Nicole M. Ramson

Examine 6 Factors to Classify Workers as Employees or Independent Contractors

In January 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its long-awaited final rule related to employment status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The new rule carves out six key factors to be analyzed in determining whether a particular worker should be treated as an independent contractor or an employee.

Installment Sales Can Be a Win-Win for Buyers and Sellers

For federal income tax purposes, an installment sale is when at least one payment of proceeds from...

Are Health Savings Accounts the Cure?

Open enrollment for health care benefits has begun at many companies. If your employer lets you...

Businesses: It's Time to Get Ready for the New Corporate Transparency Reporting Rules

Attention: Your business may soon have to meet new reporting requirements that take effect on...

Handling Student Loan Debt

Starting September 1, 2023, federal student loans will begin accruing interest again. And loan...

Best Practices in Employee Performance Reviews

It's time for calendar year entities to engage in midyear employee performance reviews. Love them...

Think Outside the Box to Find Qualified Workers

The COVID pandemic significantly disrupted the labor force. In 2021, more than 47 million U.S....

Supreme Court Rejects Claim for Exemption from Overtime Pay

Employers and employees are often at odds over the issue of overtime pay. Naturally, employers are...

How to Prepare for Potential Layoffs

There's some sobering news amid other encouraging recent employment data that may take you by...

Financial Benchmarking for Success

A comprehensive benchmarking study can provide your business with a healthy start to the new year....