Employees want the wages they deserve. Employers want to avoid penalties and fines. Want the best of both worlds? Understand the difference between exempt vs. nonexempt employees.
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What Is an Exempt Employee?
Are all of your employees eligible to receive overtime pay? Some employees are exempt from overtime pay and minimum wage laws. Exempt employee qualifications are determined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). To run payroll correctly, you need to be familiar with exempt employees. What is an exempt employee?
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Guide for Reporting Workplace Incidents Under OSHA (With Example)
Despite your best efforts, accidents can happen in the workplace. When they do, you must fill out a workplace incident report.
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How to Correct a W-2 Form If You Make a Mistake (Amend Your W-2)
Let’s face it: everybody makes mistakes. So, if you make a mistake on an employee’s Form W-2, don’t panic. Instead, learn how to correct a W-2 form and take action.
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How Will Leap Year Payroll Impact Your Business in 2024?
Every four years, February magically has 29 days instead of 28. Ok, so maybe it’s not magic. But it is a leap year. And when leap year rolls around every four years, your business needs to be prepared. Read on to learn about leap year payroll and steps for handling payroll during a leap year.
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How to Fill Out Form I-9 When You Hire a New Employee
Each time you hire a new employee, you are responsible for verifying they are eligible to work in the United States. To do this, use Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, when onboarding new hires. All U.S. employers are required to use the I-9. Failing to do so can result in penalties. Learn how to fill […]
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For the Love of Your Small Business: 11 Wage Violations You Need to Avoid
The Department of Labor recovered over $274 million in back wages and damages in 2023 due to wage violations. Employers who use illegal payroll practices owe back the money they “steal” from employees and are subject to hefty penalties. Plus, these businesses lose the trust of their workers and harm their employer brand.
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CalSavers & Your Small Business: You May Be Required to Offer a Retirement Program
In 2019, the state of California put in place the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program, with the goal of enabling California residents to save for retirement.
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What Is Comp Time? What Employers Need to Know
Here’s a number: $287,923. That’s how much the Department of Labor recovered in back wages and liquidated damages from a business that offered comp time instead of overtime. So, what is comp time, and when is it OK to give?
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Don’t Create Your Maternity Leave Policy Until You Understand Employee Rights
At some point, one of your employees may need to take time off before and after giving birth. You must create and implement a maternity leave policy before that happens. But before you can establish your policy, familiarize yourself with and comply with maternity leave laws.
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