Do some or all of your staff make a good deal of their income off of tips? Wait staff, bartenders, and taxi drivers depend on tip income. Just like wages, tips have a few tax-related requirements that come with them. If your employees make more than $20 per month in tips, you may wonder how […]
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The PA Employer’s No-fuss Guide to Payroll Tax in Pennsylvania
July 20, 2022Payroll tax in Pennsylvania is notoriously difficult, confusing, and overwhelming for new and veteran employers alike. And when it comes to payroll, you probably don’t want to waste time making preventable payroll mistakes.
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FMLA vs. Short-Term Disability Leave
July 18, 2022Life has a way of complicating plans at work. Employees may get sick, injured, give birth, or need to care for a family member. In any of these situations, there are a couple of different ways your employee can take leave from work. Short-term disability and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) are two options […]
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Paid vs. Unpaid Internships: What Are the Risks?
July 18, 2022Offering internships can be a great way to partner with your local university to train future leaders in your field. But there’s a point of contention … paid vs. unpaid internships. So, if you’re using unpaid interns instead of putting them on your payroll, you may be running afoul of the law.
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Sick Balance on Paycheck Requirements by State
July 6, 2022No matter when you cut your checks for your employees, paychecks usually come with a pay stub. A pay stub, or check stub, explains details about your employee’s pay.
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How Do 3401(a) Wages Work?
June 27, 2022As an employer, you’re probably familiar with W-2 wages and how they work. But, have you ever heard of 3401(a) wages? If you offer retirement plans, it’s time for your crash course. Get the lowdown on what 3401(a) wages are, how they work, and other 3401(a)-specific rules.
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Best Shift Swap Practices for Employers and Employees
June 20, 2022If you’ve ever had to put together a schedule, you know the unique pain of a last-minute shift swap. You’ve created a highly exact work of art, after all. When someone changes it at the last minute, all types of problems can show up. Shift swapping can be unnecessarily complicated if you aren’t prepared. This […]
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Equal Pay Laws by State: Deciphering Laws for Fair Wage Practices across the U.S.
June 17, 2022There 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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