A payroll policy explains the process of payment — salary administration, timesheet keeping, wage methods and payment schedules — making employees conscious of what to anticipate on payday. Your payroll management system, which details your obligations as an employer, should be such that it avoids costly...
When you think about how many payroll forms need to be processed and filed, it's easy to feel overwhelmed or intimidated. But if you practice organized behaviors and stay aware of your tax deadlines, you can ensure that all documents are accurately filed. However, the possibility...
Starting Nov. 1, you can only use Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the 08/01/2023 edition date. A revised Spanish edition of Form I-9 with an edition date of 08/01/2023 is available for use in Puerto Rico only and by other employers as a translation aid. For more information, visit I-9...
The younger generations are feeling anxious about the state of the economy and the rising costs of living, as well as job instability in the tech industry. As a result, they are turning to HSAs to help them stay on track with their financial and...
People work for churches because they are passionate about their Mission and feel called to help. These dedicated employees have the best intentions and want to make a difference. However, whenever you get more than one person in a room, there is a potential for...
Question: We have an exempt employee who has been taking a lot of long lunches and my boss wants to deduct time from her paid time off (PTO) bank. Can we dock her PTO for taking a long lunch? Answer: You can deduct hours from this exempt...
Question: We’ve been approached by some local college students who are volunteering to be unpaid interns. Can we bring them on without paying them? Answer: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, there are certain requirements that must be met when taking on unpaid interns. These requirements...
The IRS and its Security Summit partners continue to see a steady stream of attacks aimed at the nation's tax professionals to steal sensitive tax and financial information from their clients. One of the most common threats facing tax pros are phishing and related...
With new hires, you want to be confident that they will become loyal, productive, and valuable long-time employees. One way to achieve this goal is to have a well-thought-out employee benefit program that serves your needs. To see if your program has coverage gaps you...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides covered employees job-protected, unpaid leave for family or medical related reasons, such as to care for a sick family member or the birth or adoption of a child. Employers with 50+ employees for at least 20 workweeks (does...