I want to ask this question during an interview. Can I?
A few simple rules to consider when planning your interview questions.
It's not a matter of if, it's when. Prepare your team on fraud management today!
For education and preparation, we encourage you to visit the USPS, IRS, SEC, FBI, and FTC’s websites. If you find yourself in the middle of a scam, report it immediately. A few websites are listed that will guide you through the process.
FEDERAL LAW ALERT: New I-9 Form
On January 31, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new Form I-9. The form is dated 10/21/2019 and should be used immediately.
Do we invent work to do once we've hit a stopping point?
A question frequently asked is "Can we send employees home early because there isn’t any work to do?" What is best for the company and the employee?
I've heard that serving alcohol at our company parties can be a liability. Is that true?
There are steps that you can take to protect your employees and your company!
It's year end - time for your business review and payroll check up!
This list is not exhaustive, but these are most of the common items that our clients communicate to us in order to make sure the year-end process is as smooth and accurate as it can be.
How comfortable are you with conducting a termination?
While all terminations carry some inherent risk, there are some best practices that can reduce risk significantly.
Don't get caught with your labor posters down!
On average, there are 75 state posting changes a year — and at least half of these require an immediate poster replacement.
One of the great things about leading a team is that the hard work of figuring things out!
Have you taken the time to work out the three most important considerations about your business? READ MORE
Iron sharpens Iron. A quote meaning that as iron sharpens iron, so does one person sharpen another.
Go out and write your story with the best possible you. Take action, improve 1% per week in three key areas and become a success beacon! READ MORE
Are you thinking about conducting background checks for the first time?
Let us help you navigate the process to ensure best demonstrated practices are in place. READ MORE
Payroll Vault is dedicated to the protection of client data.
Be confident that your information, taxes, and employees' paychecks are handled properly and securely.
DOL Releases Final Overtime Rule, Effective Jan 1, 2020
The Department of Labor has announced the new minimum salary for certain exempt white-collar employees. The final rule is very close to the proposed rule we reported on in March. The new minimums will take effect January 1, 2020.
California Passes Assembly Bill 5 by a Landslide
Assembly Bill 5 affects more than gig, or app-based, companies that employ a large populace of independent contractors... READ MORE
Payroll fraud is impacting the industry and small businesses. Here's what you can do to begin protecting yourself.
There are checks and balances you can put in place to help prevent fraud and deter bad actors. READ MORE
2020 is ringing in a revised W-4 form - are you ready?
The goal is to streamline the information to make the estimation of calculations for withholding tax more accurate. READ MORE
Daring or Deliberate
This week we focus on the perceived "dreaded" networking and how to make it beneficial and also how to overcome any concerns or worries about. it. We talk with Networking expert Marilyn Manning and she shares all her top tips. A great listen and learning https://anchor.fm/DDdobusiness/episodes/Daring-or-Deliberate-e58kd5
Inclement weather and employee time off... are up up to speed?
It may be time to revisit and review your company's policy.
Ethics and termination practices... Where do you stack up?
A fellow business owner told me I should substantially reduce the hours of employees I want to terminate so they’re forced to quit and can’t collect unemployment. Have you heard of this practice before?
Do you have the communication you need from your payroll service provider?
We talk about collaborating and referral relationships frequently, but we rarely touch on the importance of collaboration between your payroll specialist and you. This is one of the most valuable relationships in your business life.
Employers who conduct background and drug screening greatly reduce the risk of employee theft, fraud and embezzlement.
In recent years, employment background screening has been increasingly scrutinized, so mitigating your risk while following labor guidelines can be a challenge.
Did you know that an employee's regular rate of pay is not just what they make per hour?
The regular rate of pay is more of an average of sorts. Read on for more information!
