If 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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Neglecting the Nanny Tax Won’t Help the Medicine Go Down
May 19, 2022You may follow all the rules when it comes to running payroll for your small business employees, but what about your household workers? Regardless of whether you are an entrepreneur, employing a household worker makes you an employer. And as an employer, you are required to pay household employment taxes, otherwise known as the nanny […]
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The Return of the Social Security No-match Letter: What You Need to Know
May 19, 2022Verifying your employees are authorized to work in the United States is one step of the new hire paperwork process. You must gather your employees’ names and Social Security numbers (SSNs) so you can fill out essential documents like payroll reports. But if an employee’s SSN and name don’t match the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) […]
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What You Can (and Should) Do to Achieve Gender Equality at Work
May 19, 2022The topic of gender equality at work is heavily debated. Do hiring managers place more men than women? Do women earn less than men working the same jobs? Are women passed up for promotion opportunities?
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Salary History Laws by State: Do You Need to Cool it With the Questions?
May 19, 2022As an employer, you want to know everything you can about potential employees. But some questions, like inquiring about salary history, are off-limits in some states. To stay compliant, learn salary history laws by state.
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Job Rotation Program: Pass or Play?
May 18, 2022Some employees can be hard to hold onto. Why? Employees, particularly millennials, want more opportunities to learn, grow, and advance their careers. In fact, job development is so important that 87% of millennials want it. The good news is that your employees may be able to get the development they want without changing companies. Cue: […]
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6 Things You Absolutely Must Include in Your Hybrid Work Policy
May 16, 2022Thanks to the pandemic, there’s a new sheriff in town: Hybrid workplaces. In fact, 74% of companies in the U.S. are using or plan to implement a permanent hybrid work model. If your company plans to be part of this statistic, you need to know what to include in a hybrid work policy to keep […]
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What Are Payroll Internal Controls?
May 14, 2022Payroll involves a lot of sensitive and personal employee information. It is important for employers to keep that information safe. You also need to prevent payroll fraud. You need to limit who has access to payroll information and who can make changes to your small business payroll. Do you know how to maintain payroll confidentiality?
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Employer-provided Childcare: Unlocking the Potential for Your Business
April 27, 2022School closings. Remote schooling. Daycare labor shortages. COVID ushered in a new era of problems for parents requiring new solutions, like employees working flexible or fewer hours. Another solution that’s gained new ground? Employer-provided childcare benefits (aka a dependent care assistance plan).
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