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2012 Ready! Set! Go!
The new year is here and with it come new trends in HR management, new goals for federal agencies, new limits on compensation and benefits, and more. We’ve compiled several resources to help you start 2012 on the right – and informed -- foot. Ready, set, go!
Key term: 2012 READY! SET! GO! in the Multiple Disciplines Covered section.

W-2 Distribution Deadline
The deadline to distribute W-2s is Tuesday, January 31. May you provide W-2s electronically? Yes! Can SHRM provide a sample Electronic Delivery Consent Notice? Yes!
Key term: W-2 DISTRIBUTION DEADLINE in the Compensation section.

W-4 Forms
The 2012 W-4 form is available. Are employers required to have employees complete a new W-4 each year?
Key term: W-4 FORMS in the Compensation section.

Leap Year's Possible Extra Payday
2012 is a leap year. Leap years can create real consternation for payroll managers. By adding an extra day to the calendar, the odds that a business will have an additional payday over the course of the year increase.
Key term: LEAP YEAR (2012) AND PAYROLL in the Compensation section.

OSHA 300-A Posting Period
Beginning February 1 of each year, covered employers must post the OSHA-required Form 300A, which summarizes an employer’s reportable injuries and illnesses for the prior year. The Form 300A posting period is February 1-April 30.
Key term: OSHA 300-A POSTING PERIOD in the Safety & Security section.

State Law Developments
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