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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What’s the Deal With NJ Transit Benefits?
If you’re an employer, chances are at least one of your employees has to commute to get to your business for work. And if your business is smack dab in the middle of a big city (e.g., New York City), those chances increase. According to one source, 76% of individuals drive themselves to work every […]
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ICHRA, Health Insurance Alternative for All Businesses
The Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) lets employers reimburse employees for the cost of their health insurance coverage. An ICHRA is not considered a traditional group health insurance plan. Instead, employees can select their own health insurance plan either on or off the Health Insurance Marketplace.
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What Is Form SS-4? Applying for an EIN for Your Business
Some businesses are required to have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). FEINs, or EINs, are used by employers and other businesses for tax filing and reporting purposes. FEINs work similarly to Social Security numbers. When you include your business’s unique nine-digit number on documents, the IRS can easily identify your company. One way to […]
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Understanding and Implementing Employee Termination Procedures
When an employee leaves your business, there are certain payroll and HR tasks you must do. It doesn’t matter if the employee is voluntarily or forcibly terminated. Employee termination procedures guarantee that your business remains in compliance with federal and state laws.
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