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Dear Marcelyn,
Resources on these and many other HR topics are available only to SHRM members through our complimentary Express Request service.
Once on the Express Request page, you may select up to five topics and click submit. If you’d like more than five topics, you may return to the Express Request page as often as you like.
Payroll Tax Cut Extended
The Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 temporarily extends the two percentage point payroll tax cut for employees through Feb. 29, 2012. Employers should implement the new payroll tax rate as soon as possible in 2012 but not later than Jan. 31, 2012. Under the terms negotiated by Congress, the law also includes a new “recapture” provision, which applies only to those employees who receive more than $18,350 in wages during the two-month period
Key term: PAYROLL TAX CUT EXTENDED in the Compensation section
New Federal Posting Requirement Applies to Virtually All Employers
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued a Final Rule requiring most private-sector employers to notify employees of their rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) by posting a notice. Important: Because NLRA rights apply to union and nonunion workplaces, most employers will be required to post this notice. Absent another court stay or extension, the rule takes effect on April 30. The poster is available in over 20 languages for free downloading and printing.
Key term: EMPLOYEE RIGHTS POSTER in the Employee Relations section
Union Election Rule
The National Labor Relations
Board has approved a set of sweeping revisions to the rules governing
union election procedures. The change was designed to speed up union
representation votes and possibly make it easier for organized labor to
recruit and gain new members. The rule takes effect on April 30.
Key term: UNION ELECTION RULE in the Labor Relations section
State Specific Resources
State Minimum Wage Posters
If you have HR responsibilities in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Montana, Ohio, Oregon, or Vermont, take note! These states have new minimum wages becoming effective on January 1. We provide links to each states’ 2012 minimum wage announcement and posters. The posters are available for free downloading.
Key term: STATES' MIN. WAGE INCREASES in the Compensation section
State Pay Notice Requirements
California and New York employers soon must comply with pay rate notice requirements.
Key term: CALIFORNIA NEW-HIRE PAY RATE NOTICE (EFF. 1/1/12) in the Compensation section
Key term: NEW YORK ANNUAL PAY NOTICE (DUE BY 2/1/12) in the Compensation section
The Express Request (ER) feature is a self-service, online benefit that allows SHRM members to request and receive information on a wide variety of HR topics via e-mail. Responses are sent immediately and are available around-the-clock.
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