If an employee is successful at proving constructive discharge, your business may face a five- to six-figure lawsuit. Other than preventing costly litigation, avoiding wrongful termination lawsuits is important because it’s the right thing to do. By preventing and investigating harassment and discrimination in your...
Question: Can we cut a performance improvement plan short if the employee's performance has gotten worse? Answer: In general, yes. When an employee is on a performance improvement plan (PIP) and their performance has not improved but gotten worse, it is perfectly reasonable to...
A recent business survey revealed even the most honest employees are stealing by taking a few minutes here and there to "ensure" they get paid for extra time - or an extra 8% to 15% or more each pay period. And when you factor in...
Social Security beneficiaries will see an increase in their monthly checks in 2025—2.5%. This cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will produce an estimated average monthly benefit of $1,976 for all retired workers in 2025, $49 a month more than in 2024. The COLA increase will be...
Fringe benefits may be available to everyone in the company or may be used as incentives for meeting certain goals. They may be paid or given in the form of an achievement award. They are always considered compensation for services beyond employees’ normal rates of...
Question: We have remote and on-site employees. Do we have to post hard copies of required labor posters in the workplace, or can we provide only electronic ones on our internal web page for all employees to see? Answer: As you have remote and on-site employees, we recommend...
Clergy are subject to self-employment tax because their earnings from ministerial services are considered self-employment income under the Self-Employment Contributions Act (SECA). This classification is based on several key provisions and interpretations of the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations. Definition of Net Earnings from...
The Federal Reserve will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day on Monday, November 11th. Check dates on or after the holiday will be affected. Affected check dates include: Monday, November 11th Tuesday, November 12th Wednesday, November 13th Please check with your Payroll Specialist if...
Avoid the frightening reality of payroll mistakes. Payroll management is a critical function for businesses of all sizes. Accurate and compliant payroll processing is essential to ensure employees are paid correctly and on time while avoiding costly mistakes and penalties. In this article, we’ll discuss...
The clock is ticking for small businesses considering a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan. But there’s still time to start in 2024. If you’re considering enhancing your company’s retirement benefits, a Safe Harbor 401(k) plan is an excellent option. These plans offer a range of administrative,...