FLSA Mistakes To Avoid
Almost every employer is required to adhere to the Fair Labor Standards Act – the FLSA. However, that’s oftentimes easier said than done. The FLSA is a complex framework, and mistakes are both common and costly – especially for smaller businesses. The Fair Labor Standards Act was enacted in 1938 after a rising demand for… Continue reading FLSA Mistakes To Avoid
Health Insurance Plans and Alternatives for Small Businesses
Health care plans can be a bit of a double edged sword; you can bundle them in with compensation plans to entice talent to join your organization, but the costs can be prohibitive. Plus, with major differences between plans, it can be difficult to pick one that will work for all of your employees. Since… Continue reading Health Insurance Plans and Alternatives for Small Businesses
Paperless Payroll
Paperless payroll is, as the name implies, a paper-free (digital) payroll fulfillment process that has gained a massive amount of popularity in recent years – which was accelerated by the pandemic. There are tons of benefits to switching away from the traditional payroll process – benefits which we’ll list below! Keep reading… The Benefits Of… Continue reading Paperless Payroll
Paid Vacation Rules
Paid vacation is one of the most common employee benefits offered by employers. Employers are in control when determining home many days of vacation to offer, who can take vacation, how paid vacation days accrues, and when vacation days can be used – so long as they adhere to state regulations. While there are few… Continue reading Paid Vacation Rules
Post-Pandemic Business Health Concerns
While the pandemic has seemingly run its course, it is still impacting how America does business. Rules are changing frequently, sometimes-conflicting guidelines are being issued, and new laws are being passed. Avoiding litigation is a prime concern, as is making sure your top talent is happy, safe, and secure. The 5 most pressing post-pandemic business… Continue reading Post-Pandemic Business Health Concerns
Creating a Post-Pandemic Talent Retention Plan
Attracting talent is a necessary part of the Human Resources equation… but a small business that is able to retain their most talented employees has the potential to grow into a long lived, profitable company. On top of our payroll services, our role with many of our partners is working with them on talent retention.… Continue reading Creating a Post-Pandemic Talent Retention Plan
DOL Withdraws Independent Contractor Rule
In January 2021, the Department of Labor issued a rule clarifying the standard for employees versus independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Now, as of May 2021, the Department of Labor withdrew the “Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act” final rule. According to the Society for Human Resource Management, “The… Continue reading DOL Withdraws Independent Contractor Rule
5 Employee Hiring Considerations in a New Era
While creating your company’s hiring plan for a post-COVID world, you need to adapt to a new reality. To begin with, your employee hiring considerations should include these trends: 1. Talent Shortage There is an ongoing talent shortage in many industries, making the hiring more competitive than it has been in a long time. Businesses… Continue reading 5 Employee Hiring Considerations in a New Era
Could Remote Work Be Here to Stay?
Even as vaccines roll out, many employees have embraced remote work and aren’t eager to return to the physical office. 70% of employees would like to continue to work remotely part of the time post-COVID-19, according to Glassdoor. Research from PricewaterhouseCoopers showed that employers and employees disagree about what the post-pandemic return to work might… Continue reading Could Remote Work Be Here to Stay?
Why Your Company Needs an Employee Handbook
The employee handbook has always been a great and valuable resource for employers. But recently, it has become more important than ever. The employee handbook can no longer viewed as simply a communication tool for employers. It’s now regarded as a protection strategy as well. The handbook can be your recipe for onboarding success and… Continue reading Why Your Company Needs an Employee Handbook
