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Mar 11 2020

Understanding How to Complete the New W-4 Form

The IRS introduced a new W-4 form effective January 1, 2020 that eliminated withholding allowances. The form was redesigned to allow taxpayers to make their own calculations, especially when taking into account multiple sources of income. Employees who have furnished Form W-4 in any year before 2020 are not required to furnish a new form merely because of the redesign. However, with many employees surprised with either large tax bills or large refunds last year,…

Aug 08 2019

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When Employees Quit Unexpectedly, Do You Know Why?

By Ralph Cimperman Recruiting

Per a recent article in the Harvard Business Review, more employees are voluntarily leaving their jobs than at almost any other time this millennium. When an employee quits - especially if the individual was a valued contributor - or the person "ghosts" the firm (stops showing up with no notice), employers can feel confused and betrayed. If the organization has invested resources in the employee, such as training, the loss can be financial, as well.…

Jun 20 2019

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Employee Obesity and “Fitness for Duty”

By Ralph Cimperman Recruiting, Safety

In the past few years, several employee obesity-related court cases have made national headlines. This isn’t surprising, given that obesity is at an all-time high. Per a 2017 survey by Forbes and Statista, nearly 40 percent of U.S. adults can be characterized as obese. Obesity is a problem especially in “caregiver” occupations, such as home healthcare workers, where concern for a patient may outweigh the worker’s concern for their own health. (Per a survey by…

Feb 12 2019

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Now Hiring Payroll Administrator for our Athens and Cumming Locations

By Ralph Cimperman Recruiting

Summary/Objective This position is a primary customer interface with our client's and client employees for data collection, processing of payroll and as a result collection and disbursement of funds.

Aug 07 2018

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Don’t Run Afoul of the Fair Credit Reporting Act!

By Ralph Cimperman Legal, Recruiting, Safety

Author's Note: We originally published this article in 2014, and it still holds true today. In fact, with "Ban the Box" and "Fair Chance" laws, which are designed to level the playing field for people with criminal histories, and with new restrictions on the handling of personal information, navigating the maze of background check rules has become even more difficult. Add to this new "salary ban" laws—which prohibit employers from asking about prior salaries—and compliant…

Mar 22 2018

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Contractor or Employee—Has a “Business Friendly” Administration Relaxed the Rules?

By Ralph Cimperman HR, Legal, Recruiting

Last year, President Trump withdrew two Obama-era Department of Labor (DOL) “Guidance Letters,” one of which had made it more difficult for companies to safely classify workers as independent contractors. Some national organizations hailed withdrawal of the guidance as “pro-employer,” but Marathon recommended companies continue to be very cautious with their determinations. Now, we are reiterating that stance. With the withdrawal of the guidance letter, a 2015 “multi-factor test” was no longer relevant. However, the…

Mar 06 2018

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US Dept. of Labor Issues New Guidance on Interns, Increasing Employer Flexibility

By Ralph Cimperman HR, Legal, Recruiting

In January, the U.S. Department of Labor (DoL) rolled out new guidelines that make it easier for companies to use unpaid interns, but some labor experts are warning the guidance is not a panacea. The update, published in a DoL guidance document on its website, sets a more flexible standard for employers than previous guidance. Now, interns must be the “primary beneficiaries” of the program—in other words, the programs must benefit the intern more than the…

Aug 17 2017

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The Trend Toward Workplace “Body Art” − What You Can Do

By Ralph Cimperman HR, Legal, Recruiting

With Millennial workers (and many workers from other eras) increasingly adopting non-traditional body art (officially called body modifications), business owners are grappling with how to address this issue. Per a February 2016 Harris Poll, 47 percent of Millennials and 36 percent of Gen X respondents have at least one tattoo, and that percentage is only going to rise. Tattoos and piercings may be fine for businesses that want to be perceived as “edgy,” but what…

Apr 25 2016

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The Top Recruiting Trend of 2016

By admin Recruiting

The hiring needs of our nation's companies don't appear to be slowing down any time soon if you look at current economic indicators. Forecasts for the remainder of the year are bullish and many believe the hiring increase will continue into 2017. Given the competitive recruiting environment and a tightening labor market, companies need to give specific thought to how they go about increasing headcount. Of all the recruiting trends out there – from technology…

Jan 05 2016

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Numbers Needed

By admin Legal, Payroll, Recruiting

A Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is an identification number used by the IRS in the administration of tax laws. It is issued either by the SSA or by the IRS. A Social Security number (SSN) is issued by the SSA and all other TINs are issued by the IRS. U.S. citizens and lawful aliens must use a SSN on their employment tax forms. Nonresidents and resident aliens may have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN),…

Recruiting

Understanding How to Complete the New W-4 Form

When Employees Quit Unexpectedly, Do You Know Why?

Employee Obesity and “Fitness for Duty”

Now Hiring Payroll Administrator for our Athens and Cumming Locations

Don’t Run Afoul of the Fair Credit Reporting Act!

Contractor or Employee—Has a “Business Friendly” Administration Relaxed the Rules?

US Dept. of Labor Issues New Guidance on Interns, Increasing Employer Flexibility

The Trend Toward Workplace “Body Art” − What You Can Do

The Top Recruiting Trend of 2016

Numbers Needed

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