Employers are generally required to withhold income taxes, withhold and pay Social Security and Medicare taxes, and pay unemployment tax on wages paid to an employee. Alternatively, employers are not generally required to withhold or pay any taxes on payments to...
Payroll
FLSA: Deductions from Pay
Deductions made from wages for items such as cash or merchandise shortages, required uniforms, and tools of the trade are illegal if they reduce the wages of employees below minimum wage or reduce the amount of due overtime pay. Required Deductions Employers are...
Unpaid Day Off for Exempt Employees
Question: We are considering closing the office the day before an upcoming holiday, giving employees an unpaid day off. How would this work for our exempt employees? Answer: The Fair Labor Standards Act generally requires that exempt employees—employees who are...