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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued an emergency rule that requires COVID-19 vaccination for workers at healthcare facilities that participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

The Biden administration has announced its Final Rule directing federal contractors to pay their workers a $15 minimum wage starting next year.

The Final Rule, effective January 30, 2022, establishes standards and procedures for implementing and enforcing the minimum wage protections of Executive Order 14026 (Order). Additionally, it sets forth an anti-retaliation provision, a prohibition against waiver of rights, and a severability clause. Finally, the Final Rule specifies procedures related to complaint intake, investigations, remedies, and administrative enforcement proceedings.

Employers often have questions about the differences between employee status, such as full-time, part-time, and full-time-equivalent employees, and how employment laws apply to these workers. Below we answer frequently asked questions about full-time, part-time, and full-time-equivalent employees.

Exposure to allergens in the workplace may negatively impact employees’ productivity and jeopardize their health and safety. Here are some guidelines for addressing allergies in the workplace.

As the holiday season approaches, we would like to share a few reminders for how to stay safe while driving so you can travel safely to celebrate this special time with your loved ones. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that over 36,000 people were killed on U.S. roadways in 2019. Motor vehicle crashes are also the #1 cause of workplace death according to the National Safety Council.

This year, we’ve organized Year End tasks by month to help with your Year End prioritization. Look for new items each month requiring your attention through year end. Review the ADP TotalSource Year-End & Quarter Close Guide for a complete list of all items requiring your attention.

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to pay non-exempt employees 1.5 times their "regular rate of pay" for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek (some states require overtime pay in additional circumstances and at different rates). Miscalculating overtime can result in back pay due, fines, and other sanctions. Here are six mistakes to avoid when calculating overtime.