Labor & Employment Law

More on the HIRE Act

The recent HIRE Act requires that an individual sign an affidavit attesting to certain requirements that would make the employer eligible for the Social Security tax exemption under the law.  The IRS is planning on issuing a model affidavit for employer's use (as indicated on its website).  Until then, there are a lot of "other" forms floating around on the internet.

Now, I know exactly what will happen.  Some employer (actually a lot of them) is going to start using one of these forms.  They won't comply the IRS requirement. The employer won't be bothered to look for the IRS form when it is issued and well, guess what?  The employer will be out of compliance.  Now, who in their right mind wants to be on the wrong side of the IRS.?

For the absolute latest on this enticing topic, the IRS website was updated as of Monday:

Follow this link to: FAQs About Qualified Employees Under the HIRE Act

As I learn of the new form, I will update my blog here.

Full post as published by Strategic HR Lawyer on March 31, 2010 (boomark / email).