We all need to rest and eat—including your employees. But, do you need to compensate employees for the time they spend resting and eating (aka are breaks required by law to be paid?). To answer this all-important question, you need to know employee break laws.
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Forget to File? Here’s What You Need to Know About the Failure to File W-2 Penalty
Each and every employer is responsible for completing, distributing, and filing Form W-2 each year. But, what happens if filing Form W-2 slips your mind? Learn about what happens when you forget to file Form W-2 and the failure to file W-2 penalty.
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Failure-to-file Penalty: You May Delay, but the IRS Will Not
Procrastination can be costly. If you put off submitting your employer tax returns too long, you could wind up with a failure-to-file penalty. And no employer wants that.
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What Does the Department of Labor Do?
As a business owner and employer, you need to know about the Department of Labor (DOL), labor laws, and more. That’s a lot of information to remember. Plus, you might have questions. Specifically, you might be asking, What does the Department of Labor do? And, you may be wondering how the DOL’s laws impact you […]
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What 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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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?
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Department of Labor Ends PAID Program: What This Means for Your Small Business
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) ended its Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program on January 29, 2021. And if you participated in the program, you may have a lot of questions. So, what does the end of the PAID program mean for you and your business?
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What Is FMLA? The Rundown You Need to Know as a Small Business Owner
As 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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