New employee forms are a staple of the onboarding process. Before an employee can legally begin working for your business, they need to fill out required forms. What forms do new employees need to fill out?
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Paid Sick Leave Laws by State: The Chart, Map, & Accrual Info You Need
Typically, employers get to choose whether they want to offer types of paid time off, like sick leave, to employees. But depending on your business location, you might not have a choice. Little by little, paid sick leave laws by state are on the rise.
Read More Paid Sick Leave Laws by State: The Chart, Map, & Accrual Info You NeedCan You Pay That?! Federal and State Tipped Minimum Wage Rates
Want to avoid breaking labor laws? Then you need to pay employees according to federal, state, or local minimum wage law. But if you have tipped employees, you might be able to pay a lower, tipped minimum wage.
Read More Can You Pay That?! Federal and State Tipped Minimum Wage RatesFor the Love of Your Small Business: 11 Wage Violations You Need to Avoid
The Department of Labor recovered over $274 million in back wages and damages in 2023 due to wage violations. Employers who use illegal payroll practices owe back the money they “steal” from employees and are subject to hefty penalties. Plus, these businesses lose the trust of their workers and harm their employer brand.
Read More For the Love of Your Small Business: 11 Wage Violations You Need to AvoidStates With Paid Family Leave [+ Chart]
According to the most recent BLS data, 27.5% of private industry workers have access to paid family leave. Do yours? If you do business in one of the states with paid family leave laws, the answer should be yes.
Read More States With Paid Family Leave [+ Chart]Colorado Paid Family Leave: FAQs About the Program
There are state paid family leave (PFL) programs in states across the USA. One of these states is Colorado, which has a paid family and medical leave insurance program. How much do you know about Colorado paid family leave?
Read More Colorado Paid Family Leave: FAQs About the ProgramMaryland Paid Family Leave: What Employers Need to Know About
Thanks to the passage of its new Time to Care Act, Maryland is now the tenth state to mandate paid family and medical leave for employees. If you’re a Maryland employer, the Maryland paid family leave program applies to you.
Read More Maryland Paid Family Leave: What Employers Need to Know AboutConnecticut Paid Family Leave and What to Know
Connecticut joined the paid family leave states when employers began handling Connecticut paid family leave contributions in 2021. Employers, read on to learn about the Connecticut paid family leave program.
Read More Connecticut Paid Family Leave and What to KnowWashington Paid Family and Medical Leave
As an employer, you must stay on top of your payroll responsibilities, including federal, state, and local taxes and deductions. If you are an employer with employees who work in Washington state, you need to know about the Washington paid family leave program.
Read More Washington Paid Family and Medical LeaveWhat Is the Oregon Transit Tax? [Statewide + Local Transit Tax Guide]
Are you an employer in Oregon? If so, you should familiarize yourself with state-specific taxes, including the statewide Oregon transit tax. This tax applies to all businesses with employees working or living in the state of Oregon.
Read More What Is the Oregon Transit Tax? [Statewide + Local Transit Tax Guide]