Archive for Compensation and Benefits

IRS Announces Guidance on Withholding of Tips

The IRS today released Internal Revenue Bulletin 2012-26 providing guidance on how taxes are imposed on tips under the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA).  The bulletin is in question-and-answer format and includes an explanation of both the employer’s and employee’s obligations.  The bulletin also addresses the following issues:…

Governor Brown Signs SB 299 Requiring Employers to Continue Health Benefits for Employees on Pregnancy Disability Leave

On October 6, 2011, Governor Brown signed Senate Bill 299 (“SB 299”) which will require all California employers with more than 5 employees to continue group health insurance coverage for up to 4 months for employees on pregnancy disability leave (“PDL”). This represents a major change in California…