As an employer, you’re responsible for collecting certain forms from new hires, like Form I-9. Form I-9 is a form that confirms your employees are legally allowed to work in the U.S. To help confirm the eligibility of your new employees, you can use E-Verify. So, what is E-Verify exactly?
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Mike Kappel, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Patriot Software, offers payroll advice from more than 30 years of experience to small business owners.
What Is a Draw Against Commission?
August 20, 2026If you have sales staff, you might pay them commissions. Paying employees with sales commissions can incentivize employees to make more sales. While commissions can get employees to sell more, employees aren’t guaranteed steady pay. To give your sales staff more financial stability, you can use a draw against commission system.
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What Is Double-time Pay?
August 20, 2026Payroll is a notoriously intricate subject, and is not as simple as cutting someone a check that was calculated at a single rate of pay. As an employer, it is likely that you will encounter the issue of double-time pay. But, what is double-time pay? Read on for the scoop.
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What Is Severance Pay?
August 20, 2026At some point, you might have to terminate an employee. You might eliminate their position, make layoffs, fire for misconduct, or mutually part ways. No matter the reason, you might consider giving the employee severance pay. But what is severance pay? Before you make a decision about severance pay, learn more about it, what you […]
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Pros and Cons of Direct Deposit
August 20, 2026There are a few different payment options you can offer your employees. Direct deposit is one popular choice for both employees and employers. Before implementing it at your business, weigh the pros and cons of direct deposit.
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What Does Direct Compensation Include?
August 20, 2026As an employer, you may give employees several types of compensation, including direct compensation. So, what’s direct compensation? And, what are the different types?
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What Does the Department of Labor Do?
August 20, 2026As a business owner and employer, you need to know about the Department of Labor (DOL), labor laws, and more. That’s a lot of information to remember. Plus, you might have questions. Specifically, you might be asking, What does the Department of Labor do? And, you may be wondering how the DOL’s laws impact you […]
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What You Must Know About Demoting an Employee
August 20, 2026Demoting an employee is not easy, but sometimes it has to be done. An employee might not be doing well in their current position, and there is no other option left except to reduce their responsibilities. Even if an employee voluntarily asks for a demotion, there are still challenges for you as an employer.
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A Look at Deferred Compensation Plans
August 20, 2026For many employees, generous benefits are more important than pay raises. There are several benefits options you can offer to attract and retain employees, including deferred compensation plans.
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What Are Payroll Deductions?
August 20, 2026You know there are deductions to take out of your employees’ paychecks. But, are they pre-tax vs. post-tax deductions? What do you withhold from an employee’s take-home pay? What are payroll deductions? Read on to learn the different deductions you have to take out of each employee’s paycheck.
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