News & Tips Archive

Sep 20, 2023

Setting a Policy for Marijuana Use in the Workplace

There are practical, legal and emotional concerns regarding the use of marijuana. How should workplaces address this rapidly changing and potentially polarizing topic? Read through for an overview of marijuana laws and suggestions for the best practices to call for in a professional setting.

Sep 19, 2023

Is This Your Situation: Considering Pay-As-You-Go Workers' Comp Insurance

Workers' comp insurance is essential for most businesses, but as an employer, you may have more options than you realize. Read through for an introduction to the pay-as-you-go model and the advantages of outsourcing it.

Sep 18, 2023

Watch Out for 'Restricted' Social Security Cards for Form I-9 Purposes

Businesses must have all employees fill out a Form I-9 to ensure they are eligible to work in the United States. A Social Security card can be part of the proof, but not in all instances. Click through to avoid making a serious mistake.

Sep 15, 2023

Is This Your Situation: You're Confused About Overtime

Not everyone in your office will qualify for overtime pay, but how do you determine employee classification? Read through to learn more about overtime and who qualifies.

Aug 23, 2023

Top Cybersecurity Issues For HR

The rise in HR technology poses a number of cyberthreats to the human resources function. Are you ready to counter them? Read through for some of the most prevalent cybersecurity concerns so that you can guard against them.

Aug 22, 2023

Compliance Risks with AI and Automated Employment Decision Tools

Are you reviewing your procedures regarding artificial intelligence and automation? If you're updating your hiring processes and background screening programs, this is important information to know. Read through to see how regulators and lawmakers at the federal, state and city levels are focusing on AI in employment.

Aug 21, 2023

The Many Wonders of Direct Deposit

Direct deposit makes payday easier for employers and employees alike, but a lot of smaller businesses do not pay via direct deposit under the guise that it is too complicated. Read through to better understand the practice and benefits of direct deposit, digest the drawbacks and set up direct deposits for either you, your employees or both.

Aug 18, 2023

Staying Current on Payroll Rules

Being and staying compliant with all labor laws, payroll rules and tax requirements is essential when you hire employees for your small business. Read through for an overview of the key rules so you start off on the right foot.

Jul 26, 2023

AI Provides No Excuse, Says EEOC

You can't blame the robots. That's basically what the EEOC is saying in new guidance that clarifies how longstanding rules apply to modern recruitment methods. Read through to make sure you're in compliance in this new world.

Jul 25, 2023

Integrated Timekeeping: A Strategy for Preventing Payroll Errors

Are you capturing your employees' time and processing their wages via separate systems? This is a recipe for payroll errors because the two systems need to communicate with each other. Read through to see how integrated timekeeping can help.

Jul 24, 2023

Payroll Compliance: The Essentials

Payroll compliance is about meeting your payroll obligations as required by law. Read through to learn how your organization can stay compliant.

Jul 21, 2023

New Form I-9 To Be Released

USCIS has announced a new Form I-9, effective Aug. 1. The Form I-9 is used to check employment eligibility verification. Read through to find out more about the new release and how it may affect you.

Jul 20, 2023

New Business? Start With Payroll

You started a business. Now you're ready to hire some employees. How do you set up payroll? There are essential steps you need to follow. Read through to manage the process, from acquainting yourself with tax and wage laws to covering payroll expenses.

Jun 29, 2023

Are You Ready for the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act?

The PWFA is active as of June 27, and it changes — on a federal level — the way companies must deal with pregnant employees. Read through for the details to make sure you are in compliance with this important new law.

Jun 28, 2023

How to Manage a Payroll Schedule

When it comes to paying employees, you don’t want to shortchange or pay them late. Payroll is one of the most expensive and important components of your business — you have to get it right. Read through to create a payroll schedule that gets it right from the start.

Jun 27, 2023

How to Recognize a Scam

A recent report found there was more than $10 billion lost to online scams in 2022. Anyone can be vulnerable, and everyone should be aware of the red flags that should cause them concern. Read through to learn how to protect yourself.

Jun 26, 2023

Independent Contractor: A New Definition?

How will a Department of Labor rule proposal affect your business? For many small businesses, independent contractor hires have significantly outpaced employee hires. Read through to consider whether your reliance on independent contractors will need to change.

Jun 09, 2023

IRS Announces HSA Limits for 2024

The government has granted unusually high inflation adjustments for the coming year. Read through for the details so you can spend the next few months making long-term plans based on the new numbers.

Jun 08, 2023

Cybersecurity Training for Your Remote Employees

Did you know that remote employees are especially vulnerable to cyber threats? Due to this fact, employers should take the time to train their remote team regarding cybersecurity risks. Doing so will help your remote workers stay as protected as those in the office. Read through for the key steps.

Jun 07, 2023

Inherited IRA Rules Altered by the SECURE Act

A stretch individual retirement account strategy is used to help clients pass IRAs along to their desired heirs. However, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 has since limited the tax-deferring powers of inherited IRAs significantly. Read through for suggestions when working with the lack of stretch IRAs and the new estate planning problem this change has caused.