Unhappy with your current payroll provider? Most business owners agree that running payroll is their most difficult business task. With payroll being such a complicated but necessary business function, it makes sense that you’d want a simple solution. But, isn’t switching payroll companies hard?
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August 25, 2022
How to Convert Salary to Hourly for Nonexempt Employees
Sometimes, being an employer feels like you’re doing nonstop math. And if you want to know how to convert salary to hourly rate for employees, it’s time to whip out those calculators.
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August 22, 2022
Not Knowing Legal vs. Illegal Payroll Deductions Can Cost You Big Time
Part of being an employer means running payroll. And chances are, you probably have to deal with a few types of payroll deductions, like 401(k) or health insurance, when paying employees. But, what happens when you have to deal with a deduction that you don’t have consent for, like a correction for a payroll error? […]
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August 19, 2022
What Is the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)?
Thanks to political campaigns and debates on immigration, you might have heard of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). The Act is a big topic that politicians keep coming back to. But, what is the IRCA, and what does it mean for your business?
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August 19, 2022
Pay Secrecy Policies: Are You Breaking the Law?
For many years, it was typical for employers to discourage discussions about pay in the workplace. And, many businesses had or have pay secrecy policies to prevent employees from talking about their compensation. Nowadays, pay transparency is on the rise to help combat gender inequality at work. In fact, 17% of private companies practice pay […]
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August 18, 2022
What Are Your Equal Employment Opportunity Responsibilities?
Most employers are required to comply with equal employment opportunity responsibilities. These responsibilities ensure that you do not discriminate against employees because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) enforces federal laws related to workforce discrimination. The EEOC has resources where you […]
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August 18, 2022
Are You Required to Give Employees Time Off to Vote?
As a small business owner, you may offer types of paid or unpaid time off to employees. But when election day rolls around, do you give employees time off to vote? Read on to learn about offering time off to vote, voting leave laws by state, and whether you can refuse voting leave.
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August 17, 2022
How to Prevent a PII Breach and Safeguard Your Payroll Records
Your 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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August 15, 2022
How Long to Keep Payroll Records (+ Who Wants ‘Em)
Your to-do list as a business owner seems to get longer every day. There’s one more item you’ll have to check off—and this one is part of federal law. You’re required to retain payroll records, sometimes for up to four years. Don’t worry. This isn’t an impossible task. This article covers the agencies that require […]
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August 13, 2022
FLSA Statute of Limitations for Back Pay and Beyond
Employees might be entitled to back pay thanks to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA is a federal law that entitles employees to a minimum wage and overtime wages. When employers don’t give employees at least the minimum wage and overtime wages when required, employees might be able to receive FLSA back pay […]
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