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”...
Question: Do we need to tell employees when employment laws change? Answer: Possibly. As the employer, you need to stay up to date on legal changes that affect your organization, and your leadership team, managers, human resources, and payroll departments should be kept aware...
A workweek is not the same thing as hours of operation. Rather, it defines the 168-hour period (i.e., seven 24-hour days) in which you track your non-exempt employees’ time to determine whether they’re owed any overtime. The workweek can start and end whenever you would like...