On-call employees are required by their employers to be available for work even during the employees' time off. Whether you must provide on-call pay for these employees depends on a few factors. But if you're not paying for these hours, you may be violating the Fair...
On the surface, earned wage access is a simple, effective employee benefit; for a small fee — typically less than $5.00 per transaction — employees can access a portion of their paycheck before their actual payday. Many workers have minimal savings in the event of...
On Thursday, July 4, we will celebrate Independence Day (“the Fourth of July”) to commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and formation of our great nation. In the midst of the fireworks and festivities, Payroll Partners would like to remind you that since...
Managing payroll is often regarded as an overwhelming and daunting task. From tracking the unique tax codes for each of your employees and the seemingly countless deduction options to determining whether each employee is an hourly or salaried worker, there are many details to be...
Juneteenth National Independence Day became the 12th legal public holiday, celebrating the emancipation of the last enslaved African Americans. On that day in 1865, Union soldiers led by Gen. Gordon Granger arrived in the coastal city of Galveston, Texas to deliver General Order No. 3,...
Question: Some of our employees have been careless on the job and broken company property. Can we deduct the cost of replacing the broken items from their paychecks? Answered by the HR Experts: Probably not. Many states have imposed significant limitations on what kinds of things...
A recent Cengage Group survey reported that 41% of respondents would prefer to get a certificate that would instantly qualify them for an in-demand job rather than obtain a college degree. These people are excellent candidates for "new-collar worker" positions. What is a new-collar worker? According...
On Monday, May 27th, 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...
Do you run a small business? Have you hired bookkeepers to manage your accounting and payroll processes? The payroll process might seem like something you can manage manually. However, calculating wages, reporting taxes and paying attention to other payroll deductions are very time-consuming responsibilities. That’s why...
What is on-demand pay? How can it boost your company’s bottom line? Through on-demand pay apps, you can provide workers with additional benefits and improve your employee turnover rate. Many of these apps can be integrated into your payroll system, so you don’t have to...