Author: Margie Reed

Hobby Lobby has had its Christmas decorations out since July, we know, but believe it or not, the Christmas season is actually right around the corner. Now is the perfect time to begin planning and shopping for a holiday staff gift. We believe that your greatest...

22 November, 2023

Yes. Absent an employment contract or other legally binding agreement, you can reduce an employee’s work hours—there is no law that prevents this. Hours are typically reduced for reasons such as a decrease in business needs, the company's productivity has decreased, job restructuring, or reorganization. It's...

21 November, 2023

The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2024 has increased to $23,000, up from $22,500 for 2023. That's just the beginning: The IRS also has issued technical guidance regarding all the cost‑of‑living adjustments affecting dollar...

20 November, 2023

Are you looking for another way to minimize your 2023 taxable income for better tax results? Max out your annual contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan account if you haven’t already. This strategy is a two-for-one winner. In 2023, you can contribute as much as $22,500...

17 November, 2023

Question:  We’d like to cater lunch for employees. Do we need to ask them about food allergies? Answer:  No. However, employees who do have food allergies or restrictions would likely appreciate it if you made sure that they also get to partake of the free food....

16 November, 2023

When an employee refuses to sign a warning, we recommend writing "refused to sign" at the bottom of the notice. It is best if you have more than one person witness and attest to this refusal. Ideally, you and another manager would sign under this...

15 November, 2023

In today's fast-paced work environment, companies are constantly seeking new ways to attract and retain top talent. While competitive salaries and exciting job roles are certainly key factors, employee benefits also play a crucial role in the decision-making process for many job seekers. One such...

14 November, 2023

American workers are struggling to save for retirement. In fact, only 43% of non-retired adults expect to be financially comfortable in retirement, according to a 2023 survey by Gallup. That same survey reveals that nearly half (48%) of workers expect that a workplace retirement plan such...

13 November, 2023

The more your business minimizes its tax liability, the better your bottom line. So, let’s look at some things you may be able to do between now and year-end to possibly lower your tax bill in April. OPTIMIZE DEDUCTIONS AND CREDITS The more deductions you claim,...

10 November, 2023