What forms do new hires need in Fairfax if they live in DC but work in Virginia?
When an employee lives in Washington, DC but works in Fairfax, Virginia, employers must handle dual withholding compliance carefully from the first payroll run. Required federal and state forms At onboarding, the following new-hire forms are required: Federal Form W-4, for federal income tax withholding Form I-9, to verify employment eligibility Virginia Form VA-4, since… Continue reading What forms do new hires need in Fairfax if they live in DC but work in Virginia?
Navigating New Hire Paperwork
Hiring new employees is exciting, but it also comes with plenty of paperwork. Staying compliant with all the federal and state regulations can feel overwhelming. This blog post aims to demystify the process and guide you through the essential legal requirements for navigating new hire paperwork in the US. Key Forms and Deadlines: Form I-9: This… Continue reading Navigating New Hire Paperwork
Florida E-Verify Employment Law 2023 – How to Comply
On May 10, 2023, Florida’s Governor DeSantis passed a new law, SB 1718 (Florida E-Verify Employment Law 2023), stating that all Florida-based employers are required to use the e-Verify system (available at e-verify.gov) to confirm their new hires’ eligibility to work. This system must be used within three days of each new employee’s start date.… Continue reading Florida E-Verify Employment Law 2023 – How to Comply
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
Should You Pay an Employee Who Resigns With Two Weeks Notice?
When one of your employees puts in their two weeks notice, they may think that the heads-up time they’re giving you is doing you a favor. While the extra time to prepare for their departure can certainly help, you can run into some big time HR and Payroll headaches – especially if you aren’t aware… Continue reading Should You Pay an Employee Who Resigns With Two Weeks Notice?
Introducing Competency-Based Interviews at Your Business
It might sound like common sense, but you’d be surprised how many firms underestimate the importance of competency-based interviews. Ongoing research shows that this type of hiring procedure not only improves the initial quality of hires but also increases employee retention levels and grants access to a wider, more diverse field of potential candidates. Surveys… Continue reading Introducing Competency-Based Interviews at Your Business