Since the allegations of sexual harassment and assault against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein became known in the Fall of 2017 the nation has begun a long overdue process of discussing and addressing workplace harassment. Though the grassroot efforts of the #Metoo and #Timesup movements keep the conversation in the public eye, it is important for […]
Small Business Owners: The New Tax Law and You
Unless you’ve just woken up from a coma, you know that Congress passed, and President Trump signed a brand-new tax bill. Known as the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act”, the bill, will cut income tax rates and double the standard deduction while reducing itemized deductions. Vastly changing child care, elder care, and business taxes. As […]
New York State-Paid Family Leave-Are You Ready?
Starting January 1st, 2018, a new law will take hold across New York State that will provide paid family leave for most employees of private employers. New York’s Paid Family Leave provides job-protected, paid time off for: Bonding with a newly born, adopted or fostered child Caring for a close relative with a serious health […]
ELD Mandate: It’s almost here. Are you ready?
So it seems like only a short while ago we were all putting off the idea of paperless logs. Thinking that, like most government regulations, someone would swoop in and delay the mandate. Well, guess what? There was no caped crusader and now December 18, 2017 is knocking on our door. There are a lot […]
Increased Fuel Tax in New Jersey to Start Friday?
New Jersey, the State with the second lowest fuel tax in the Nation is likely to face increased fuel tax by 23 cents per gallon in order to rescue the depleted Transportation Trust Fund. The Fund is expected to be out of money on July 1. In a plan with bipartisan support, as well as […]