At some point, you might have to terminate an employee. You might eliminate their position, make layoffs, fire for misconduct, or mutually part ways. No matter the reason, you might consider giving the employee severance pay. But what is severance pay? Before you make a decision about severance pay, learn more about it, what you […]
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What Is a Part-time Employee?
As a small business owner, you might not want to hire full-time employees for every position. You may decide to hire a part-time employee instead. What is a part-time employee?
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Small Business Attendance Policy
Employees streamline business operations, but what happens when they frequently skip work or show up late? Those streamlined business operations will start to become inefficient. You need a small business attendance policy to encourage attendance and monitor employees.
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Do Part-time Employees Get Benefits?
An employee can make a huge difference in your business. They can speed up operations, come up with innovative ideas, and free up your time. When you hire a full-time employee, it’s important to offer attractive benefits in their compensation package. Do part-time employees get benefits, too?
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act): Ensuring Safe Workplaces
As an employer, it’s your job to make sure your employees stay safe at work. You must ensure they don’t become ill or get injured from anything at your business. To ensure workplace safety, you must follow the Occupational Safety and Health Act, otherwise known as the OSH Act.
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Caught Red-handed: What to Do About Employee Fraud
No one wants to be the victim of employee fraud. But for small business owners, the chances of employee fraud are high. In fact, two-thirds of small businesses in the U.S. are victims of employee theft. The good news? You don’t have to be a victim.
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Federal and State Labor Law Posting Requirements
Labor law posters are federal and state notices that tell employees about their legal employment rights. If you have even one employee, you must hang labor law posters. It is your responsibility to hang the correct posters and keep them up to date as statutes change.
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The Deadline for Depositing 401(k) Deferrals (and What to Do If You’re Late)
If you provide a 401(k) account as a benefit to your employees, you need to know the deadline for depositing the employee deferrals into their accounts. If you don’t deposit 401(k) contributions on time, you might face multiple consequences.
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Bereavement Time Off: How to Handle Leave for Your Employees
The death of a loved one can be difficult to go through. When an employee loses a loved one, offering bereavement time off can give your employee time to cope. Employees can use bereavement leave to make funeral arrangements, attend the funeral, and manage the estate.
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The Basics of Flexible Work Arrangements
Flexibility to balance work and life is a very important aspect of job satisfaction to 53% of employees. What are you doing to help employees improve their work-life balance?
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