An employee’s death can be sudden and unexpected. But, you can’t be caught unaware by your employer responsibilities for handling the death of an employee.
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Rachel Blakely-Gray
Rachel Blakely-Gray has spent more than a decade writing about payroll, payroll taxes, and accounting for small business owners at Patriot Software. As Content Manager, she covers everything from multi-state payroll tax filing to 1099 reporting requirements, translating IRS and state regulations into plain English.
Bimonthly Payroll: What Does Bimonthly Pay Mean?
September 2, 2022You’re trying to figure out a decent pay frequency for your business. There are a number of popular options, like weekly payroll, and some that are a little more out there, like bimonthly payroll.
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How to Lay Off Employees: Small Business Edition
September 2, 2022Layoffs are sweeping the USA, impacting workers at companies like Shopify, Tesla, and Peloton. At some point, you may need to lay off employees in your small business, too.
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Unpaid Time Off: Policy, Payroll, and Beyond
September 2, 2022When it comes to private industry workers, 77% have access to paid sick leave and 77% have access to paid vacation time. But, what happens if you can’t afford to offer your employees paid time off (PTO)? Or, what if your employees use up all of their PTO and need to take time off from […]
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Speed up Customer Payments With an Early Payment Discount
September 1, 2022Ever feel like getting customers to pay is like pulling teeth? If you’re in business and invoice customers, the answer is likely a resounding yes. Many customers wait until the due date to pay (who hasn’t?). Other customers still don’t pay even after the deadline has passed. And if your business needs cash, you may […]
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Patriot Tops the List for Business Value, Support, & More in SoftwareReviews’ 2022 Report
August 31, 2022Canton, OH Patriot Software, an accounting and payroll software provider for American businesses and accountants, stands out in SoftwareReviews’ 2022 Emotional FootPrint awards after ranking first in key categories like “Business Value Created,” “Vendor Support,” and more.
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What Is the Cost of Training Employees?
August 30, 2022Hiring new employees is a beautiful thing. Employees can simplify operations and bring in more money for your business. But before employees can be all-stars at your business, you must train them. What is the cost of training employees?
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How to Handle Accrued Time Off in Your Business
August 29, 2022Paid time off (PTO), including vacation days, sick days, and holidays, is a popular employee benefit. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 77% of employees receive paid vacation days, 77% receive paid sick leave, and 79% receive paid holidays. But when employees don’t use up their PTO, they’re left with accrued time off.
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Certified Management Accountant Certification: What Is It, and Should You Get It?
August 19, 2022Are you an accounting professional hungry for new accolades, knowledge, and ways to stand out from the competition? If so, you might be interested in getting your certified management accountant certification. You can expand your financial planning and strategic financial management skills through this CMA certification.
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How to Prevent a PII Breach and Safeguard Your Payroll Records
August 17, 2022Your payroll records are chock-full of the personally identifiable information (PII) you need. Unfortunately, hackers also want that data. As an employer, you must secure your payroll records against a potential PII breach. And if one does occur, you need to take swift action.
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