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Interested parties can [download the new Form W-4](http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=irs%20w4&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CDoQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.irs.gov%2Fpub%2Firs-pdf%2Ffw4.pdf&ei=Usn1UJWAHqXUiwL3h4GwBw&usg=AFQjCNHdJoiSxm8m_ff8SZ6jMDWjFVFBMQ&bvm=bv.41018144,d.aWc) here. 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Reg. 70620* At first glance, it may appear that the proposed rule is very similar to the existing wellness rule. However, a number of changes could have significant impacts on how wellness programs are designed and administered, including: [Read More](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/81625/Agencies-Issue-New-HIPAA-Proposed-Rule-on-Wellness-Programs?hsLang=en-us) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/81625/Agencies-Issue-New-HIPAA-Proposed-Rule-on-Wellness-Programs?hsLang=en-us#comments-listing) Tags: [wellness programs](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/wellness-programs), [HIPAA](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/hipaa), [HIPAA wellness program regulations](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/hipaa-wellness-program-regulations), [HR Allen Consulting Services](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/hr-allen-consulting-services), [HR Informant](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/hr-informant) ## [IRS Issues Proposed Rules on Employer “Shared Responsibility” Tax Under the Affordable Care Act](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/81554/IRS-Issues-Proposed-Rules-on-Employer-Shared-Responsibility-Tax-Under-the-Affordable-Care-Act?hsLang=en-us) [Posted on Fri, Jan 11, 2013](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/author/michael-allen) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) In January, the U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service published proposed rules and new [Q&A's](http://www.irs.gov/uac/Newsroom/Questions-and-Answers-on-Employer-Shared-Responsibility-Provisions-Under-the-Affordable-Care-Act) providing guidance with respect to the employer “shared responsibility” excise tax under section 4980H of the Internal Revenue Code, which was added by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and is effective beginning in 2014. *78 Fed. Reg. 217 (January 2, 2013)*   [Read More](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/81554/IRS-Issues-Proposed-Rules-on-Employer-Shared-Responsibility-Tax-Under-the-Affordable-Care-Act?hsLang=en-us) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/81554/IRS-Issues-Proposed-Rules-on-Employer-Shared-Responsibility-Tax-Under-the-Affordable-Care-Act?hsLang=en-us#comments-listing) Tags: [employer "shared responsibility" excise](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/employer-quotshared-responsibilityquot-excise), [HR Allen Consulting Services](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/hr-allen-consulting-services), [HR Informant](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/hr-informant), [Affordable Care Act](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/affordable-care-act), [health care reform](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/health-care-reform) ## [IRS Provides new Withholding Information; 2013 W-4 Still not Released](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/81553/IRS-Provides-new-Withholding-Information-2013-W-4-Still-not-Released?hsLang=en-us) [Posted on Fri, Jan 11, 2013](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/author/michael-allen) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released updated income-tax withholding tables for 2013 reflecting recent changes by Congress to address the “fiscal cliff.” The [updated income tax withholding tables](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/n1036.pdf) show the new rates in effect for 2013 and supersede the tables issued on December 31, 2012. The updated tables contain the percentage method income-tax withholding tables and related information that employers need to implement these changes.  According to the IRS: [Read More](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/81553/IRS-Provides-new-Withholding-Information-2013-W-4-Still-not-Released?hsLang=en-us) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/81553/IRS-Provides-new-Withholding-Information-2013-W-4-Still-not-Released?hsLang=en-us#comments-listing) Tags: [IRS](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/irs), [2013 income tax withholding tables](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/2013-income-tax-withholding-tables), [income tax withholding tables](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/income-tax-withholding-tables), [Internal Revenue Service](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/internal-revenue-service), [payroll taxes](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/payroll-taxes), [W-4 form](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/w-4-form), [employees](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/employees), [HR Allen Consulting Services](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/hr-allen-consulting-services), [Employers](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/employers), [HR Informant](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/hr-informant) ## [Standard Mileage Rates for 2013](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/81377/Standard-Mileage-Rates-for-2013?hsLang=en-us) [Posted on Thu, Jan 03, 2013](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/author/michael-allen) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2013 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. [Read More](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/81377/Standard-Mileage-Rates-for-2013?hsLang=en-us) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/81377/Standard-Mileage-Rates-for-2013?hsLang=en-us#comments-listing) Tags: [2013 mileage rates](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/2013-mileage-rates), [mileage rates for 2013](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/mileage-rates-for-2013), [mileage rates](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/mileage-rates), [HR Allen Consulting Services](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/hr-allen-consulting-services), [HR Informant](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/hr-informant) ## [Favorable Post-Brinker Cases Depublished](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/81220/Favorable-Post-Brinker-Cases-Depublished?hsLang=en-us) [Posted on Wed, Dec 26, 2012](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/author/michael-allen) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Meal and rest period cases continue to arise after the welcomed California Supreme Court decision in *Brinker v. Superior Court*.  