When an employee leaves your business, you must follow an employee termination checklist. One of your employer responsibilities is giving terminated employees their final pay. But, how soon do you need to pay it out? Cue final paycheck laws by state.
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Jul 21, 2021
FMLA and Holiday Pay: How Does a Holiday Impact Employee Leave?
Do you know your Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) responsibilities? Now, throw in a holiday. Do you still know how FMLA and holidays work?
Read More FMLA and Holiday Pay: How Does a Holiday Impact Employee Leave?Jul 19, 2021
What You Need to Know Before Hiring an H-1B Worker
Before adding an employee to your payroll, you need to fill out Form I-9 to verify they’re legally allowed to work in the United States. But, what if you want to hire someone who’s not authorized to work in the USA? You may be able to hire an H-1B worker, thanks to the USCIS’s H-1B […]
Read More What You Need to Know Before Hiring an H-1B WorkerJul 15, 2021
What Is Net Investment Income Tax? The 3.8% Tax You May Need to Worry About
If you profit from your investments, this one’s for you. You’re responsible for paying capital gains tax. And depending on how much money you make annually, you may also be responsible for net investment income tax. What is net investment income tax?
Read More What Is Net Investment Income Tax? The 3.8% Tax You May Need to Worry AboutJul 12, 2021
If You’re Thinking About Changing Payroll Frequency, Read This First
Tired of how often you run payroll and pay employees? Before changing payroll frequency, there are a number of things to consider. Making this kind of change could do more than ruffle your employees’ feathers—it could land you in hot legal water.
Read More If You’re Thinking About Changing Payroll Frequency, Read This FirstJul 01, 2021
Overtime Laws by State: The Quintessential Employer’s Guide
Failing 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.
Read More Overtime Laws by State: The Quintessential Employer’s GuideJul 01, 2021
6 Business Estimate Facts in a 6-Minute Read
Want to let your customers know approximately how much a project’s going to cost them? If so, you need to know the ins and outs of creating a business estimate.
Read More 6 Business Estimate Facts in a 6-Minute ReadJun 17, 2021
Is Juneteenth a Holiday? What Employers Need to Know
Whether you offer time off or need to process direct deposit, staying on top of legal holidays is a must. And when it comes to Juneteenth, you need to keep updated with the latest federal and state holiday status changes. So, what is Juneteenth, and is it a legal holiday?
Read More Is Juneteenth a Holiday? What Employers Need to KnowJun 08, 2021
A Business Owner’s Overview of Capital Gains Tax
Paying tax on your company’s incoming money is all part of being a business owner. But, not all money is taxed the same. If you earn money selling investments, capital gains tax comes into play. Read on to learn what is capital gains tax and why it matters in business.
Read More A Business Owner’s Overview of Capital Gains TaxJun 04, 2021
Getting New Equipment? You’ll Need to Make a Purchase of Equipment Journal Entry
You probably depend on equipment to run your business. Computers, cars, and copy machines are just some of the must-have company assets you use. When it’s time to buy new equipment, know how to account for it in your books with a purchase of equipment journal entry.
Read More Getting New Equipment? You’ll Need to Make a Purchase of Equipment Journal Entry