Question: An employee came to us with a harassment complaint but said they didn’t want us to do anything about it. Do we have to do an investigation? Answer: Yes, you should still investigate the complaint. Not investigating could expose you to legal risk if...
Generally speaking, a deductible ministry expense must be “ordinary and necessary” for it to count as a write-off. Ordinary and necessary simply means it’s a common expense for someone in the ministry, and it’s essential for the operation of your church. Unfortunately, you can’t deduct all...
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued guidance on the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to employees who telework from home or from another location away from the employer’s facility. The Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) 2023-1,...
You may think that the terms "highly compensated employees" and "overtime pay" don't belong in the same sentence, but the Supreme Court disagrees. HCEs can receive overtime if they are paid on a daily basis. In this case, Helix Energy Solutions Group, an offshore oil...
It’s important for taxpayers to have all their documents and information so they can file an accurate and complete tax return. This may mean waiting to file until they receive all their documentation – and it can also mean following up on missing or incorrect...
According to a report by Brandon Hall Group, "Organizations with a strong onboarding process improve new hire retention by 82 percent and productivity by over 70 percent." Further, employers with a weak onboarding process "lose the confidence of their candidates and are more likely to...
You are most likely considering an HRA because you have decided to lower your health plan expenses by not providing your employees with group health insurance. The HRA will provide financial assistance to cover their eligible out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. What is a health reimbursement arrangement?...
Question: How Can I see an audit of who edited a specific timecard? Answer: It is possible to see edits that were made to a timecard, ranging from the type of edit it was to the login that performed the edit. Open the employee...
The new year brings a host of changes and minimum wage is often the most asked about! We’ve organized the latest minimum wage updates for 2023 and listed them below alphabetically by state so you can scan the list and see if you need to...
Are you working on this year's tax return or planning for the future? Either way, you should know the rules on business travel tax deductions. According to the IRS, whether someone travels for work once a year or once a month, figuring out travel expense tax...