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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?

What Is FMLA? The Rundown You Need to Know as a Small Business Owner

By Mike Kappel

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.

Do You Have to Follow the IRS Next-Day Deposit Rule?

By Maria Tanski-Phillips

As an employer, it’s your responsibility to collect, file, and deposit payroll taxes with the proper agencies (e.g., IRS). Depending on your payroll and tax liability amount, you may need to deposit taxes more frequently. If you tend to have a heftier payroll, you need to learn about the Next-Day Deposit Rule.

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What Are Prevailing Wages?

By Mike Kappel

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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Your Step-by-step Guide on How to Apply for EIN, aka Employer Identification Number

By Michele Bossart

If 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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