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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Guide for Reporting Workplace Incidents Under OSHA (With Example)
April 16, 2024Despite 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)
March 4, 2024Let’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?
February 27, 2024Every 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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For the Love of Your Small Business: 11 Wage Violations You Need to Avoid
January 3, 2024The 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
December 13, 2023In 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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Don’t Create Your Maternity Leave Policy Until You Understand Employee Rights
July 21, 2023At 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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Is Juneteenth a Holiday? What Employers Need to Know
June 19, 2023Whether you offer time off or need to process direct deposit, staying on top of legal holidays is a must. And when it comes to Juneteenth, you need to keep updated with the latest federal and state holiday status changes. So, is Juneteenth a holiday?
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It’s Payback Time: How to Handle an Employee Expense Reimbursement in Payroll
April 19, 2023Does this sound familiar? You ask an employee to run a few errands for the office. They end up with a $10.79 coffee shop bill, $56.99 at the office supply store, and $25.28 at a local pizza joint. Sure, you plan to repay them. But how much do you know about employee expense reimbursement?
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Massachusetts Paid Sick Leave Under the Earned Sick Time Law
April 6, 2023Are you a new employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts? Do you plan on offering your employees paid sick leave? If the answer is no, it’s time to reassess. Most employers must provide Massachusetts paid sick leave under state law.
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