Question: An employee recently resigned and hasn’t yet returned some company equipment. Can we hold on to their final paycheck until they return everything? Answered by the HR Experts: No, you can’t hold or delay an employee’s final paycheck while waiting for company equipment to be returned....
Businesses can reimburse employees for eligible out-of-pocket, work-related expenses through either an accountable or a nonaccountable employee reimbursement plan. The key difference lies in how the payments are treated for tax purposes. In an accountable plan, employers can reimburse employees for business expenses without classifying the payment as...
If you (or someone you know) are frustrated at work—whether it's because of your salary, workload, or lack of recognition—quitting or demanding a raise might feel like the only option. But before you make a bold move, it’s essential to consider a more strategic approach. HR...
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...
On July 4, President Trump signed the budget reconciliation bill (aka One Big Beautiful Bill Act) into law, indefinitely extending two key pre-pandemic benefits, described below. High Deductible Health Plans and Telehealth For high deductible health plans (HDHPs) that began after December 31, 2024, telehealth (virtual)...
Question: If an employee hasn’t submitted their timesheet before we run payroll, can we delay paying them until they do? Answered by the HR Experts: No, you shouldn’t wait to pay the employee. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, wages are due on the regular...
Question: We’d like to start giving cost of living raises to employees on their anniversary dates. What’s the best way to calculate these pay increases? Answered by the HR Experts: When the information is available, employers typically use the consumer price index (CPI) to calculate cost...
Understanding the New Federal Tax Law on Tips and Overtime: What Employers Need to Know and How to Prepare The federal income tax exemption for tips and overtime pay—part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” passed on July 3, 2025—is not just a policy...
Whether your employee quits or you have to let them go, you are legally obligated to give them a final paycheck. However, the termination paycheck rules vary from one state to another. While some states require you to issue a paycheck as soon as you...
It depends on if they're really an intern. The Department of Labor (DOL) has implemented a “primary beneficiary” test* to help establish compensation requirements. Generally: If the experience is primarily for the benefit of the intern, they can be classified as such and do not...