Let’s say your employees come to work Monday through Friday. They don’t work at all on Saturday and Sunday. Monday through Friday is their workweek, right?
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What Is Form W-2?
August 21, 2026As a small business owner, you should be able to answer “What is a W-2 form?” A W-2 form is a crucial document that reports an employee’s annual taxable wages and the amount of tax withheld from wages.
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What Is a W-4 Form, and What Is it Used for?
August 21, 2026When you hire an employee, you need to have them fill out new hire paperwork. One form you must have new employees fill out and keep in your records is Form W-4. So, what is a W-4 form? What is the purpose of Form W-4? Read on to find out the answers to these W-4 […]
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What Is a W-3 Form?
August 21, 2026Have employees? Then you know part of your employer responsibilities include the annual reporting of employee wages and taxes on Form W-2. And, no Form W-2 reporting is complete without its trusty sidekick, Form W-3. What is a W-3 form?
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Is Unlimited Paid Time Off Right for Your Business?
August 21, 2026Paid time off (PTO) is a benefit employers often offer to their employees. Offering PTO is not federally mandated in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), but there are some state-mandated paid sick leave laws. Many companies simply give employees a few PTO days per year, but employers also have the option to offer unlimited […]
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How to Handle a Tipped Employee and Their Pay
August 21, 2026As a business owner and employer, there may be times when your employees receive tips. But, does receiving a tip from a customer automatically make an employee a tipped employee? And if so, what are the laws, regulations, and requirements for tipped employees and their wages? Should you use restaurant payroll software to streamline the […]
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What Is Tip Credit, and How Can It Benefit Your Small Business Payroll?
August 21, 2026If you have tipped employees, you want to make sure you pay them correctly. You might be able to take a tip credit, which lowers the minimum wage you have to pay tipped employees. But, you need to use the tip credit correctly to avoid potential lawsuits or penalties.
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What Is Time and a Half Pay, and Who Qualifies for It?
August 21, 2026If you have nonexempt employees, you have to pay them overtime, or time and a half, for any hours worked over 40 during the workweek. Learn all about time and a half, who qualifies for overtime, and how to calculate time and a half when running payroll.
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What Is Third-party Sick Pay?
August 21, 2026There are a number of paid sick leave laws by state. To stay compliant, some employers have turned to third parties to handle sick pay. Do your employees receive third-party sick pay?
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How to Hire and Manage Temporary Employees
August 21, 2026Do you need an extra set of hands for a few weeks or months? You may opt for a temporary employee. Temporary employees can cover for employees on leave, help during your busy season, or fill in gaps in the workplace.
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