Flu season. Cold season. Each has their moment to shine, and it’s often when the sun doesn’t. When an uninvited virus breaks out in your town, your employees will likely need to take sick time from work. If you’re a small business owner in Michigan, understand the Michigan paid sick leave law.
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HRA vs. HSA: Which Is Better to Offer Your Team?
In 2023, health spending increased by 7.5%. Most workers in the United States, 96%, believe a job should offer health insurance. There are several health benefits you can provide, including HRAs and HSAs. What’s the difference between an HRA vs. HSA?
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Maryland Sick and Safe Leave Law Mandates That Employees Receive Paid Sick Leave
Like several other states, Maryland requires that employers provide sick leave. Maryland sick and safe leave ensures employees receive paid or unpaid time off when they cannot work.
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The State of Small Business Payroll in 2025: Key Trends and What to Expect
Employee count, compensation, benefits, and taxes are all key components of payroll, the process of paying your employees. Changes in the economy, employees’ priorities, and technology shape everything from how you run payroll to your payroll costs. Are you staying on top of the latest payroll trends?
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What Are Fringe Benefits for Employees? Guide for Employers
Employers often want to offer attractive compensation packages to bring in good employees. But, compensation goes beyond an employee’s hourly or salary wages. It also includes additional small business employee perks, known as fringe benefits. So, what are fringe benefits? And, what are the types of fringe benefits?
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Is Health Insurance Pre-tax on Payroll? The Answer You Need to Know
Creating an employee benefits package can help attract and retain talent. But providing health insurance benefits to your employees can leave you with questions. If employees contribute to their premiums, you have to know how to deduct the cost from their gross pay. Is health insurance pre-tax on payroll?
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Religious Accommodations in the Workplace: What Do You Need to Do?
If you’re like most employers, you’re likely required to comply with equal employment opportunity (EEO) responsibilities. One responsibility you have under the EEO is providing religious accommodations in the workplace.
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Alaska Paid Sick Leave Isn’t a Choice, It’s a Requirement
Paid sick leave gives employees the comfort of knowing they receive their regular wages when they’re out sick. Federal law doesn’t require that employers provide paid sick leave, but several states, including Alaska, do. Do you know the Alaska paid sick leave requirements?
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CO Business Owners, Do You Know About the Colorado Retirement Mandate?
Do you offer your employees retirement benefits? Most employers in the Centennial State don’t have a choice, thanks to the Colorado retirement mandate known as Colorado SecureSavings.
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What Is the EEO-1 Report, and Which Employers Need to File it?
When your business grows, you may need to hire additional employees. But, hiring more employees comes with additional responsibilities. Depending on the number of employees you have and some other factors, you may be responsible for filing an EEO-1 report. So … what is EEO-1, anyways?
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