Early wage access, sometimes called early pay, allows employees to access part of their paycheck ahead of time. Learn more about how it works.
Early wage access, sometimes called early pay, allows employees to access part of their paycheck ahead of time. Learn more about how it works. The Colorado Secure Savings program provides retirement options to employees even if they change or leave their jobs. Learn more about its effect on small businesses. Many companies offer hybrid workplaces to allow for better work-life balance for employees. Learn what to include in your company's hybrid work policy.
Hiring employees in multiple states? Learn how state tax withholding can vary from state to state and how it affects your tax procedures.
Tax procedures can be overwhelming for a new small business owner. Learn the basics of the EFTPS online system, so you can avoid costly fines.
Asking certain types of questions could result in rejected candidates claiming that the decision not to hire was based on biased information rather than job-related considerations. We recommend looking at your state’s protected class list to be sure you don’t run afoul of it.
I'm a small business owner looking to hire Workers (Employees or Contractors). I'm trying to decide if I should hire W-2 Employees or 1099 Contractors. Guide me through the pros and cons for each, including what tax forms and other procedures each require, so I can make the best decision for my business. How would a payroll company help me in this?
Not all disabilities are visible or easy to notice. Sometimes they simply aren't apparent. If an employee informs you that they have a disability and requests an accommodation, you should begin the interactive process. What does that mean? READ MORE HERE
Read here for a small checklist that will help you get started.
What more do unsatisfied employees want? That depends. The best way to learn what your employees want is to ask them. We can’t stress this enough. Check-ins with managers are an ideal time if both managers and their direct reports are comfortable having such conversations. Anonymous surveys are another option. If nothing else, conduct exit interviews.
No matter how many employees a business has, processing payroll demands time and attention to detail. READ MORE
Here are our top three questions that are fielded. Click the link to read more.
Most jobs are governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and classifies workers into two categories: exempt and non-exempt. As an employer, it's imperative to know how to classify your talent and here's why. READ MORE
If you ask about previous or current employment during the interview, be mindful of the direction the response goes. Read more here.
I'm a small-business owner who needs to track my employees' time and I'm trying to decide if I need to hire a payroll company for this. I know there are apps and things I can use... what benefits would hiring a payroll company have? Any disadvantages?
Protected classes—also sometimes called protected characteristics—come from anti-discrimination law. We talk about them with respect to employment laws, but they also come into play in housing and education. READ MORE
Interested in HR services for your small business? Learn what to expect when outsourcing payroll and other HR-related tasks.
There are a couple possible scenarios. Click here to learn about Medicare and COBRA.
Here are a couple tips on when to address performance issues.
When you start using attendance management software, you'll be amazed at how much time and money your company can save. Here's how timekeeping solutions help.
Can salaried employees earn overtime? Here's how overtime laws work for salaried employees, and which employees are exempt.
How do we report non-binary employees on the EEO-1 form?
Did you know that on an average day, about 2.8% of the workforce is absent? Here's what you can do as employer to understand and prevent employee absenteeism.
Ready to take your payroll paperless? Here are some of the benefits and hurdles you may face when making the change to electronic paperless payroll systems.
The following handbook policies reflect HR best practices and/or regulatory changes. You may wish to update your own handbook policies based on the information below or reach out to your local Payroll Vault for guidance.
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