As a business owner and employer, you need to know about the Department of Labor (DOL), labor laws, and more. That’s a lot of information to remember. Plus, you might have questions. Specifically, you might be asking, What does the Department of Labor do? And, you may be wondering how the DOL’s laws impact you […]
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Demoting an employee is not easy, but sometimes it has to be done. An employee might not be doing well in their current position, and there is no other option left except to reduce their responsibilities. Even if an employee voluntarily asks for a demotion, there are still challenges for you as an employer.
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For many employees, generous benefits are more important than pay raises. There are several benefits options you can offer to attract and retain employees, including deferred compensation plans.
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You know there are deductions to take out of your employees’ paychecks. But, are they pre-tax vs. post-tax deductions? What do you withhold from an employee’s take-home pay? What are payroll deductions? Read on to learn the different deductions you have to take out of each employee’s paycheck.
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Do you have snacks and coffee in the office for your employees? Have you ever had a workplace event, like a picnic or party? If so, you most likely have given employees de minimis fringe benefits. But, what are de minimis fringe benefits exactly, and are they taxable? Dig into this type of fringe benefit […]
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Do your employees live in a different city than the one they work in? Does that city have local income tax? If so, you might consider implementing courtesy withholding to simplify your employee’s tax responsibilities.
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Employees love raises. Regular raises can improve employee happiness and put them in a better financial position. And, raises can reduce your employee turnover. You can give raises for merit or increasing job value. You might also give a cost of living raise.
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You’ve worked hard to build your business. Although you might not want to share your business secrets, you probably need to when you hire employees. To prevent employees from revealing sensitive information that could jeopardize your business, you might have them sign an employee confidentiality agreement.
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As an employer, you may decide to experiment with flexible work schedules to boost productivity, combat turnover, and improve work-life balance. One type of flexible work arrangement you can try out is a compressed workweek. But, how does a compressed week work, and what’re the perks of having one in your business?
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Here’s a number: $287,923. That’s how much the Department of Labor recovered in back wages and liquidated damages from a business that offered comp time instead of overtime. So, what is comp time, and when is it OK to give?
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