Payroll terms can blur together. One important term you may have heard is “straight-time pay.” So what is straight-time pay?
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Overtime Laws by State: The Quintessential Employer’s Guide
July 23, 2025Failing to pay eligible employees overtime is a wage violation that lands a number of employers in hot water each year. But if you thought federal overtime laws were the end of it, you’re in for a surprise. There are also overtime laws by state you may need to follow.
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Everything You Need to Know About Michigan’s Paid Sick Leave in 2025
July 21, 2025Flu season. Cold season. Each has their moment to shine, and it’s often when the sun doesn’t. When an uninvited virus breaks out in your town, your employees will likely need to take sick time from work. If you’re a small business owner in Michigan, understand the Michigan paid sick leave law.
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Payroll for Growing Businesses Is Essential—Here’s How to Do it
July 14, 2025As your business grows, your payroll will likely increase, too. You’ll need more hands to keep up with business demand and operations. Payroll for growing businesses is exciting, but there are also new considerations you need to make.
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No Tax on Tips: How is Payroll Affected
July 8, 2025Tipped income can be confusing even under normal circumstances—and now, with a major tax change on the books, there’s more to unpack. Here’s what you need to know about tipped wages, how they’re taxed, and how the new law will shake things up starting in 2025.
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No Tax on Overtime: What to Know in 2025
July 8, 2025Tucked inside the massive One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed on July 4, 2025), the new “No Tax on Overtime,” rule gives many hourly workers a reason to pay closer attention to their pay stubs. Retroactive to January 2025, eligible employees can deduct a chunk of their overtime earnings from their federal taxable income. The […]
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Can I Handle Payroll In-house Without an Accountant? How Software Makes it Happen
June 25, 2025Payroll is a complex process that involves calculating wages, withholding taxes and deductions, and more. Because of its complexities, you may not know how to process payroll, in-house or using a third party. What’s the difference between in-house payroll vs. outsourcing?
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HRA vs. HSA: Which Is Better to Offer Your Team?
June 23, 2025In 2023, health spending increased by 7.5%. Most workers in the United States, 96%, believe a job should offer health insurance. There are several health benefits you can provide, including HRAs and HSAs. What’s the difference between an HRA vs. HSA?
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Should You Get Payroll Insurance?
June 11, 2025If you have employees, payroll might be your largest expense. You may consider getting certain types of payroll insurance to protect payroll-related operations—and your business bottom line.
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Payroll-to-revenue Ratio: Should 15% – 30% of Revenue Go to Paying Your Team?
June 2, 2025Are you spending too much of your company’s hard-earned revenue on payroll expenses? You can use the payroll-to-revenue ratio to find out.
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