State-mandated and voluntary paid family and medical leave is on the rise. A number of states (and D.C.) have implemented paid family leave (PFL) programs, and more than one in three employers offer this benefit. To avoid payroll mishaps, employers must be able to answer: Is paid family leave taxable?
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You have done your research and know how to structure a successful internship program. And per the U.S. Department of Labor rules, you’ve determined that you will need to pay any interns you bring on board. But, do you know how to find interns who want to work for you? What are you hoping to […]
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Becoming an employer is an exciting time. But, it also comes with a ton of responsibilities, including running payroll, withholding taxes from employee wages, and following oh-so-important workplace laws. But, which workplace and labor laws do your business need to follow?
Read More 7 Workplace Laws You Can’t Afford to Let Slip Your Mind
Paying for your employees’ housing? It’s one of many perks you may look at when looking for ways to attract, hire, or retain employees. On your list of potential benefits are probably things like health insurance, retirement plans, and work-from-home opportunities. Although not as common, employer-provided housing is another option to mull over. Get the […]
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Taking on an independent contractor is different than hiring an employee. There are differences in the forms you must gather, wage reporting, and how you pay contractors vs. employees. So, how do you run contractor payroll if it’s different from paying employees? Read on to learn the answer to that question and more.
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S corporations can take advantage of retirement plans. However, there are certain rules you have to follow when it comes to contributions and retirement plans for S corporations. Learn about the various types of retirement plan options for S Corps and how to handle S Corp retirement contributions the right way.
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Say you have a PTO (paid time off) accrual policy where employees earn hours throughout the year. One of your employees goes on maternity leave, a type of Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)-covered leave. She’s gone for 12 weeks. Does PTO accrue during FMLA?
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Update! On April 29, 2022, Minnesota signed a Trust Fund Replenishment bill into law, changing the 2022 Special Assessment (Federal Interest Loan Assessment) from 1.80% to 0.00%.
Read More Your Go-to Minnesota Federal Loan Interest Assessment Guide
There are a variety of ways you may give your employees time off from work. Some of these include paid time off such as vacation, sick, or holiday time. And if you offer holiday time, there may come an instance when a holiday overlaps with a day an employee would already have off from work. […]
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When the clock strikes midnight on new year’s, bam! It’s about time to complete Form 940, Employer’s Annual Federal Unemployment (FUTA) Tax Return. The FUTA tax return differs from other employment tax forms in a few ways. So, how to fill out a 940 tax form also differs. Learn how to fill out Form 940 […]
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