There are many laws in the workplace that govern employers and employees. You need to be sure you are in compliance with federal and state laws at all times as a small business owner. One prominent issue today is equal pay between men and women. Federal law and equal pay laws by state aim to […]
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What Is Unemployment Insurance?
June 11, 2022When an employee becomes unemployed at no fault of their own, that worker can receive a small amount of money to help them make ends meet during unemployment. That money comes from unemployment insurance. Unemployment insurance is funded by payroll taxes.
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What Is Vesting?
June 4, 2022Many businesses use benefits as a way to attract employees. For many employer-sponsored benefits, you can decide to contribute funds. To improve employee retention at your business, and increase your company’s bottom line, you might institute a vesting schedule for your contributions. What is vesting?
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Referral Bonus Payouts: Don’t Cut That Check! Your Guide Has Arrived
May 23, 2022Found the best new hire thanks to an employee referral program? Great! Next on the agenda is paying out the referral bonus to the referring employee.
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A Closer Look at Medicare and Medicare Taxable Wage
May 20, 2022As an employer, you’re responsible for payroll taxes, like Medicare tax. So, what’s the purpose of Medicare tax? And, what does it include? Keep reading to get a brief rundown. Medicare tax overview Medicare taxable wage is defined as gross earnings minus non-taxable income. Gross earnings are made up of the following: The non-taxable wages […]
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Base Period in Regard to Unemployment
May 20, 2022The term base period is often used in reference to unemployment benefit claims. When an employee files unemployment, a state agency may ask the employer to provide a payroll and work history for the claimant during a specified a base period. Providing this data helps the state unemployment agency determine how much unemployment the employee […]
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What Are Regular Hours?
May 20, 2022The term “regular hours” can mean several different things, but most often refers to the usual hours that employers expect their employees to work. When an employer runs payroll, they usually must select from several different hours types: regular hours, overtime hours, holiday hours, etc.
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What Is a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP)?
May 20, 2022For small business owners, making significant contributions towards employee retirement can be a challenge. Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) plans can be a great savings option.
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On-call Pay: California | Does Ward v. Tilly’s, Inc. Ruling Affect You?
May 20, 2022If you want your business to be legally compliant, you must follow federal and state employment laws. California employers should know about the 2019 court case, Ward v. Tilly’s, Inc., and how it affects paying for on-call time. Read on to learn about California on-call laws.
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Will the Courts Accept a Jury Duty Excuse Letter If You’re in a Pinch?
May 20, 2022Sometimes, you or your employees’ personal responsibilities conflict with your business. For many small businesses, if you miss work or lose an employee for an extended period of time, there can be harmful effects on productivity in the workplace. But if you or an employee are called in for jury duty, you might not have […]
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