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IRS Raises Standard Mileage Reimbursement Rate for 2023
Michael Simon on February 2, 2023
Cities that use the IRS rate to reimburse employees and elected officials should note that on Jan. 1, 2023, the IRS raised the standard mileage reimbursement to 65.5 cents.
How to Write a Job Description
Chris Johnson on December 1, 2022
Every position in your city should have a job description that establishes the main points and essential qualifications.
The Importance of Up-to-Date Job Descriptions
Even though there are no state or federal requirements for job descriptions, employers can avoid many legal issues if postings are current and properly drafted.
Ban the Box – The Fair Chance Initiative
What does it mean to “ban the box”? The term refers to the box or question on an employment application asking if a candidate has ever been convicted of a crime.
EEOC Updates COVID-19 Guidance
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its COVID-19 guidance on July 12, 2022, coinciding with the resurgence in COVID-19 cases.
Update on Payroll Tax Deferral
Limited Guidance Issued on the Payroll Tax Deferral Beginning September 1, 2020
Pre-Employment Background Checks
When hiring a new employee, the city may need to request additional information to make an informed decision.
Spring Forward … Straight Time or Overtime?
The arrival of daylight-saving time requires clocks to be moved forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 13.
DOL Increases Fines Related to Workplace Posters
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) increased the maximum fine for failure to comply with federal notice and posting requirements.
IRS Raises Standard Mileage Reimbursement Rate for 2022
For cities that use the IRS rate to reimburse employees and elected officials for mileage, be aware that on January 1, 2022, the IRS will raise the reimbursement rate.
Kentucky’s ‘Safety and Health on the Job’ Poster Updated
The Kentucky Department of Labor released an updated Kentucky Safety and Health on the Job poster in September which must be prominently displayed in the workplace.
Daylight Savings Time Ends on Sunday, November 7, 2021
Employers Should Prepare for Possible Overtime
What Types of Events Qualify for Leave Under FMLA? Part 2 of 3
This article will look at the final two qualifications for leave regarding military exigencies and military caregiver leave.
What Types of Events Qualify for Leave Under the FMLA Part 1 of 2
This article focuses on the three that are not military-related, which will be reviewed in the next article.
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