You’re ready for some help around your business. Should you hire a W-2 employee or a 1099 contractor? The choice might not be yours. There are key differences between a W-2 employee vs. a 1099 contractor that you must understand to stay legally compliant.
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Independent Contractor vs. Employee Classification
Here’s a payroll question: How do you differentiate between employees and independent contractors? It all depends on the relationship between the potential employer and the worker, as outlined by the 2024 DOL contractor rule.
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New DOL Contractor Rule 2024: What to Know for Worker Classification
Not all workers are employees. Some might be independent contractors. Figuring out if your worker is an employee or independent contractor under the Department of Labor (DOL) guidelines can be difficult. The new DOL contractor rule 2024 aims to eliminate confusion. It provides detailed guidance on worker status. As a result, the number of workers […]
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What Is a Highly Compensated Employee?
If your company offers retirement plan options, you have to ensure each employee can benefit equally from the plan. To do this, you must consider who is a highly compensated employee (HCE). Not familiar with highly compensated employees? No worries—we’ll go over the HCE definition, how to determine who is classified as a highly compensated […]
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How to Handle Pay and Employment Issues When You Hire Remote Workers
Remote work is becoming more common. If you hire remote workers who work in a different state than where your business is located, you need to know how to handle pay and employment issues.
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How Much Does an Employee Cost? Busting Myths With an Infographic
The greatest expense for small business owners is often payroll. Why? Because when you hire employees, you pay more than just their wages—you also pay payroll taxes, benefits contributions, and other miscellaneous expenses.
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How Many Employees Does a Small Business Have? (+ Industry and State Charts)
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. The numbers don’t lie: 99.9% of American businesses are small businesses, and almost half (46.8%) of US employees work for small businesses. But what makes a small business small? Read on to learn how many employees a small business has and why qualifying as a small […]
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How to Convert a Worker from Contractor to Employee
At some point, you might need to convert an independent contractor to an employee.
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Can You Hire Someone Without a Social Security Number?
When you hire new employees, you are responsible for collecting new hire paperwork. You must gather information, such as an employee’s name, address, and Social Security number (SSN). But, what happens when an employee doesn’t have an SSN? Can you hire someone without a Social Security number? Get the answers to all of your burning […]
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Understand the Difference Between Exempt vs. Nonexempt Employees
Employees want the wages they deserve. Employers want to avoid penalties and fines. Want the best of both worlds? Understand the difference between exempt vs. nonexempt employees.
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