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The Legalities of At-will Employment: What You Should Know as a Business Owner

When you hire employees, the excitement is high. But sometimes, you get someone in a position that doesn’t quite work out the way you thought it would. So, you make the tough decision to let the employee go from your business or change the employment relationship (e.g., move the employee to another department). When this […]

May 12, 2021

What is Payroll Integration, and How Can it Help Your Business?

Running a business can be hard. You have to manage your finances, employees, timesheets, paperwork, inventory, and accounting. With so much to keep track of, things can fall through the cracks. Where did you put last pay period’s timesheets? Are your employees’ new hire information sheets stored safely? Did you add the latest payroll taxes […]

May 6, 2021

What the Biden Administration Means for the 2021 New DOL Rule on Contractors

January 10, 2024 update: The Department of Labor published a new rule officially rescinding the 2021 contractor rule. Under the DOL contractor rule 2024, employers must again use the six-part test to determine whether a worker is an employee or contractor. Worker classification can be ambiguous and confusing. Classify your workers as independent contractors when […]

May 5, 2021

7 Payroll Reports Employers Need to File

When it comes to running payroll, you have a lot of things to mark off on your to-do list. From gathering timesheets to distributing pay stubs, there can be a lot of steps that go into paying your employees. But after you pay employees, your payroll checklist isn’t finished just yet. You also need to […]

May 3, 2021

COBRA Health Insurance—Do You Need to Offer It?

As your business grows, so do your responsibilities as a business owner. Once you have 20 full-time equivalent employees and offer health insurance, you need to know about COBRA. What is COBRA? Do you have to offer it? Read on to get answers to these questions and more.

April 28, 2021

An Employer’s Ultimate Resource to Intermittent Leave

When an employee comes to you to request time off, you may start asking yourself what kinds of leave you should offer. Perhaps you have a paid time off (PTO) policy. Or maybe your state has paid sick leave laws you must follow. You may also need to provide Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave […]

April 19, 2021

A Rise in Unemployment Fraud Requires Quick Employer Action

Notice something fishy about an unemployment claim that you receive? If so, one of your employees might have fallen victim to unemployment fraud … which means you could, too.

April 12, 2021

What is E-Verify and How Do You Use it for Employment Eligibility Verification?

As an employer, you’re responsible for collecting certain forms from new hires, like Form I-9. Form I-9 is a form that confirms your employees are legally allowed to work in the U.S. To help confirm the eligibility of your new employees, you can use E-Verify. So, what is E-Verify exactly?

April 5, 2021

Unhappy With Your PPP Forgiveness Outcome? Here’s How to File a PPP Loan Appeal

After submitting Form 3508, Form 3508EZ, Form 3508S, or a lender equivalent, you wait for a verdict. Will your Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan be fully, partially, or not at all forgiven? If you’re not happy with the result, you may be able to submit a PPP loan appeal.

March 31, 2021

Paycheck Protection Program: Forgivable payroll loans

Paycheck Protection Program: How to Apply for a Forgivable Loan During COVID-19

Businesses could apply for a Paycheck Protection Program loan through May 31, 2021. As of June 1, 2021, the SBA is no longer accepting PPP loan applications. Does your small business need financial assistance as a result of the coronavirus pandemic? If so, one of the biggest federal initiatives for small businesses is the Paycheck […]

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