New Hampshire joined 11 other states in early 2023 when it offered employees paid family and medical leave. New Hampshire PFML is unique, though. It’s the only state PFML program in the country that’s voluntary. What does it mean to have a voluntary PFML program? Read on for a Q&A about the new program and […]
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Arizona Paid Sick Leave: Accrual Rate and Beyond
Do you need to give your employees paid sick leave? Several states have laws requiring it, including Arizona. If you’re an Arizona employer, you need to know your sick time responsibilities to stay compliant. So, are you ready to brush up on Arizona paid sick leave?
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Digging Into De Minimis Fringe Benefits
Do you have snacks and coffee in the office for your employees? Have you ever had a workplace event, like a picnic or party? If so, you most likely have given employees de minimis fringe benefits. But, what are de minimis fringe benefits exactly, and are they taxable? Dig into this type of fringe benefit […]
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Keep It Legal: What You Need to Know About Child Labor Laws to Avoid Penalties
Hiring employees can be exciting, especially if it means your business is growing. But if you’re hiring someone under 18 years old, you need to know child labor laws. Why? Because the employment of minors carries stricter regulations than adult employment. Not to mention, ignoring child labor laws can result in penalties from the federal […]
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Seasonal Employment Laws You Must Follow
If you have seasonal employees, there are employment laws that you must follow. Seasonal employment laws apply if you run a seasonal business or if you hire more employees during peak seasons. So, what are seasonal employment laws, and what do they mean for your business?
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How to Update Payroll for an Employee With a Family Status Change
Your employees might have a change in family status while at your small business. An employee could get married, while another might give birth to or adopt a child. When your employees have a family status change, you need to update payroll records.
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Can Your Employees Change W-4 Forms?
New employees must complete Form W-4 before they start working at your business. With Form W-4, employees input information that determines their federal income tax withholding, which allows you to run payroll. To adjust their withholding, employees must change W-4 forms.
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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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New AZ State Income Tax Form Requires Employer Action
Arizona employers, you may know that Senate Bill 1828 substantially reduced the state’s income taxes starting with the 2022 tax year. But did you also know that it requires employer action for the 2023 tax year? You must now give all employees, not just new hires, a new AZ state income tax form.
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Put HR in the Hands of Your Employees With Employee Self-service Portal
Part of your job as a small business owner is ensuring your employees have what they need to succeed. Sometimes that means you have to handle employee requests when you’re busy. At other times, employees ask for important paperwork last minute. But, what if you don’t want to handle certain employee requests directly? An employee […]
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