After weeks of back and forth, you finally break down and are ready to buy that new plasma screen TV. But before you take the plunge, do you look for discount pricing to score the best deal? If you do, you’re like 74% of Americans who say special offers are a top factor when deciding […]
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Rachel Blakely-Gray
As Patriot's Content Manager, Rachel creates engaging and informative content aimed to help business owners understand complex accounting and payroll topics.
What You Need to Know About Rehiring Former Employees
Sometimes, you lose great employees. An employee could accept a new job offer, retire, be laid off, or move away. Whatever the case may be, there might come a time when you consider rehiring former employees.
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Do Part-time Employees Get Benefits?
An employee can make a huge difference in your business. They can speed up operations, come up with innovative ideas, and free up your time. When you hire a full-time employee, it’s important to offer attractive benefits in their compensation package. Do part-time employees get benefits, too?
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What Is Form SS-8?
As a business owner, you might hire workers to help streamline your business processes. When you bring someone on board, one of your responsibilities is to decide whether they are an independent contractor or employee. If you have trouble with this determination, you can file Form SS-8. What is Form SS-8?
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FLSA Timekeeping Requirements
When you run a small business, you need to track employee hours. You have a choice between different methods for employee timekeeping. Regardless of how you track employee hours, there are FLSA timekeeping requirements you should know about.
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ICHRA, Health Insurance Alternative for All Businesses
The Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) lets employers reimburse employees for the cost of their health insurance coverage. An ICHRA is not considered a traditional group health insurance plan. Instead, employees can select their own health insurance plan either on or off the Health Insurance Marketplace.
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What California AB 5 Means for the Gig Economy and Beyond
In 2018, California came up with the ABC test to determine whether an employer could classify a worker as an independent contractor. And in September 2019, the court approved the new California AB 5 (Assembly Bill No. 5) to push the ABC test’s effects into motion.
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3 Reasons for Changing Payroll Systems, According to Our Case Study
If you offer payroll services and want to make your job a little easier, you might partner with a payroll software provider. But when your current partnership just isn’t cutting it, is it time to cut them loose?
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Do Employers Have to Offer Health Insurance?
You probably know that offering employee benefits helps you hire and retain top talent. But did you know that 88% of employees consider health insurance benefits when choosing a job?
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Commission Employees and Overtime Rules
To protect employee rights, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulates overtime. But, some employees are exempt from receiving overtime pay. If you offer commission pay to employees, you might be wondering if they are exempt from overtime. What are your responsibilities when it comes to commission employees and overtime?
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