All new hires must fill out the latest Form I-9 the first day they are on the job. Starting Sunday, Jan. 22, employers must use the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification dated 11/14/2016. That version should be completed for new hires…
Alabama has been under a statewide emergency declaration since 7 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, related to Winter Storm Helena. Sleet and snow fell overnight Friday in parts of central Alabama, including Birmingham and Tuscaloosa. As temperatures dropped, the remaining snowy or slushy areas froze. Due to…
Alabama is a state full of football fanatics. With just hours to go until the Alabama Crimson Tide takes on the Clemson Tigers in the College Football Playoff National Championship game, Alabama retailers who make and sell team merchandise are…
As Alabama’s retailers prepare to usher in a new year, they can close out 2016 with a bit of cautious optimism. According to a Dec. 27 report, economists, polled by Reuters, say consumer optimism about the economy increased to the highest…
As 2016 ends and 2017 begins, take note of these federal and state laws and policies that could have a bearing on your business: OVERTIME RULE CHANGES PUT ON HOLD For two years, Alabama Retail kept members informed about the…
The federal government has made changes to Form I-9, a document all employers must have on all employees, even if you only employ one person. You can find the new Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification form and other I-9 information…
Huntsville-based processor and Alabama Retail Association partner CHECKredi® offers an all-in-one solution that replaces your credit card terminal, cash register, receipt printer and barcode scanner with an integrated suite of products. You choose the Clover that is right for you!…
By Michael L. Thompson Federal and state governments recognize the difficulty of ferreting out undocumented aliens. For that reason, the tact taken by both is to eliminate the “carrot” that most attracts undocumented aliens to the United States in the…
MONTGOMERY – Holiday sales in Alabama, defined as taxable sales during the months of November and December, are expected to reach $11.4 billion, according to the Alabama Retail Association. As we approach the busiest shopping season of the year, the…
MONTGOMERY – The holiday season is officially here, and retailers are ready for their busiest few weeks of the year. This year, the Alabama Retail Association predicts holiday sales in the state could reach as high as $11.4 billion in taxed…