Mathew Parker

Responding to record-high gas price, the IRS announced yesterday that, for July through December of 2022, the optional standard mileage rate for business travel will increase from 58.5 cents to 62.5 cents per mile....more When Ohio Governor DeWine signed Senate Bill 47 into effect on April 6, he handed employers a big win by not only exempting overtime pay for commuting and other off-hours work but also requiring workers to affirmatively “opt...more More than 90% of employers use some form of a background screening on applicants or employees when making employment decisions. There can be several reasons for using them: ensuring safety in the workplace; reducing exposure...more The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) just revealed two new proposed rules concerning how employers can encourage employees to participate in employer-sponsored wellness programs without violating federal...more