Even if employers do not think of it this way, they rely on the health and well-being of their employees to keep their businesses running. Employee absences disrupt any business's workflow. Businesses can support their employees' good health by offering health-related benefits. One such benefit might...
Sarah Secretary starts her new job with high hopes. At the end of week one, she doesn’t have login information for her project management software, is still not quite sure what her health plan covers and isn’t even aware of her option for a retirement...
Question: Can we use comp time with our employees? Answer: It depends. For nonexempt employees of a private employer, no. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) doesn’t permit private employers to offer compensatory time in lieu of overtime pay. You could offer time off to your exempt...
Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. Both Payroll Partners and the Federal Reserve will be closed in observance of...
At the end of every year, most businesses go through the process of filling out a Form W-2 for each employee, which can make for a very stressful time. The pressure of knowing that even the smallest of mistakes can result in costly consequences can...
As the U.S. moves beyond pandemic-era policies, employers are increasingly calling workers back into the office full- or part-time. This continuing shift in work environment creates tension for many employees, including some workers with disabilities who recognize that telework has improved their ability to access...
As Church administrators begin the meticulous process of budget planning, the task of managing payroll, human capital, and timekeeping can seem overwhelming. At Payroll Partners, we understand the unique challenges faced by Church administrators and are dedicated to providing solutions that allow you to focus...
First quiet quitting, now quiet vacationing. What is going on? This is a good question with complicated answers. Quiet vacationing, also called stealth paid time off, is the practice of taking time off without formally requesting it or notifying your employer. It's a post-pandemic development, so...
If you get pleasure from rewarding your team's performance with bonuses, you are not alone. But it's important to consider how those bonuses are given, along with the tax implications for both you and the employee. One-time bonuses are generally calculated by percentages. The rates cluster...
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service issued a consumer alert following bad advice circulating on social media about a non-existent “Self Employment Tax Credit” that’s misleading taxpayers into filing false claims. Promoters and social media are marketing something they describe as the “Self Employment Tax Credit”...