employee Expense Reimbursement Plan Intact

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An accountable employee expense reimbursement plan allows you to cover employees’ out-of-pocket business expenses via tax-free reimbursements or advances. The IRS says this type of plan must follow three rules to maintain its “accountable” (i.e., tax-free) status. But here’s the thing: following these rules can be costly and even complicated.  

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Reimbursing Employee Expenses: Why It Pays to Follow the Rules

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Reimbursing employees for expenses is pretty straightforward, right? If you’re not following these three rules, things could get complicated.

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How to Overcome Staffing Issues Once and For All

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With a strong building market and a shortage of skilled workers, hiring and retaining quality tradesmen can be a constant challenge. In fact, many of our clients within the real estate and construction industry name staffing issues as one of their primary concerns.

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