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If 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.

July 7, 2021

Can You Change PTO Policies Mid-year?

As an employer, you may decide to establish a paid time off (PTO) policy for your employees that they can use for vacation, personal days, sick time, etc. At some point, you may decide that you want to tweak your current policy. But, how do you go about changing your business’s PTO policy? And, can […]

June 30, 2021

What Is an FEIN? What to Know When Starting a New Business

Running a business means meeting a lot of government requirements and following a number of laws. One of the first things to do when starting your business is apply for an FEIN. But, what is an FEIN? And, do you have to have one? Keep reading to learn the answers to these questions and more.

June 28, 2021

Does PTO Accrue on Overtime? What Employers Need to Know

Having employees comes with rules from the government. Federal and state laws both provide regulations regarding overtime. And, some states require employers to provide some form of paid time off (PTO). So, how do you calculate PTO, especially if an employee earns overtime? And, does PTO accrue on overtime? Keep reading to find out the […]

June 23, 2021

Get the Facts on the New Virginia Overtime Law

Part of your role as an employer is following payroll laws and ensuring your employees are accurately paid for their wages and other rates, like overtime. If you’re a Virginia employer, buckle up, because there’s a new overtime law in town: The Virginia Overtime Wage Act. Get to know all the facts about the Virginia […]

June 14, 2021

What Should Be in an Employee File? Hiring Documents, Payroll Info, and Everything in Between

As an employer, it’s your responsibility to store records in an employee personnel file. From new hire documents to payroll information, there are a variety of documents (and some confidential information) you need to securely store and have on hand. So, what should be in an employee file?

June 9, 2021

What Should Your Employee Payroll Records Include?

As a business owner, part of the job is managing a lot of different records. From tax records to accounting records, it can be quite a bit to keep up with. And when you hire employees and become an employer, it adds employee payroll records into the mix. Read on to learn all about payroll […]

June 7, 2021

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What Is a Pay Stub? Quick Facts for Employers

When you have employees on payroll, you withhold taxes and issue payments on a regular basis. And regardless of which way you choose to pay your employees (e.g., direct deposit), there is one item you typically need to give to employees: a pay stub. But, what is a pay stub? What is on a pay […]

June 2, 2021

What Is EFTPS, and How Can it Benefit Your Business?

Let’s face it: paying taxes isn’t anyone’s favorite part of running their own business. The process can be time-consuming and filled with confusing paperwork. But, what if there was a way to make paying your federal taxes simple and fast? The good news is that the IRS has an EFTPS system that does just that—and […]

May 26, 2021

Can You Pay an Employee Two Different Hourly Rates? Employer Considerations

Sometimes, an employee takes on different roles in a business. Has this happened in your workplace? If so, you might be wondering, Can you pay an employee two different hourly rates?

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