The closer summer gets, the more teens begin looking for jobs. And, they might be applying to work for you. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets specific rules for hiring teens and children. Know the minor employment laws before you take on a minor employee. To learn more about the labor laws for minors […]
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8 Steps to Follow When Becoming an Employer
Hiring your first employee is a huge milestone for you and your business. However, becoming an employer comes with many additional responsibilities. If you’re ready to become an employer, you must know which steps to follow.
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Can You Hire Someone Without a Social Security Number?
When you hire new employees, you are responsible for collecting new hire paperwork. You must gather information, such as an employee’s name, address, and Social Security number (SSN). But, what happens when an employee doesn’t have an SSN? Can you hire someone without a Social Security number? Get the answers to all of your burning […]
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What Is a W-4 Form, and What Is it Used for?
When you hire an employee, you need to have them fill out new hire paperwork. One form you must have new employees fill out and keep in your records is Form W-4. So, what is a W-4 form? What is the purpose of Form W-4? Read on to find out the answers to these W-4 […]
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What You Need to Know About Rehiring Former Employees
Sometimes, you lose great employees. An employee could accept a new job offer, retire, be laid off, or move away. Whatever the case may be, there might come a time when you consider rehiring former employees.
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Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) and Its Benefits
Have you hired a veteran? What about a SNAP recipient or ex-felon? If so, you may be eligible for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). Get to know all-things WOTC, including what is a work opportunity tax credit, which businesses are eligible, and how to apply. What are you waiting for? Get reading!
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4 Tips for Negotiating Salary Increase With Potential Employees
Bringing on top talent is tough. With over 4 million employees quitting their jobs per month, you might notice more candidates negotiating salary increase. Why? Because they can. Job seekers aren’t afraid to explore other options if you can’t provide the salary or benefits they want.
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Pre-employment Questionnaire: How to Successfully Weed Out Unqualified Applicants
Sorting through applicants is no easy task. It takes a lot of time, energy, and patience.
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With This Guide, You’ll Be a Reference Check Pro in No Time
As an employer, you’re responsible for going through the hiring process and finding top-notch employees who fit in with your work culture. But to do that, you have to do a little homework. Many businesses use a reference check to dive deeper into an applicant’s employment past and find out if they’re fit for the […]
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Hiring Family Members: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
It’s not unheard of for business owners to hire their family members. In fact, approximately 90% of U.S. businesses are family-owned or controlled. With so many other businesses hiring relatives, you might be itching to do the same.
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