Understanding the Key Differences between FLSA Exempt and FLSA Non-Exempt Employees in the United States
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is an important piece of labor legislation designed to protect the rights of employees and ensure fair treatment throughout the workplace. Employees and employers must be aware of what their FLSA classification is. An employee is either FLSA exempt and FLSA non-exempt. So how do you know the classification… Continue reading Understanding the Key Differences between FLSA Exempt and FLSA Non-Exempt Employees in the United States
Importance of a Good PTO Policy
Paid time off (PTO) is an critical part of your company’s overall benefits package… if you have a good policy. It is an essential component of a comprehensive employee benefits package, and demonstrates to your employees that you value their work-life balance and well-being. A well-designed and planned PTO policy will also help attract and… Continue reading Importance of a Good PTO Policy
Employee Tax Withholding: Advice for Employers
Tax season is here, and it’s likely that at least one of your employees is asking you why their refund was so big this year, or worse… why they owe so much money. You’re not a tax professional so if you don’t know the answer, that’s normal! However, we’re here to give you some quick… Continue reading Employee Tax Withholding: Advice for Employers
What Is The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and How Can You Benefit From It?
It’s tax filing season, and our clients are working hard to close out their 2022 filings. However, there’s a potentially huge payroll tax credit some businesses are missing – and we want to make sure that doesn’t happen to any of our clients! That tax credit is called the Employee Retention Credit (ERC). If you… Continue reading What Is The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and How Can You Benefit From It?
Most Common Payroll Mistakes
A well executed payroll run is central to every aspect of your business. After all, without a successful payroll run, none of your employees (or you!) can get paid… so it’s crucial that you get it right, every single time. Unfortunately, that’s easier said than done – and payroll mistakes happen more often than they… Continue reading Most Common Payroll Mistakes
Vacation Time is a Benefit, Bonus, and Boost for your Team
Vacation time can be a polarizing subject for employers. Employers are always reticent to pay for someone to not do their job. Employees, on the other hand, quite enjoy having the time off when it doesn’t impact their salary. However, we suggest reframing how you think about vacation time and PTO. Instead of thinking of… Continue reading Vacation Time is a Benefit, Bonus, and Boost for your Team
How are Bonuses Taxed?
Bonuses are a popular way to increase employee loyalty and reward a year’s worth of “jobs well done”. However… as far as payroll goes, they are often misunderstood. With those holiday bonuses on the way, let’s cover one of the most common end-of-year payroll questions: how are bonuses taxed? It’s an oft-repeated question, especially at… Continue reading How are Bonuses Taxed?
Giving Back to Our Clients and Community
Holiday season is upon us! Before you know it you’ll be gobbling down Turkey with the family and opening presents with the kids. It’s a special time of year, full of giving and charity… and we are eager to do a little bit of both. That’s why, starting in November – we’re launching our Holiday… Continue reading Giving Back to Our Clients and Community
When To Outsource Your Small Business Payroll
Let’s face it: for a small business, payroll management can be the most stressful task in your month-to-month operations. There’s so much minutiae, so much paperwork, and so many rules & regulations. It can be incredibly time consuming, but you absolutely cannot take any shortcuts… the stakes are far too high. If you make a… Continue reading When To Outsource Your Small Business Payroll
Remote Onboarding in the Modern Age
There’s something to be said for starting off on the right foot, and if your onboarding process is antiquated, cumbersome or not representative of your company’s capabilities and culture, it can send the wrong message from the get-go. A well-defined but flexible onboarding process can be the difference between a new star employee and having… Continue reading Remote Onboarding in the Modern Age
