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Do you have questions about Navigator IC? Are you considering starting an independent contractor program that’s supported by Navigator IC? Whether you’re wanting to learn more about the solution itself or take your organization’s use to the next level, check out our newest resource: Creating an Independent Contractor Program Supported by Navigator IC.
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We are always aiming to make our solutions more efficient for our clients, and we are excited to announce our newest update to help with this! Navigator IC now provides the option to create multiple independent contractor evaluations at once! This new functionality allows you to use a CSV file to create up to 50 evaluations at one time and have the associated company and contractor questionnaires created and sent with a single file upload.
As we discussed a couple of months ago in our blog “Coming Soon: IC and OT Regulatory Changes,” we are getting ready for the anticipated final rule on Employee/Independent Contractor Classification. As soon as the final rule is available, we will be working with Littler to determine the changes that will need to be made to Navigator IC and execute the updates as quickly as possible. You may be wondering if there is anything you can do now in preparation for the updates, so we wanted to give you a few things to consider while we wait to see what happens with the final rule.
Navigator IC is designed to help you determine the risk of classifying a worker as an independent contractor. This solution uses a questionnaire to gather information about the engagement, the work, the contractor, and the company’s relationship with the contractor that is then used to complete the risk assessment. We have developed the checklist below to help you, or those you assign a questionnaire to, be prepared to complete the Navigator IC questionnaire. We recommend gathering the following information before beginning the questionnaire.
With the increasing popularity of hybrid and remote work environments, many people have asked if we have a remote work solution to help with employment law questions surrounding hybrid and remote work. Although we don’t offer a remote work solution per se, our solutions can help answer remote work questions. Here are a few common scenarios.
One of my remote employees moved to a new jurisdiction…
Spring is looking like it will be a busy time for regulatory changes this year. But don’t worry - we will be here to help you! Two important items slated for May are the final rule on Employee/Independent Contractor Classification and a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the Overtime Rule/White Collar Exemptions. Let’s take a quick look at what these mean.
As we mentioned last week, there are a few more new year updates we would like to share with you. To help you stay compliant, our solutions are continually updated to keep up with employment law changes. The only downside: It’s impossible for us to highlight every single update to every single solution. So, we’ve picked the top highlights and would like to remind you that, if time has passed, it’s always best to go back to the solution or check your content smart links.
Navigator OT
When determining the risk of classifying an employee as overtime exempt, a few states have new wage rates to consider. Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, and Washington have all been updated. If you have older Navigator OT evaluations for any of these states and are wondering if the new rates will affect the final risk report, you can create a copy of the old evaluation and then re-run it to see the outcome with the new rates.
Navigator IC
In Navigator IC, Delaware and Kentucky have updated summaries regarding classifying employees as independent contractors. Check out the solution if you have an employee you’re considering classifying as an independent contractor in these, or any other, states.
PolicySmartTM
Our handbook supplements have been updated in PolicySmart, so take a look at your states under View Policy Documents to make sure your handbook policies are still compliant. Don’t forget to check out the timeline and updates listed under View Policy News so you can stay up to date with future changes as well.
Even though it’s hard for some of us to believe, Thanksgiving has passed, and it will be 2023 before we know it! We understand this can be a hectic and stressful time of year for our customers, so we want to reassure you that we are here to help you with your compliance needs.
Like previous years, there will be employment law changes taking effect in 2023. Littler’s Insight, “Employment Law Update 2023: New Compliance Obligations for the New Year,” provides a brief look at some of the employment law changes that will occur. We are working to update our solutions to reflect changes for 2023, and we plan to post some updates for you to check out in January.
If you or your team members would like a refresher on how to best utilize our solutions now and in the new year, we invite you to attend our Live Open Office Hours. We have two dates left in 2022: December 7 and December 21. During these sessions, we will demo and provide insights on: