News & Tips Archive

Aug 26, 2024

7 Fantastic Secrets of Automated Timekeeping That Save Your Company Money - cont'd

Secret #2 Automated Time and Labor Integrated with a Biometric Clock Prevents Buddy Punching to Save Your Labor Budget

Aug 26, 2024

Compensation for Business Owners: The Why, When and How

In general, business owners are allowed to compensate themselves either by taking a draw or by receiving a salary through their businesses. Read through to read some advice on how to properly compensate yourself as a business owner.

Aug 19, 2024

7 Fantastic Secrets of Automated Timekeeping That Save Your Company Money

Small organizations with thin margins are looking for ways to reduce variable costs to offset rising expenses and mitigate the impact of a faltering economy.

Labor and benefits are the largest line items for most businesses. Therefore, savings in this area has a big impact. And the good news is that you can do it without sacrificing the quality of your products or services.

Let’s dive into 7 Fantastic Secrets of Automated Timekeeping That Save Your Company More Money

Aug 01, 2024

Who is Entitled to Overtime—and Who Isn't

Who is entitled to overtime, and who is expected to work extra hours as part of their salary? Read through for some insights into this thorny question.

Jul 31, 2024

What Are the Legal Requirements to Start Work?

What do employees have to do to start a new job? Read through to learn the basics of verification.

Jul 30, 2024

Compliant Background Checks

Nearly all U.S. companies use background checks as a screening tool when hiring or promoting employees. But not all companies are compliant with applicable laws about the checks. Read through to learn how to do background checks right.

Jul 29, 2024

Tax Implications of Bonuses

You want to reward employee performance, but you also don't want to create tax issues. Read through for some advice on how to manage taxes when you give your employees bonuses.

Jul 05, 2024

Effective Employee Performance Reviews

When performance reviews are done badly, employees are unlikely to hear any good coaching you offer for better results in the year to come. Read through to learn how to design a performance review that will actually improve performance.

Jul 03, 2024

Understanding Changes in Leave Programs

More states are adding paid family and medical leave laws assure workers that some of their wages will continue even during a serious illness — either their own or a family member's. Read through for a review and a preview of proposed changes.

Jul 02, 2024

Completing the Form I-9

Form I-9 is a federal employment eligibility verification form. Use it to verify the identity and employment authorization of all hires — citizens and noncitizens. Read through to learn how it works and why it is so important.

Jul 01, 2024

How To Keep on Top of Payroll

Payroll systems are one way to ensure compliance with labor laws and state and federal regulations. Read through for pragmatic solutions to the complexities of payroll management.

Jun 06, 2024

Ransomware Is Targeting Small Businesses

Ransomware gangs feed voraciously on small prey. They seek firms large enough to pay something but small enough to avoid media and law enforcement attention. Read through to learn how not to be caught unaware.

Jun 05, 2024

COBRA: Make Sure You're in Compliance

Navigating the complexities of COBRA compliance can be daunting. Read through for an overview of your responsibilities.

Jun 04, 2024

How to Handle Tipped Employees

Should you pay tipped employees minimum wage? Can you benefit from any tax credits toward minimum wage obligations for employees who earn tips at work? Read through to learn how to process payroll for tipped workers while remaining compliant and avoiding penalties from the IRS.

Jun 03, 2024

What To Know About Overtime Rules

The federal overtime provisions contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act say that unless an employee covered by the FLSA is exempt, they receive overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours in a workweek. Read through for the essential details.

Apr 11, 2024

When an Employee Leaves

What do you do when an employee quits? Not only do you have to handle resignation logistics and ensure compliance, but you also have to maintain operations and employee morale during the transition. Read through to learn more about the processes to have in place.

Apr 10, 2024

How To Manage Time Sheets

When it comes to monitoring productivity levels and tracking hours spent working, remote employees pose a challenge for their managers. However, with time-tracking applications and time sheets, managers can request that team members track their own progress throughout the workweek. Read through to understand how you can establish a proactive approach to structuring daily work schedules for employees who work from home.

Apr 09, 2024

How Often To Pay Employees?

How often should you pay your employees? You have a number of choices, and each has its pluses and minuses. Read through to consider state laws and which schedule is most suitable for your business.

Apr 08, 2024

Recognizing and Overcoming Your Biggest Payroll Challenges

Managing payroll is a critical part of running a business. Everyone expects to be paid accurately and on time — and rightfully so. In the process of paying those who work for you in a timely fashion, you also need to keep penalties at bay while ensuring that you’re in compliance with relevant tax and labor laws. Read through for tips on how to keep everyone happy with the help of precise processing.

Mar 14, 2024

Honesty and the Resume

In today's competitive employment market, some job seekers feel compelled to exaggerate their past job experience to impress their potential bosses. In the scramble to land top jobs, many candidates are, shall we say, less than honest when writing their resumes. Read through for some thoughts on handling resume lies