Most Minnesota employers accurately pay their employees. However, some purposely withhold wages from their employees. These employers are committing wage theft.
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What California AB 5 Means for the Gig Economy and Beyond
October 10, 2022In 2018, California came up with the ABC test to determine whether an employer could classify a worker as an independent contractor. And in September 2019, the court approved the new California AB 5 (Assembly Bill No. 5) to push the ABC test’s effects into motion.
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State Income Tax Exemption: Exempt or Not Exempt? That Is the Question
October 5, 2022Most of us would agree with the following statement: Employee wages are taxed federally and at the state level. But this isn’t always the case. Some employees can state income tax exemption.
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What You Need to Know About Mandatory Employer Registration
September 30, 2022Bringing on employees doesn’t make you an official employer. You must sign up for accounts with the IRS and your state to legally become an employer. Otherwise, you will violate employment laws, leading to hefty penalties. Make sure you know your employer registration requirements before hiring employees.
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Are You Required to Give Employees Time Off to Vote?
August 18, 2022As a small business owner, you may offer types of paid or unpaid time off to employees. But when election day rolls around, do you give employees time off to vote? Read on to learn about offering time off to vote, voting leave laws by state, and whether you can refuse voting leave.
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California Payroll Tax: What You Need To Know About the Golden State
August 3, 2022There are a million things you have to manage when running your business. Whether or not you want to admit it, payroll taxes should be one of your top concerns. Payroll taxes generally include Social Security and Medicare. But, many states have additional taxes that employers need to deduct from employee wages. California payroll tax […]
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The PA Employer’s No-fuss Guide to Payroll Tax in Pennsylvania
July 20, 2022Payroll tax in Pennsylvania is notoriously difficult, confusing, and overwhelming for new and veteran employers alike. And when it comes to payroll, you probably don’t want to waste time making preventable payroll mistakes.
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Sick Balance on Paycheck Requirements by State
July 6, 2022No matter when you cut your checks for your employees, paychecks usually come with a pay stub. A pay stub, or check stub, explains details about your employee’s pay.
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On-call Pay: California | Does Ward v. Tilly’s, Inc. Ruling Affect You?
May 20, 2022If you want your business to be legally compliant, you must follow federal and state employment laws. California employers should know about the 2019 court case, Ward v. Tilly’s, Inc., and how it affects paying for on-call time. Read on to learn about California on-call laws.
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Salary History Laws by State: Do You Need to Cool it With the Questions?
May 19, 2022As an employer, you want to know everything you can about potential employees. But some questions, like inquiring about salary history, are off-limits in some states. To stay compliant, learn salary history laws by state.
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