The UK payroll landscape has always been defined by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the tax structure that is in place nationally. With the UK’s exit from the European Union at the end of January this year, there is a fair bit of uncertainty around what lies ahead for UK businesses, and whether the […]
Hiring During Uncertain Times
It’s amazing that in a matter of weeks, we can go from the strongest economy in history to a crippling halt with fear and uncertainty spreading through our day to day lives. As companies scramble from a myriad of concerns: the health of workers and staff, the health of customers, business impact, and financial ramifications, […]
Coronavirus & Workplace: What You Need to Know
The Coronavirus is now making its way around the United States. Some companies are taking safeguards such as limiting travel, cancelling conferences, making work-from-home arrangements, and keeping a heavily stocked supply of disinfectant wipes and antibacterial available to their workers. With growing numbers of infected individuals in the United States, more workers could soon be […]
Does B2B protect you from AB5?
The 12 “must-haves” in order for a B2B to qualify under AB5. Following the enactment of AB5, there has been a large increase in applications to set up limited liability companies (LLCs) or other forms of B2B. By forming these business entities, individuals that had previously operated as independent contractors are hoping to maintain their […]
What You Need to Know About AB5
Now, remember, for an Independent Contractor to pass the ABC Test and be considered properly classified, ALL 3 prongs must be met. A) Work must be free from control and direction (we can usually figure this one out; your tools, your time, your expertise as a professional). C) The worker is customarily engaged in an […]
Following in California’s Footsteps: New Jersey Cracks Down on IC Misclassifications
Big news for the Garden State! On January 20th, Governor Phil Murphy signed 153 new bills into law, six of which include new penalties for employers who misclassify workers as independent contractors or who are found to be in violation of State wage, benefit, and tax laws. This new legislation seems to closely resemble the […]
Final Rule On Joint Employer Status Under The Fair Labor Standards Act
On January 12, 2020, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule to revise and update its regulations by narrowing the definition of “joint employer” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is the first update to the joint-employer rule in over 60 years. This final rule provides additional clarity for businesses that […]
Looking at the GDPR in 2020 – What Do We Need To Know?
The rules on the GDPR stated that the European Commission would review the progress of EU member states in terms of their integration of the GDPR rules in May 2020. At this stage it is known that only three EU countries have not changed their data protection laws to align with the GDPR; Slovenia, Greece, […]
What You Need To Know About CCPA
Privacy rights continue to be a hot topic issue. As the laws and regulations become more stringent and widespread, companies must be prepared to remain compliant moving forward. This means not only making sure that your company is handling data is a compliant fashion, but also making sure your business partners/service providers are as well. […]
Erica Ostberg joins TargetCW as Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel
As Featured on PRWeb After an extensive search for the perfect person, TargetCW was lucky enough to find Erica Ostberg! “I’m so excited to have Erica join our amazing team. She’s going to help us navigate the ever-changing world of HR and compliance while meeting our client’s unique challenges and helping them achieve their goals […]
