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Revised Definition of a New Hire beginning on 04/21/12

The Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011 (PUblic Law 112-40), which amends Section 453A (a) (2) of the Social Security Act, includes a revised definition of “newly hired employee” to include any worker: 1. not previOusly employed by the employer; or 2. previously employed by the employer but separated from such prior employment for […]

CA Employer New Hire Notice (Wage Theft Protection Act of 2011)

California Governor Brown has signed into law AB 469 (Chapter 655, Statutes of 2011) known as the Wage Theft Protection Act of 2011. Click here for the full text of the Bill. The provisions of the Act become effective January 1, 2012. Labor Code section 2810.5 was added by the bill which requires that all […]

2012 Form W-4, Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate

Workers should review their withholding every year and if necessary, fill out a new Form W-4 and submit it to their employer. Workers who claimed exempt on their 2011 Form W-4 will need to complete a new Form W-4 for tax year 2012 by February 16, 2012 in order to maintain their exempt status.

South Dakota Youth Employment Laws

South Dakota Youth Employment Laws Source: http://dlr.sd.gov/wagehrs/youthemployment.aspx

South Dakota Minimum Wage $7.25/hour

South Dakota Minimum Wage $7.25/hour Source: http://dlr.sd.gov/wagehrs/minimumwage.aspx

No law requiring rest or meal breaks in South Dakota

No law requiring rest or meal breaks in South Dakota Source: http://dlr.sd.gov/wagehrs/breaks.aspx

Final Paycheck laws for South Dakota employers

Final Paycheck (Termination or Separation) laws for South Dakota employers. Source: http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=60-11-10 http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=60-11-11

Termination rules for South Dakota Employers

Termination rules for South Dakota Employers: http://dlr.sd.gov/wagehrs/termination.aspx

Final Paycheck laws for South Dakota employers

Final Paycheck (Termination or Separation) laws for South Dakota emplooyers. Source: http://dlr.sd.gov/wagehrs/youthemployment.aspx Source: http://legis.state.sd.us/statutes/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=60-11-11

Preparing to hire your first employee

Some reseources to help understand and consider what’s involved with hiring your first employee. Ofcourse, we’re here to help too. Source:  http://payroll.intuit.com/payroll_resources/payroll_method/index.jsp

Finding good employees

A useful article on finding god employees: Source: http://payroll.intuit.com/payroll_resources/finding_good_employees/index.jsp

Guide to Hiring and Paying Employees

A useful guide to hiring and paying employees: Source: http://payroll.intuit.com/payroll_resources/guide_to_hiring/index.jsp

HR: Six Must-Ask Interview Questions

Six Must-Ask Interview Questions By Joe Turner  Interviewing can be a gut-wrenching process. Most books on how to interview list hundreds of questions you need to be ready to answer, but few talk about the questions you need to ask.     Take more control at your next interview by asking some pointed questions of your […]

HR: Prep for the Top 10 Interview Questions

Prep for the Top 10 Interview Questions By Carole Martin, Monster Contributing Writer  Too many job seekers stumble through interviews as if the questions are coming out of left field. But many interview questions are to be expected. Study this list and plan your answers ahead of time so you’ll be ready to deliver them […]

HR: Three Job-Interview Myths

Monster.com had this very interesting short article about three job interview myths. Three Job-Interview Myths By Charles Purdy, Monster+HotJobs Senior Editor Think you know all there is to know about interviewing for a job? According to career coach David Couper, there are many surprising myths surrounding job interviews. In his book Outsiders on the Inside, […]