Starting in spring 2019, watch your mail carefully for so-called “no-match” notices from the Social Security Administration (SSA). Suspended since 2012, the SSA will resume the practice of notifying employers when the information on employee tax forms (W-4) does not match SSA records. If employers do not take corrective actions as required, penalties may be... Read more »

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On September 19, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a decision titled In re: Amazon.com, Inc. (6th Cir. 2018). The decision is the latest in a years-long litigation effort by plaintiffs in Arizona and Nevada to recover what they consider to be “unpaid wages” for postliminary work activities. In this case,... Read more »

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Employers who eagerly awaited major changes to the 2019 W-4, or Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate, will wait until 2020 for an updated form to be released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). A new form was slated for release this year in the wake of the passage of the Tax Cuts and Job Act of... Read more »

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Employers Council has a 40-year history of giving back through our annual workplace giving campaign. In 2017, our campaign set records for dollars raised, organizations supported, and employee participation. In addition to payroll donations, the campaign included activities designed to raise funds, engage and educate employees, and introduce employees to various community causes. Our 2017... Read more »

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Did you know the contact page can be one of the most visited pages on an organization’s website? As the Member Engagement Coordinator at Employers Council, one of my goals is to make sure members like you can contact who they want and get the help they need. So, to help you maximize your membership today, I’m bringing our contact page directly to... Read more »

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Most employers recognize the importance of having anti-harassment policies and conducting annual training. However, few consider providing bystander training as part of their approach to maintaining a workplace culture that rejects harassment. Bystanders are typically defined as the individuals that witness harassment when it occurs or those that are made aware shortly after the fact... Read more »

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Turnover is always costly, but the loss of a key executive is particularly daunting since the difference between a good company and a great one is often determined by who sits in the executive offices. With some thoughtful preliminary work and a plan, the stress of finding a new executive can be minimized. Please enjoy... Read more »

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Consider this commonly encountered question posed to Employers Council: “Our company is looking to engage independent contractors rather than hire employees to work for us throughout Latin America. Are the laws in those countries just as strict as in the United States?” The short answer is, “No – the laws in most other countries are... Read more »

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Due to the complexity of Colorado’s new data privacy law, Employers Council has put together this Q&A briefing. Members in other states may wish to get a “head start” on similar legislation that may spring up at home. Since September 1, 2018, Colorado has a new law (i.e., HB 18-1128) that impacts many Colorado companies,... Read more »

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Will Starbucks anti-bias training make a difference? Director of Organizational Development and Learning, Evan Abbott discusses Starbucks unconscious bias training. Denver Channel 7, May 31, 2018

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Cannabis in the workplace: Businesses hiring pot smokers more than ever Employers Council Attorney Curtis Graves discusses off-duty marijuana usage. Greencamp News, May 3, 2018 New bill would prohibit employers from firing workers based solely on positive marijuana tests Employers Council Attorney Curtis Graves discusses how the current state law is discouraging qualified workers from applying for... Read more »

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#MeToo For Everybody Else: Local Company Investigates Non-Celebrity Harassment Employers Council attorney, Michele Sturgell spoke with Colorado Matters about how her work has changed since the onset of #MeToo. She says local companies have been fielding more harassment complaints, as well as asking for more training to prevent similar cases from occurring.

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