As pay card usage picks up steam, you may consider using them in your small business. But before you decide to implement this payment method, you must understand pay card laws by state.
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Can Employers Make Direct Deposit Mandatory?
April 19, 2022Many employees (more than 93% of them) receive their wages via direct deposit. When you are deciding how to pay your employees, direct deposit likely comes to mind. However, not all employees want to receive their wages through direct deposit. Can you require mandatory direct deposit? Brush up on federal and mandatory direct deposit by […]
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Is Paid Family Leave Taxable?
April 19, 2022State-mandated and voluntary paid family and medical leave is on the rise. A number of states (and D.C.) have implemented paid family leave (PFL) programs, and more than one in three employers offer this benefit. To avoid payroll mishaps, employers must be able to answer: Is paid family leave taxable?
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Your Go-to Minnesota Federal Loan Interest Assessment Guide
March 7, 2022Update! On April 29, 2022, Minnesota signed a Trust Fund Replenishment bill into law, changing the 2022 Special Assessment (Federal Interest Loan Assessment) from 1.80% to 0.00%.
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Employee Break Laws on Rest and Meal Periods [Federal & State]
January 17, 2022We all need to rest and eat, including your employees. But, do you need to compensate employees for the time they spend resting and eating (aka are breaks required by law to be paid?). To answer this all-important question, you need to know employee break laws.
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Oregon’s Multnomah County Preschool for All Tax: The Scoop
December 8, 2021If you’re an employer in Oregon (specifically in Multnomah County), listen up. There’s a new personal income tax that went into effect in 2021, and it may impact both you and your employees. What is this new tax in town, you ask? The Multnomah County Preschool for All tax.
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The Employer Guide to Oregon Metro Supportive Housing Services Tax
December 1, 2021Oregon employers have a new tax to add to their payroll radar: the Metro Supportive Housing Services (SHS) tax. So, what is the Metro Supportive Housing Services tax? Who must pay the tax? And, what does it fund?
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Don’t Let These 8 Nevada Labor Laws Slip Your Mind
September 15, 2021As an employer, you’re expected to follow a number of laws to protect your employees and business. Some of these laws fall into the “labor laws” category, which can vary by state. One state that has a unique set of laws is Nevada. And if you’re a Nevada employer, it’s time to get to know […]
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Get the Facts on the New Virginia Overtime Law
June 23, 2021Part of your role as an employer is following payroll laws and ensuring your employees are accurately paid for their wages and other rates, like overtime. If you’re a Virginia employer, buckle up, because there’s a new overtime law in town: The Virginia Overtime Wage Act. Get to know all the facts about the Virginia […]
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What’s the Deal With the New York Sick Leave Law?
October 7, 2020Depending on your state, you may have to provide paid sick leave to your employees. As an employer, you should know the paid sick leave laws by state to ensure you remain compliant. One state that recently joined the bunch is New York. If you’re an NY employer, giddy-up and learn all about the New […]
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