Are you thinking about hiring an employee? First, you should hash out details about the job. Think about things like how many hours you’ll need the employee to work and what kind of commitment you’re willing to make. Familiarize yourself with different types of employment to pick the right job status.
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SUTA Tax Requirements for Employers: State-by-state Breakdown
August 19, 2020As an employer, one of your responsibilities is withholding and paying certain taxes, like SUTA tax. But if you’re a new employer, this process can be a bit confusing at first. Read on to learn what the SUTA tax requirements are in your state.
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Calculating Overtime When Your Employee Works a Fluctuating Workweek
August 10, 2020You’re likely familiar with the Fair Labor and Standards Act’s (FLSA’s) rules on overtime pay. But when you have employees who work varying schedules, you might be able to calculate overtime using the fluctuating workweek method.
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5 Steps for Changing Insurance Plans at Your Small Business
August 3, 2020Changing insurance plans can seem like a major hassle for your entire company, especially your employees. But, it doesn’t have to be. Maybe you want to switch plans because your current one is too costly. Or, maybe you have no choice but to switch. Whatever the case may be, changing health insurance plans can be […]
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Are You Keeping up With Your VETS Reporting Responsibilities?
July 15, 2020Does your business have a contract with the government? If so, you may be responsible for following specific federal regulations, like reporting on your efforts to employ veterans. How much do you know about your VETS reporting responsibilities?
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Where to Send SUTA Tax? Unemployment Tax Rules for Multi-state Employees
July 6, 2020Do you have employees who live in a different state than where they work? Then you might be wondering where to send your state unemployment (SUTA) tax payments. The answer lies in the unemployment tax rules for multi-state employees.
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7 Tips to Pump Up Your Business’s Performance Evaluation Process
June 17, 2020Ah, performance evaluation season. Some people love it. Others dread it. Whichever side you’re on, evaluations are essential for driving performance and motivating employees. If it seems like your performance evaluation process is falling flat these days, bring it back to life by pumping up your process.
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What Is Worksharing, the Layoff “Alternative?”
June 8, 2020If your business has been devastated by the impact of the coronavirus, you might be interested in new ways to cut back expenses. Instead of laying off or furloughing employees as a way to decrease costs, you might benefit from a work share program. What is worksharing?
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Keep Your Candidates on Their Toes With These 25 Business Interview Question Ideas
April 27, 2020What is your interview process like? Do you have a thoroughly planned-out system? Or, do you just ask candidates the first questions that come to mind? If you struggle with thinking up interview questions to ask, you’ve come to the right place. Use these 25 interview question ideas to keep your candidates on their toes […]
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What’re Your Employer Responsibilities During a Temporary Business Closure?
April 22, 2020At some point or another, you may find the need to temporarily shut down your business. Maybe your business is struggling with cash flow and needs to lay off workers. Or, maybe your business is facing a national emergency, like the coronavirus, and has no choice but to temporarily close its doors. Whatever the case […]
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