Most business owners are familiar with their minimum wage responsibilities. But if you take on a federal or state government contract, you also need to know about prevailing wages. What are prevailing wages?
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What Is Per Diem? How to Cover Employees’ Travel-related Business Expenses
August 20, 2026When employees incur travel-related business expenses, you might consider covering their costs. You can reimburse employees for expenses by giving them per diem pay. What is per diem pay?
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What Is a Nonexempt Employee?
August 20, 2026Worker classification is critical. After you’ve narrowed down whether a worker is an independent contractor vs. employee, you’re not done. You need to also figure out if an employee is nonexempt. What is a nonexempt employee?
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What Is Minimum Wage? 2026 Federal and State Minimum Wage
August 20, 2026The minimum wage law prevents employers from paying employees below a certain amount per hour. What is minimum wage? There is a federal minimum wage, but many states and localities set a higher wage. Comply with labor laws by learning what minimum wage your business may be subject to.
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Federal and State Labor Law Posting Requirements
August 20, 2026Labor law posters are federal and state notices that tell employees about their legal employment rights. If you have even one employee, you must hang labor law posters. It is your responsibility to hang the correct posters and keep them up to date as statutes change.
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What Is the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
August 20, 2026When you become an employer, you can’t always play by your own rules. There are certain federal, as well as state and local, standards you must follow. The FLSA is one set of federal regulations you need to know about and comply with. What is the FLSA?
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Federal Legal Holidays: The Days You Need to Know
August 20, 2026As a small business owner, your doors likely aren’t open 24/7. And if you’re like most businesses, you might be closed on federal legal holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average full-time employee receives approximately 7.6 paid holidays annually.
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What Is FMLA? The Rundown You Need to Know as a Small Business Owner
August 20, 2026As a small business owner, you may have a lot of questions about FMLA, starting with, What is FMLA? To help you better understand FMLA and your roles and responsibilities as an employer, here are the basics of the law, eligibility requirements, and how to remain compliant as an employer.
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IRS Electronic Filing Requirements: Who Needs to E-file?
August 20, 2026You may have to file information returns like Form W-2 and Form 1099-NEC when you have employees, work with independent contractors, or meet other requirements. Some businesses must electronically file these returns with the IRS. There is an IRS electronic filing threshold that determines which companies must e-file.
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Your Step-by-step Guide on How to Apply for EIN, aka Employer Identification Number
August 20, 2026If you want to buy a car or house, open a bank account, or get a job, you need a Social Security number. An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is like that, but for your business. Many businesses need an EIN to operate. And if your business is one of them, you must know how to […]
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