We thank our brave heroes who fought for the freedom we are celebrating and enjoying today. Let's commemorate their memory by spreading goodwill to all. Happy Independence Day from everyone at Payroll Partners....
Question: A new employee told coworkers that she received a signing bonus. Now they’re upset, saying they’ve been here longer and haven’t gotten anything extra. What should I do about this situation? Answer: First, don’t reprimand the new employee who shared her salary information. Discussing pay...
Not all third-party payroll service providers are created equal. A trusted, qualified company can help keep businesses secure and tax compliant. An unreliable or fraudulent company can lead to missed deposits, theft or returns not being filed. While many third-party payroll service providers give quality service,...
Firing employees is always hard. Perhaps that is why Google fired 12,000 employees via email one night, immediately locking them out of company devices. Most employers do not fire employees that way. Most of the time, employers make the difficult decision to let someone go on...
Question: What is 'at-will employment'? Can I fire an employee for any reason? Answer: Yes and no. At-will employment means the employer or employee can end the employment relationship for almost any reason (with or without cause) at any time (with or without notice). It...
The “Hours Alert” tool is used to give a notification on an employee’s time card, as well as the “Daily Auto Email” report, when they are close to reaching a set amount of hours in a work week. This tool is a great way to...
Question: An employee hasn't shown up to work the last few shifts and isn't responding to messages. Can we make a policy that employees who quit without notice won't get their final check? Answer: No, federal law requires you to pay employees for all hours they have worked....
Finding work can be a hard for anybody and certain groups face even bigger challenges. The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is extended through the end of 2025 to help employers that hire workers certified as members of these groups that face barriers to employment: People...
Have you had to cut jobs for functions that can no longer be supported? You can do right by your laid-off employees by offering them outplacement services, which may help your remaining staff feel more secure in their positions. Communications are important to maintain the morale...
Long before I entertained the idea of being on staff at a large church, I was asked by our Executive Pastor to go to dinner with a candidate for our open Children’s Pastor position. I remember thinking, Why would you want me—someone who is not on...