Complete Guide to Federal and State Garnishment provides much-needed clarity when the federal and state laws appear to conflict. You'll find plain-English explanations of the laws and how they interact, as well as the specific steps you and your staff need to take to respond to the order properly. Numerous detailed examples and mathematical calculations make it easy to apply the law under different scenarios. Written by Amorette Nelson Bryant, who was recently appointed by the Uniform Law Commission as an observer for the Drafting Committee on a Wage Garnishment Act and was a past chair of both the APA GATF Child Support Subcommittee and Garnishment Subcommittee, Complete Guide to Federal and State Garnishment brings the payroll professional up-to-date on the latest federal and state laws and regulations affecting this ever-changing area. It is your one-stop source for answers to critical questions, such as: Does the amount exempt from garnishment change when the minimum wage goes up? How do I determine the wages to which the garnishment applies? If an employee is subject to more than one garnishment, which has priority? Which state's rules do I use when I receive a child support order sent from another state? State or federal law - which applies for creditor garnishment and support? Are there alternatives to remitting withheld child support via EFT/EDI? How do I handle garnishments when employees are paid a draw against salary? Previous Edition: Complete Guide to Federal and State Garnishment, 2018 Edition, ISBN 9781454884255¿
When doing a DR drill, have you found the run book to be out of sync with the current configuration? How many man-hours can be recovered through effective configuration management? Do you need a new release, version or patch level of the software? Is the service usage appropriate to capacity? Defining, designing, creating, and implementing a process to solve a challenge or meet an objective is the most valuable role… In EVERY group, company, organization and department. Unless you are talking a one-time, single-use project, there should be a process. Whether that process is managed and implemented by humans, AI, or a combination of the two, it needs to be designed by someone with a complex enough perspective to ask the right questions. Someone capable of asking the right questions and step back and say, 'What are we really trying to accomplish here? And is there a different way to look at it?' This Self-Assessment empowers people to do just that - whether their title is entrepreneur, manager, consultant, (Vice-)President, CxO etc... - they are the people who rule the future. They are the person who asks the right questions to make Software Change and Configuration Management investments work better. This Software Change and Configuration Management All-Inclusive Self-Assessment enables You to be that person. All the tools you need to an in-depth Software Change and Configuration Management Self-Assessment. Featuring 965 new and updated case-based questions, organized into seven core areas of process design, this Self-Assessment will help you identify areas in which Software Change and Configuration Management improvements can be made. In using the questions you will be better able to: - diagnose Software Change and Configuration Management projects, initiatives, organizations, businesses and processes using accepted diagnostic standards and practices - implement evidence-based best practice strategies aligned with overall goals - integrate recent advances in Software Change and Configuration Management and process design strategies into practice according to best practice guidelines Using a Self-Assessment tool known as the Software Change and Configuration Management Scorecard, you will develop a clear picture of which Software Change and Configuration Management areas need attention. Your purchase includes access details to the Software Change and Configuration Management self-assessment dashboard download which gives you your dynamically prioritized projects-ready tool and shows your organization exactly what to do next. You will receive the following contents with New and Updated specific criteria: - The latest quick edition of the book in PDF - The latest complete edition of the book in PDF, which criteria correspond to the criteria in... - The Self-Assessment Excel Dashboard - Example pre-filled Self-Assessment Excel Dashboard to get familiar with results generation - In-depth and specific Software Change and Configuration Management Checklists - Project management checklists and templates to assist with implementation INCLUDES LIFETIME SELF ASSESSMENT UPDATES Every self assessment comes with Lifetime Updates and Lifetime Free Updated Books. Lifetime Updates is an industry-first feature which allows you to receive verified self assessment updates, ensuring you always have the most accurate information at your fingertips.
This new second edition provides a framework for prime contractors and subcontractors to negotiate the terms and conditions of service subcontracts in support of federal government customers. This Guide is based on the published Federal Acquisition Regulation and Department of Defense FAR Supplement texts as of November 30, 2018.
The Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law will help you navigate complex and potentially costly Human Resources issues. You'll know what to do (and what not to do) to avoid costly mistakes or oversights, confront HR problems - legally and effectively - and understand the rules. The Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law offers fast, dependable, plain English legal guidance for HR-related situations from ADA accommodation, diversity training, and privacy issues to hiring and termination, employee benefit plans, compensation, and recordkeeping. It brings you the most up-to-date information as well as practical tips and checklists in a well-organized, easy-to-use resource. The 2019 Edition provides new and expanded coverage of issues such as: The Supreme Court held in March 2016 that to prove damages in an Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) donning/doffing class action, an expert witness' testimony could be admitted Tyson Foods, Inc. v. Bouaphakeo, 136 S. Ct. 1036 (2016). Executive Order 13706, signed on Labor Day 2015, takes effect in 2017. It requires federal contractors to allow employees to accrue at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, and unused sick leave can be carried over from year to year. Mid-2016 DOL regulations make millions more white-collar employees eligible for overtime pay, by greatly increasing the salary threshold for the white-collar exemption. Updates on the PATH Act (Protecting Americans From Tax Hikes; Pub. L. No. 114-113. The DOL published the "fiduciary rule" in final form in April 2016, with full compliance scheduled for January 1, 2018. The rule makes it clear that brokers who are paid to offer guidance on retirement accounts and Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs) are fiduciaries. In early 2016, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced it would allow charging parties to request copies of the employer's position statement in response to the charge. The Supreme Court ruled that, in constructive discharge timing requirements run from the date the employee gives notice of his or her resignation--not the effective date of the resignation. Certiorari was granted to determine if the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) preempts consideration of severing provisions for unconscionability. Previous Edition: Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law, 2018 Edition ISBN 9781454884309
Globalization, increased economic and geopolitical uncertainty, technological advancements, and a rise in the number of regulations and legislations have led to a significant rise in the importance, volume, and complexity of modern contractual agreements. Yet, in spite of these profound changes, many organizations still manage the contracting process in a fragmented, manual, and ad-hoc manner, resulting in poor contract visibility, ineffective monitoring and management of contract compliance, and inadequate analysis of contract performance. The net effect of this has been a heightened interest in re-engineering and automation of Enterprise Contract Management (ECM) processes across industry sectors and geographies. Enterprise Contract Management: A Practical Guide to Successfully Implementing an ECM Solution addresses all the questions surrounding ECM, ECM solutions, and the project management, change management, and risk management considerations to ensure its successful implementation. This concise text will help your organization manage the challenges of the contract life cycle and the key success factors and pitfalls in a typical ECM solution. It is a must read for corporate executives, buyers, procurement and strategic sourcing specialists, contract administrators and procurement managers. There is currently no other book available on ECM solutions. All existing books on contract management focus on the legal aspects of contracts, but none describe the functions, features, capabilities of technology solutions that support ECM, nor do they explain the key considerations for ensuring a successful ECM solution implementation.
The Fifth Edition of ERISA: A Comprehensive Guide provides a thorough and authoritative analysis of the principal statutory provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the corresponding provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) dealing with employee benefits. It also discusses and explains the multitude of regulations, rulings, and interpretations issued by the Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Labor, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation in explanation of ERISA; the Code provisions relating to the requirements for tax-qualified retirement plans; and the subsequent legislation amending or supplementing ERISA and such Code provisions. Cited by the Supreme Court, ERISA: A Comprehensive Guide discusses and explains the multitude of regulations, rulings, and interpretations issued by the Department of the Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Labor, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation in explanation of ERISA and the subsequent legislation amending or supplementing ERISA. ERISA: A Comprehensive Guide has been updated to include: Description of the student loan program 2018 Private Letter Ruling and the resolution of this with the "anti-conditioning" rule. Analysis of the latest version of the EPCRS, which is available for tax-qualified retirement plans with certain compliance failures, as set forth in IRS Revenue Procedure 2019-19, including an update to the IRS user fees that apply to the various correction programs. Discussion of the new self-correction options for participant loan failures, certain non-amender failures, and beneficial retroactive amendments to increase participant's benefits. Description of IRS VCAP, its uses, limitations, and procedural requirements. Description of IRS Revenue Procedure 2015-32 for correction of delinquent Forms 5500-EZ. Analysis of the DOL's guidance on the definition of an "Employer" for ERISA purposes and subsequent Court rulings eviscerating that guidance. Discussion of health plans use of "cross-plan offsetting" as a way of adjusting for overpayments. Discussion of the new DOL regulations governing review and appeal procedures for disability claims. Complete revision of the mergers and acquisitions chapter, including best practice, common pitfalls, a sample merger agreement, merger checklist, and spin-off agreement. Update on 2018 and 2019 court cases that impact labor relations, as well as actions taken by the current administration that overturn prior policies and decisions. Discussion of the most recent actions impacting ACA and litigation surrounding those actions. Discussion of recent court cases regarding discrimination on the basis of gender and sexual orientation. Discussion of ongoing litigation regarding "conscience-based objections" to a provision in the ACA requiring employers to provide no-cost birth control coverage to employees. Description of changes in Fair Labor Standard Act interpretations regarding wages, determination of independent contractor status, and regular rate.
