Your payroll records are chock-full of the personally identifiable information (PII) you need. Unfortunately, hackers also want that data. As an employer, you must secure your payroll records against a potential PII breach. And if one does occur, you need to take swift action.
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Life has a way of complicating plans at work. Employees may get sick, injured, give birth, or need to care for a family member. In any of these situations, there are a couple of different ways your employee can take leave from work. Short-term disability and the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) are two options […]
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Offering internships can be a great way to partner with your local university to train future leaders in your field. But there’s a point of contention … paid vs. unpaid internships. So, if you’re using unpaid interns instead of putting them on your payroll, you may be running afoul of the law.
Read More Paid vs. Unpaid Internships: What Are the Risks?
Have you avoided retirement plans because of the large fees and time-consuming administration? If so, I’m happy to tell you that things have changed. There are more options than ever, including a plan that has no fees or recordkeeping requirements for employers. Not to mention, you may no longer have a choice. Several states have […]
Read More What Retirement Plans Can You Offer to Your Small Business Employees?
If you’ve ever had to put together a schedule, you know the unique pain of a last-minute shift swap. You’ve created a highly exact work of art, after all. When someone changes it at the last minute, all types of problems can show up. Shift swapping can be unnecessarily complicated if you aren’t prepared. This […]
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There are many laws in the workplace that govern employers and employees. You need to be sure you are in compliance with federal and state laws at all times as a small business owner. One prominent issue today is equal pay between men and women. Federal law and equal pay laws by state aim to […]
Read More Equal Pay Laws by State: Deciphering Laws for Fair Wage Practices across the U.S.
Many businesses use benefits as a way to attract employees. For many employer-sponsored benefits, you can decide to contribute funds. To improve employee retention at your business, and increase your company’s bottom line, you might institute a vesting schedule for your contributions. What is vesting?
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Sometimes, you or your employees’ personal responsibilities conflict with your business. For many small businesses, if you miss work or lose an employee for an extended period of time, there can be harmful effects on productivity in the workplace. But if you or an employee are called in for jury duty, you might not have […]
Read More Will the Courts Accept a Jury Duty Excuse Letter If You’re in a Pinch?
Verifying your employees are authorized to work in the United States is one step of the new hire paperwork process. You must gather your employees’ names and Social Security numbers (SSNs) so you can fill out essential documents like payroll reports. But if an employee’s SSN and name don’t match the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) […]
Read More The Return of the Social Security No-match Letter: What You Need to Know
The topic of gender equality at work is heavily debated. Do hiring managers place more men than women? Do women earn less than men working the same jobs? Are women passed up for promotion opportunities?
Read More What You Can (and Should) Do to Achieve Gender Equality at Work