Miami Man Sentenced to 6.5 Years for $2.3M COVID-19 Unemployment Fraud Scheme
A Miami resident has been sentenced to 78 months in federal prison for orchestrating a multi-state unemployment insurance fraud scheme that exploited …
Midyear State and Local Minimum Wage Increases
Starting July 1, 2025, several states and localities will implement increases to their minimum wage rates. This article outlines the …
DOL Recovers Over $270K in Back Wages, Damages for 157 Workers
An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) led to the recovery of over $207,470 in back wages and damages for …
Understanding E-Verify+: A Streamlined Approach to Employment Verification
By Vicky Petties All U.S. employers are required to complete Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to verify the identity and work authorization …
Wall Street Veteran Sworn In as Social Security Commissioner Amid Agency Restructuring
Frank Bisignano, a longtime Wall Street executive and former chairman and CEO of Fiserv Inc., was sworn in as the new Commissioner …
Intern Intricacies: Classifying Your Summer Help Without Getting Burned
By Debbie Tam It’s that time of year when businesses open their doors to young workers who are on school …
SCOTUS Clarifies Differential Pay for Reservists During National Emergencies
The Supreme Court recently issued a ruling in the case of Feliciano v. Department of Transportation, addressing the issue of differential …
Hot on the Hill: Highlights of Key Payroll-Related Legislation
Activity aimed at reforming payroll-related policies continues in both the House and Senate. Recent proposals include: (1) ensuring that employees …
Fraudulent Operator Sentenced to 15.5 Years, Ordered to Pay $434 Million for Fraud, Tax Crimes
Joseph LaForte, an operator of a fraudulent investment scheme in Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to 15 and a half years in prison …
USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2025
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the Congressionally-mandated cap on H-2B visas for temporary non-agricultural workers for …