This book is a comprehensive guide that discusses and analyses the complexities of GST as it applies to works contracts, construction projects, and EPC contracts across various industries. It covers critical topics such as the definition of works contracts under GST, input tax credit eligibility, valuation, sector-specific guidance (e.g., oil & gas, real estate, power generation), and best practices for tax controversy management. Its practical approach includes case studies, international comparisons, and up-to-date legal precedents. This book is a helpful reference for tax specialists, legal advisors, and professionals navigating GST compliance in construction and related sectors. The Present Publication is the 10th Edition and has been amended by the Finance (No. 2) Act, 2024. It covers the recommendations of the 54th GST Council Meeting held on 09-09-2024 and is authored by Sudipta Bhattacharjee, Rishabh Prasad & Abhishek Garg, with the following noteworthy features: • [What's New in the 10th Edition] o Latest Amendments – This Edition incorporates all amendments up to 1st September 2024, reflecting the most up-to-date legal changes and amendments in the GST law o Hot-Button Issues – Expanded coverage of hot-button issues such as: § Input Tax Credit in Works Contracts § Impact on Advances and Security Deposits § Treatment of Free-of-cost Supplies o Liquidated Damages & GST – A new in-depth chapter discusses the latest legal positions on liquidated damages, mainly focusing on the evolving jurisprudence in India and the European Union/UK o GST Rates & Classifications – Detailed guidance on GST rates applicable to various works contracts, with clear explanations of classifications and valuations under GST law • [Comprehensive Practical Guide] The book serves as a complete practical guide providing a detailed understanding of GST's impact on a wide range of construction and EPC contracts, as well as concession agreements • [Sector-wise Coverage] It includes sector-specific analysis for industries such as oil & gas, roads, real estate, ports, urban water projects, thermal and solar power projects, and large manufacturing units, making it a unique reference guide • [Detailed Chapter Structure] The book is divided into easy-to-read chapters covering the constitutional framework, sectoral guidance, input tax credit, valuation issues, and complex topics such as immovable property, free-of-cost supplies, liquidated damages, and anti-profiteering provisions • [Evolution from Pre-GST Era] The text also traces the evolution of key concepts from the pre-GST era, providing a holistic understanding of the shifts in tax law over time • [International Comparative Perspective] A dedicated chapter explores how construction contracts are treated under international VAT/GST regimes, providing valuable global insights • [Case Studies] Several chapters feature real-life case studies, helping readers practically understand whether specific contracts would qualify as works contracts under GST • [Legal Precedents] The book discusses the legal position on liquidated damages in the context of GST, with updated references to international legal frameworks, particularly in the European Union and the UK • [Practical Strategies] It provides practical strategies for structuring construction and EPC contracts, as well as best practices for managing tax controversies • [Inclusion of Appendices] The book contains detailed appendices that include relevant notifications and circulars to aid in compliance and practical application of GST laws The structure of the book is as follows: • Chapter 1 – Introduction to the Scheme of GST • Chapter 5 – What is Immovable Property in Works Contracts? • Chapter 17 – Liquidated Damages Under Works Contracts & GST Implications • Chapter 22 to 27 – Works Contract Implications in Various Sectors (Oil & Gas, Real Estate, Roads/Highways, Ports, Thermal and Solar Power) • Chapter 31 – Structuring Various Types of Works Contracts Under GST • Chapter 33 – Best Practices for Managing Tax Controversies • Annexures – CGST rate schedules, Maharashtra GST Act, explanatory notes on service classification
Provides construction industry professionals with a practical and detailed guide to the NEC4 contract The NEC contract takes a collaborative, project management based approach to construction projects, which is very different to the other standard forms of construction contract. This new edition of the book covers all changes in the 4th Edition of the Engineering and Construction Contract, issued in June 2017, and will provide practical guidance to help users transitioning from NEC3 to NEC4. Inside A Practical Guide to the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract, readers will find chapters on the background of the NECECC; contract data and other documents; the‘spirit of mutual trust’; all of the individuals involved in the process (eg: project managers, clients, supervisors, subcontractors, etc.); communication issues, early warnings and other matters; quality management; titles; dealing with timing; payment processes; cost components; compensation procedures and assessments; dealing with terminations; dispute resolution; completing the contract and more. A practical guide to the application of the procedures contained in the newly issued NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract Provides detailed guidance on the use of the agreement, which is claimed to offer increased flexibility, improved clarity and greater ease of use Written specifically for people actually using and administering the NEC contracts Features 3 appendixes covering tables of clause numbers, case law and statutes; employer’s, project manager’s, supervisor’s, contractor’s and adjudicator’s actions; and communication forms and their uses. First launched in 1993, the NEC has become one of the UK's leading standard forms of contract for major construction and civil engineering projects, making A Practical Guide to the NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract a must-have resource for any contractor using the latest version of this contract.
The Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law will help you navigate complex and potentially costly Human Resources issues. You'll know what to do (and what not to do) to avoid costly mistakes or oversights, confront HR problems - legally and effectively - and understand the rules. The Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law offers fast, dependable, plain English legal guidance for HR-related situations from ADA accommodation, diversity training, and privacy issues to hiring and termination, employee benefit plans, compensation, and recordkeeping. It brings you the most up-to-date information as well as practical tips and checklists in a well-organized, easy-to-use resource. Previous Edition: Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law, 2018 Edition ISBN 9781454899945
