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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What Is the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)?
August 19, 2022Thanks 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? Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) Definition The IRCA was […]
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Pay Secrecy Policies: Are You Breaking the Law?
August 19, 2022For 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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What Are Your Equal Employment Opportunity Responsibilities?
August 18, 2022Most 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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Are You Required to Give Employees Time Off to Vote?
August 18, 2022As 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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How to Prevent a PII Breach and Safeguard Your Payroll Records
August 17, 2022Your 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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The 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax You May Need to Withhold
August 10, 2022Calculate wages. Withhold taxes. Repeat. That’s the cycle of running payroll for you. But every so often, you’ll get a curveball that changes tax rates. And if an employee earns beyond a certain amount, that curveball is the additional Medicare tax.
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California Payroll Tax: What You Need To Know About the Golden State
August 3, 2022There are a million things you have to manage when running your business. Whether or not you want to admit it, payroll taxes should be one of your top concerns. Payroll taxes generally include Social Security and Medicare. But, many states have additional taxes that employers need to deduct from employee wages. California payroll tax […]
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Are Gift Cards Taxable?
August 2, 2022Want to show your employees you appreciate their hard work throughout the year? You might decide to distribute gift cards to your employees. But before you start doling them out, you need to know …. Are gift cards taxable?
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How to Create a Successful Employee Referral Program
July 29, 2022It can be challenging to locate quality candidates. There are fewer employees to fill jobs, especially in specialized positions. You might find the candidates you’re looking for by tapping into your current employees’ networks. Your employees likely know someone who is searching for a job or has the skills you are looking for. If you […]
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