Question: My employees have been asking about volunteer time off. What is that and how should we set it up? Answer: Volunteer time off (VTO) is a form of paid leave that gives employees their regular compensation for hours spent in service to an approved charitable...
Approximately 3 million temporary and contract workers are hired each year in the U.S., and managers have long relied on temps to keep their businesses humming. How can they make the most of this layer of cover and support? Temps keep the machine oiled and running ...
Employers generally must withhold income tax from employees' wages. To figure out how much tax to withhold, you need to use the employee's Form W-4, the appropriate method and the appropriate withholding table described in Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods. You'll deposit your withholdings...
Question: What is at-will employment? Does that mean I can fire an employee for any reason? Answer: At-will employment means that 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 does...
Though most churches don’t often employ fully remote staff members, you likely have staff that enjoy the benefits of occasional remote work: think of the pastor meeting a congregant for lunch; the worship team that plans at a local coffee shop; the children’s director that...
Question: We want to offer more flexible work schedules but have a hard time staffing our shifts as it is. Any Suggestions? Answer: It’s great that you are considering offering more flexibility to your employees. This is one way to increase retention and give your employees...
The importance of health and wellness in the workplace is indisputable. In a 2021 survey, 79% of employees said their employer's well-being programs helped them become as productive as possible. Additionally, 79% said these programs helped them avoid getting sick. Wellness/well-being programs often provide noncash benefits, such...
If you have a company, you need an Employee ID Number (EIN). There are various ways to apply for an EIN, including online at no cost. The online federal EIN application is in a question-and-answer format, with embedded help topics and hyperlinked keywords and definitions....
HR regulations and requirements are constantly changing. Here’s a summary of the latest Federal and state updates that may impact businesses in your jurisdiction. FEDERAL UPDATES FMLA Intermittent Leave: A Department of Labor opinion letter recently addressed whether an employee may use FMLA intermittent leave indefinitely...
What is an I-9? Also called an Employment Eligibility Verification form, the I-9 verifies (1) a new employee’s identity and (2) their right to work in the U.S. What is the big deal about I-9's? There are VERY specific rules about when and how it...