Related cases were placed on hold pending the *Brinker* decision, and some have been decided on review. In two of those cases, *Flores v. Lamps Plus (Lamps Plus Overtime cases)* and *Hernandez v. Chipotle*, courts issued decisions that were favorable for employers — in both, the courts denied class certification. The *Brinker* court held that employers must only provide a meal break and not ensure it is taken. In light of this finding, the *Lamps Plus* and *Hernandez* courts found that whether the employer was liable for a meal break violation required an individualized inquiry as to why any particular employee missed a specific break.  As a result, class certification was not appropriate because courts would have to consider individual issues and facts to make a determination about employer liability. These cases were both initially published.  However, the employee plaintiffs asked the California Supreme Court to review the decisions. The Supreme Court denied review, but at the same time depublished the cases. The decision to depublish these cases is an indicator that the Court disagreed with the underlying analysis on the class certification issue.  California employers still face a tough legal landscape. Wage-and-hour class action suits will not disappear any time soon.  [Read More](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/81220/Favorable-Post-Brinker-Cases-Depublished?hsLang=en-us) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/81220/Favorable-Post-Brinker-Cases-Depublished?hsLang=en-us#comments-listing) Tags: [Brinker decision](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/brinker-decision), [Brinker v Superior Court](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/brinker-v-superior-court), [ensure meal break](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/ensure-meal-break), [Flores v. Lamps Plus (Lamps Plus Overtime cases)](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/flores-v-lamps-plus-lamps-plus-overtime-cases), [Hernandez v. 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According to a press release [announcing](http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/odep/ODEP20122362.htm)the launch, the candidates have been interviewed and pre-screened by federal recruiters. Private sector employers can access the WRP through ODEP’s national Employer Assistance and Resource Network’s [website](http://www.askearn.org/) or by making a toll-free call to 855-275-3276. 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In September 2012, the state added 262,000 jobs on a year-over-year-basis; the second fastest year-over-year absolute nonfarm job growth in the nation behind Texas. 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The amendments take effect December 30, 2012.  The approved pregnancy disability regulations make significant changes to state law, including: [Read More](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/80663/Amended-Pregnancy-Disability-Regulations-Approved?hsLang=en-us) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/80663/Amended-Pregnancy-Disability-Regulations-Approved?hsLang=en-us#comments-listing) Tags: [PDL regulations](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/pdl-regulations), [California pregnancy regulations updated](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/california-pregnancy-regulations-updated), [HR Allen Consulting Services](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/hr-allen-consulting-services), [HR Informant](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/hr-informant), [pregnancy regulations](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/pregnancy-regulations) ## [Workers’ Compensation Reform Requires Updates to Notice and Pamphlet](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/80572/Workers-Compensation-Reform-Requires-Updates-to-Notice-and-Pamphlet?hsLang=en-us) [Posted on Tue, Nov 27, 2012](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/author/michael-allen) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) This year, California’s Legislature passed Senate Bill 863, containing wide-ranging workers’ compensation reform measures. SB 863 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2013.  Some of its provisions will be effective immediately, requiring changes to notices that explain employee rights and employer obligations. California employers must post a notice explaining employee rights and employer obligations under the state workers’ compensation system and must provide all employees with a workers’ compensation pamphlet at the time of hire. CalChamber worked with the Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) to obtain approved language for the required workers’ compensation notice and pamphlet. CalChamber’s *2013 California and Federal Employment Notices Poster* and Workers’ Compensation pamphlet both contain language required by law for January 1, 2013, and approved by the DWC. The *2013 California and Federal Employment Notices Poster*contains the 16 state and federal employment notices every California employer must post.  Although some of the bill’s measures will take effect January 1, other provisions require administrative/regulatory action prior to implementation.  [Read More](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/80572/Workers-Compensation-Reform-Requires-Updates-to-Notice-and-Pamphlet?hsLang=en-us) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/bid/80572/Workers-Compensation-Reform-Requires-Updates-to-Notice-and-Pamphlet?hsLang=en-us#comments-listing) Tags: [workers' compensation reform](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/workers39-compensation-reform), [Division of Workers' Compensation](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/division-of-workers39-compensation), [required notice](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/required-notice), [required pamphlets](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/required-pamphlets), [workers' comp reform](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/workers39-comp-reform), [California](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/california), [HR Allen Consulting Services](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/hr-allen-consulting-services), [HR Informant](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/topic/hr-informant) [Previous Page](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/page/10) [All Posts](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/all) [Next Page](https://promotion-payroll-hr.pinnaclehro.com/human-resources-articles/page/12) ### Stay updated with the hottest and latest employment law and HR trends and topics ### Most Popular Blog Posts Areas We Serve - 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