5 ways to help employees with IRS withholding estimates

• March 29, 2021

Employers aren't tax advisors, but providing employees with basic guidelines and resources around IRS withholding estimates saves everyone time and energy.

Setting remote work rules for hourly employees

• March 17, 2021

Setting the rules for remote work for hourly employees isn't the same as doing so for exempt employees, and you don't want to get them wrong.

The normal 40-hour workweek might soon be a thing of the past

• March 03, 2021

With remote, flexible, and hybrid schedules gaining steam, many companies are considering changing their traditional 40-hour workweek.

5 things employees need to know about expense reimbursement

• February 26, 2021

Handling employee expense reimbursement claims cannot be done willy-nilly, proper documentation protects both employees and employers.

Do you have to pay remote employees for time spent running errands?

• February 19, 2021

Employers are accountable for much of an employee's travel time, but what about breaks they take to run errands while working from home?

How to develop an SOP for handling remote I-9 Forms

• February 16, 2021

Remote work isn't an excuse to forgo legal obligations. In today's world, companies need an SOP established for handing remote I-9 forms.

Second-draw PPP loan applications can now be submitted

• February 04, 2021

Businesses interested in applying for second-draw PPP loans have a small window to do so amid continued rollout challenges.

How to take notes faster with speedwriting

• January 22, 2021

Never struggle to keep up in a meeting again, learn how to take notes faster with this simple introduction to speedwriting.

Employers that owe payroll taxes find limited sympathy from the IRS

• January 06, 2021

Businesses that owe payroll taxes and are unable to pay because of COVID-19 related business impacts may have a few options to pursue.

The 7 Best SOP Software Options

• December 16, 2020

Discover which SOP software options will help you streamline and optimize your business to improve productivity and more.

Are employees entitled to see their personnel files?

• December 11, 2020

If an employee or former employee asks to see their personnel file - your obligation to show them may vary by state law and company policy.

8 Common expense reimbursement mistakes to watch out for

• November 20, 2020

Save yourself a headache by avoiding these common expense reimbursement mistakes made by employers.

What are employees supposed to do with their excess pretax deductions?

• November 09, 2020

The rush to remote reduced employees needs to use up pretax contributions for childcare and travel. Here's how to help them with the excess.

2020 W-2s: Failing to plan is planning to fail

• October 27, 2020

For obvious reasons, year-end planning for payroll is going to be even more than a challenge this year. Here's what you need to consider to make sure your employee W-s...

Fasten your seatbelts: The IRS is changing withholding for 2021

• October 22, 2020

Final regulations are in and out goes two withholding systems the IRS ushered in this year. In its place? An employer-optional bridge.

New W-4: 12 frequently asked questions on employer compliance

• October 05, 2020

The new W-4 has brought recent changes to payroll. Get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions to help ensure compliance.

9 virtual minute taking tips you need to learn now

• September 14, 2020

Virtual meetings require virtual minute taking. Follow these 9 tips to improve your process of taking minutes remotely.

Natural disasters and payroll: What you need to know

• September 01, 2020

With two hurricanes in one week and raging wildfires impacting our country, now is a good time review payroll procedures during a natural disaster.

Modern attendance management: A world of choices

• August 27, 2020

While some companies still rely on manual time sheets for attendance management, others are turning to advanced options such as biometric time clocks.

Accurate timekeeping: Pay attention to the Portal-to-Portal Act

• August 10, 2020

Which pre- and post- work tasks do you need to include when tracking employee time? The FLSA’s Portal-to-Portal Act provides guidance.