Question: How do we know if we’re required to provide FMLA for our employees? Answer: 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...
On Jan. 1, the minimum wage increased in 23 states. From a 23-cent increase in Michigan to an increase of $1.50 in Nebraska, people who earn minimum wage are celebrating in many places across the nation. Now, a major influence regarding the adjustments has been the...
The Small Business Virtual Tax Workshop can help business owners learn how to navigate their federal tax responsibilities. This workshop is an easy and convenient way for both new and experienced small business owners to learn or review topics relevant to their business. Online at...
Question: What is the difference between a job description and a job posting? Can I just share the job description when advertising for a role? Answer: While the job description and the job posting are similar, in that they both outline the duties of the role...
Providing generous benefits for church employees is part of a strategy that is used to attract and retain key employees. Benefits vary greatly by the organization and can be as simple as health insurance for church employees to as complex as flexible work schedules or on-campus daycare. Benefit packages come...
Businesses benefit when their employees engage in healthy lifestyle choices. According to the CDC, healthier choices: Lower healthcare costs for employers and employees Boost employee productivity Reduce absenteeism, and Improve employee morale. What Is Global Employee Health and Fitness Month? Global Employee Health and Fitness Month...
On Monday, May 29th, we will celebrate Memorial Day in honor of all the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while defending our country. As we prepare to remember our fallen heroes, Payroll Partners would like to remind you that since...
The Internal Revenue Service recently suggested taxpayers who filed or are about to file their 2022 tax return use the IRS Tax Withholding Estimator to help update the amount of tax to have taken out of their 2023 pay. The IRS says now is a good...
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced that employers will have 30 days to comply with Form I-9 employment eligibility verification physical document examination requirements when COVID-19 flexibility sunsets on July 31, 2023. This answers two pressing questions employers and attorneys have been asking: Will the...
Travel can be one of the most problematic areas for many of your self-employed ministers. The crux of the matter is defining when a drive is a commute and when it’s a deductible travel expense. This definition depends crucially on the minister’s principal place of ministry. Driving...