The small business employee benefits you can offer are endless. Benefits include common benefits such as health insurance and unique benefits such as catered lunches.
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Is Mandatory Time Off the Cure for Workaholics?
August 18, 2021So, you’ve decided to give your hard-working employees paid time off (PTO). You’ve drafted a clear PTO policy that details the benefit. But, nobody’s taking their time off. What gives? In an effort to force workaholics to take a vacation, some businesses are shifting gears and implementing mandatory time off.
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FMLA and Holiday Pay: How Does a Holiday Impact Employee Leave?
July 21, 2021Do you know your Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) responsibilities? Now, throw in a holiday. Do you still know how FMLA and holidays work?
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Can You Change PTO Policies Mid-year?
July 7, 2021As an employer, you may decide to establish a paid time off (PTO) policy for your employees that they can use for vacation, personal days, sick time, etc. At some point, you may decide that you want to tweak your current policy. But, how do you go about changing your business’s PTO policy? And, can […]
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The Legalities of At-will Employment: What You Should Know as a Business Owner
May 24, 2021When you hire employees, the excitement is high. But sometimes, you get someone in a position that doesn’t quite work out the way you thought it would. So, you make the tough decision to let the employee go from your business or change the employment relationship (e.g., move the employee to another department). When this […]
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An Employer’s Ultimate Resource to Intermittent Leave
April 28, 2021When an employee comes to you to request time off, you may start asking yourself what kinds of leave you should offer. Perhaps you have a paid time off (PTO) policy. Or maybe your state has paid sick leave laws you must follow. You may also need to provide Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave […]
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A Rise in Unemployment Fraud Requires Quick Employer Action
April 19, 2021Notice something fishy about an unemployment claim that you receive? If so, one of your employees might have fallen victim to unemployment fraud … which means you could, too.
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You Received a Lock-in Letter … Now What?
March 31, 2021Notices from the IRS are enough to stop you in your tracks. If you receive what is known as a lock-in letter, you need to take action. Don’t panic, though. Lock-in letters are easy to resolve and prevent in the future. Keep reading to learn more about lock-in letters, what they mean, and what you […]
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What in the World Is a Fringe Benefit Rate?
November 11, 2020As an employer, you probably offer your employees some types of fringe benefits. From health insurance to employee stock options to paid time off, there are a number of benefits out there. These benefits can impact your fringe benefit rate. So, what is a fringe benefit rate?
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Drafting a Sick Time Policy for Your Small Business
October 19, 2020Does your business offer sick time to employees? One study showed that having a paid sick time policy can help reduce turnover by 50%. If you want to attract and retain top talent, boost productivity, and reduce the spread of sickness in your workplace, consider drafting a sick time policy for small business.
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