Question: If an employee is not in fact married, can they claim “married” on the federal Form W-4?

Answer: They should not. However, it is the employee’s responsibility to accurately fill out the Form-W-4, and it is not up to an employer to determine if the withholding is appropriate, or if an employee’s claim of marital status is valid.

Wildfires, hurricanes, and blizzards have wreaked havoc on businesses across the country over the last few months. Your company is responsible for providing a safe and healthy workplace free from hazards caused by inclement weather and natural disasters; human-caused emergencies such as crime and violence; and outbreaks of disease. Learn how to prepare for and respond to emergencies with resources from ThinkHR.

• Blog Posts: Read articles on topics including Should HR Spearhead Emergency Preparedness, Answers to Employment Questions Raised by Inclement Weather, Hurricane Season Has Begun, and Workplace Violence is More Common than You Think.
• Webinar: ThinkHR’s Chief Knowledge Officer, Laura Kerekes, tackles the tricky issues raised by unexpected office closures due to fires, storms, and flooding in this on-demand 60-minute webinar.
• White Papers: Download white papers on topics including Workplace Violence, Your Emergency Preparedness Plan Can Save Your Business and Lives, Active Shooter Prevention and Response Playbook, and How to Handle an Infectious Disease Outbreak.
• Training Courses: Assign workplace safety training courses on Active Shooter, Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, and other topics.