Thanks to COVID-19, 2020 and 2021 were jam-packed with big changes and new legislation for many employers. Some states, like Massachusetts, began making adjustments to provide employers with temporary relief options.
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Is Mandatory Time Off the Cure for Workaholics?
So, you’ve decided to give your hard-working employees paid time off (PTO). You’ve drafted a clear PTO policy that details the benefit. But, nobody’s taking their time off. What gives? In an effort to force workaholics to take a vacation, some businesses are shifting gears and implementing mandatory time off.
Read More Is Mandatory Time Off the Cure for Workaholics?Job Description Salary Range: Should You Use It or Lose It?
When you’re ready to hire, there are certain steps you have to take to get ready. But, perhaps the most important step is attracting talent that fits your company’s needs. So, what must you add to job listings? Should you include a job description salary range? Learn the answers to these questions and more below.
Read More Job Description Salary Range: Should You Use It or Lose It?Dear Ohio Employers: Here’s What to Know About the Ohio JEDD
How familiar are you with the Ohio JEDD, short for Joint Economic Development District? If you’re an employer in Ohio, read up on what JEDD is and how the arrangement could affect how you pay taxes.
Read More Dear Ohio Employers: Here’s What to Know About the Ohio JEDDWhat’s in the American Rescue Plan?
The latest COVID package to come out of Washington D.C. (and the first of 2021) has been signed into law. Dubbed the American Rescue Plan, this legislation is jam-packed with relief measures aimed at individuals and businesses.
Read More What’s in the American Rescue Plan?Coronavirus Paid Leave: Q&A for Employers
Businesses big and small have changed up operations due to federal and state coronavirus-related mandates. One thing small businesses can do is offer paid leave to employees impacted by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Read More Coronavirus Paid Leave: Q&A for EmployersWhat You Need to Know About the USERRA Military Leave Policy
When hiring, you may bring in a new employee who is a member of the military. Some employees may be currently enlisted or in the reserves when you hire them. Or, employees may enlist while working for your company. And if an employee needs to take time off for their military service, you must follow […]
Read More What You Need to Know About the USERRA Military Leave PolicyFMLA and Holiday Pay: How Does a Holiday Impact Employee Leave?
Do you know your Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) responsibilities? Now, throw in a holiday. Do you still know how FMLA and holidays work?
Read More FMLA and Holiday Pay: How Does a Holiday Impact Employee Leave?What You Need to Know Before Hiring an H-1B Worker
Before adding an employee to your payroll, you need to fill out Form I-9 to verify they’re legally allowed to work in the United States. But, what if you want to hire someone who’s not authorized to work in the USA? You may be able to hire an H-1B worker, thanks to the USCIS’s H-1B […]
Read More What You Need to Know Before Hiring an H-1B WorkerIf You’re Thinking About Changing Payroll Frequency, Read This First
Tired of how often you run payroll and pay employees? Before changing payroll frequency, there are a number of things to consider. Making this kind of change could do more than ruffle your employees’ feathers—it could land you in hot legal water.
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