As the new school year begins, the Internal Revenue Service reminds teachers and other educators of the maximum educator expense deduction of $300 for out-of-pocket classroom expenses for 2023 when they file their federal income tax return next year. This is the same limit that applied...
On July 26, 2023, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its Visual Disabilities in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act guide that explains how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to job applicants and employees with visual disabilities. It outlines when an...
For decades, churches have been navigating the world of technology and determining which tools to embrace in their operations. With the rising popularity of artificial intelligence, church leaders are talking and testing if AI could be a valuable tool for their operations. As AI becomes...
Question: Do we have to give employees who smoke additional smoke breaks or allow them to return to work smelling strongly of smoke? We’ve received complaints from both other employees and customers. Answer: No, you’re not required to provide additional breaks to employees who smoke, and...
Question: We have an employee claiming they shouldn't be classified as exempt from overtime. It if turns out they're right, what are the penalties for misclassification? Answer: The cost of misclassification can be steep and will depend on several factors, such as how many employees are...
Organizations applying for tax-exempt status must be organized and operated exclusively for any of these purposes: charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition, or preventing cruelty to children or animals. Organizations that want to apply for recognition...
You’ve heard about scammers impersonating government agencies, global retailers, and even members of your family. The latest variation on job scammers targets business professionals, luring them in with what appear to be attractive job offers from well-known companies. You’ll be amazed at how low these...
We all know churches are places of worship and community gathering. What is often overlooked, however, is that the church-owned property used to meet in is considered a commercial property. This means that many of the building regulations that you have to adhere to when...
Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), intermittent leave is leave taken in multiple blocks of time, each less than the employee’s full FMLA entitlement, for the same ongoing reason. Examples of intermittent leave include an employee taking a day each week for ongoing cancer treatments or...
Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. Both Payroll Partners and the Federal Reserve will be closed in observance of...