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Nov 11 2022
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Businesses Shouldn’t Bear Costs When Switching Payroll Systems

By Payroll
Switching from one payroll software or provider to another is a major decision that can have a significant impact on a company and its employees if not handled correctly. When it comes to the cost of changing payroll systems, the burden should really be on the software or payroll provider to make the transition as seamless as possible for the employer. Migrations that don’t go well can result in: Lost productivity. When migrating from one…
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Nov 07 2022
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Employer Responsibilities for Tip-Based Compensation

By Payroll
If you employ people in positions that commonly receive tips or gratuities, it’s important to stay abreast of your responsibilities as an employer. Requirements for taking tip credits The current federal minimum wage is $7.25 per hour; employers may claim a tip credit to pay $2.13 per hour if employees make up the difference through tips. If an employee doesn’t make enough in tips to reach minimum wage, the employer must make up the difference.…
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Oct 29 2022
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Can Employers Still Use the Federal Employee Retention Credit?

By HR
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) under the CARES Act was created to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ERC provided some relief for employers whose businesses were financially affected by COVID-19. Even though the ERC has expired, employers who experienced a significant loss of revenue during the period that the credit was effective may still be eligible to claim it. How does the ERC work? According to IRS…
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Oct 18 2022
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By the Numbers: Calculating Employees for Workers’ Comp

By Legal
The number of workers employed by a business is often a determinant in how certain employment laws apply. This month, we will focus on how a business should define its number of employees for the purpose of workers’ compensation (workers’ comp) requirements. Workers' comp laws protect people who become injured or disabled while working at their jobs. They provide replacement income in the event of a workplace accident which prohibits the employee from returning to…
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Oct 07 2022
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Take an Active Approach to Quiet Quitting

By HR
Remember last year’s “Great Resignation,” when many employees optimistically left their jobs in search of greener pastures? Times have changed a bit, and fewer employees are willing to take the risk of quitting a stable job outright. However, they may be engaging in a trend known as “quiet quitting.” This passive attitude toward work can damage your business, and you want to be able to recognize and address it before it becomes a big problem.…
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Sep 28 2022
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Employment Regulations by the Numbers

By HR, Legal
Employers of any size must understand and be compliant with applicable labor laws. While we won’t go into an exhaustive review of all employment regulations in this article, here are some things to keep in mind. Regulations that apply to all employers Employers of all sizes must comply with certain federal laws. These include, but are not limited to: Equal Pay Act (EPA), which requires equal pay for equal work Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),…
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Sep 21 2022
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Federal Holidays to Consider Including in a Time Off Policy

By Benefits
As we near the end of 2022, now is a good time to start planning your business calendar for 2023. Like many companies, you will need to decide which federal holidays, if any, to recognize as part of your overall business decisions. What are the official federal holidays? The United States has established by law 12 permanent federal holidays. The first four federal holidays were created in 1870, when Congress granted paid time off to…
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Sep 14 2022
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Boomerang Employees Learn that the Grass Isn’t Greener Elsewhere

By HR
This year, the so-called ‘Great Resignation’ made headlines, highlighting the trend of employees leaving their jobs in search of better pay, more flexible work arrangements and a host of other desired attributes in an ‘ideal’ employer. However, we are now seeing that employees who left for greener pastures are finding that the grass isn’t always greener with another company or organization. These individuals are sometimes referred to as ‘boomerang employees,’ and they could be the…
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Sep 07 2022
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Why We Take a Break from Labor in September

By Benefits
Every September, Americans look forward to a long weekend and a day off from work for our beloved “end of summer” holiday: Labor Day. This day was created to celebrate the American worker and the trade and labor groups that support them. Observance of the Labor Day holiday evolved over a period of years, but most historians agree that the true start of Labor Day ties back to a parade and picnic that took place…
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Aug 30 2022
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Individual Coverage HRAs Gain Appeal Among Employers

By Benefits
The recent U.S. Senate passage of the Inflation Reduction Act extended subsidies for insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by another three years. In other words, the ACA is here to stay. How the ACA affects small businesses The ACA established the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) for small employers (generally those with 1–50 employees) who want to provide health and dental coverage to their employees. Under SHOP, employers can decide between…
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