Employers have free rein to determine how much vacation to offer, who is eligible, how vacation time accrues, when vacation may be used and so on, as long as they check state regulations. However, with paid time off, or PTO, you may pay your employees...
In the National Payroll Week 2020 survey, 59.99% of respondents say they are "very certain" their payroll withholding and take-home pay are correct each payday. This leaves 40.1% who are not very certain — and that's a problem, because you want your employees to be...
A tax credit for small-employer pension plan startup costs may be awaiting you. You may be able to claim a tax credit of up to $5,000 when you set up an SEP or a SIMPLE IRA or a qualified plan such as a 401(k). You...
To make sure you are aligned with OSHA rules, keep an eye on training. Note that these requirements will vary by company. While the requirements may be extensive for one company, they may be minimal for another. Ultimately, it depends on the type of work...
Whenever a minister or other church employee relocates to begin a new position, the question of moving expenses commonly arises. The assumption routinely made by both the transitioning employee and the new employer is that the church can help pay moving expenses as an incentive...
Question: "Can we require exempt, salaried employees to turn in time sheets?" Answer: YES! There are some benefits or reasons why you would want to track your salaried employee’s time like: Evaluating the load of essential duties. Do they regularly work 60 hours? Are they working excessively or...
On August 12, Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act, over 700 pages of economic changes. What does the act do? And just as important, what does it not do? To start with the name, the act's proponents say the new law will fight inflation with deficit reductions —...
Mobile workers have become an important and growing part of the modern workforce. Cloud computing and ubiquitous high-speed internet have enabled many industries to support remote workers. Businesses offering either fully remote or hybrid work flexibility have experienced increased competition for top talent during the...
Telehealth has been around for decades. In the past couple of years, however, the practice has gained immense steam. In fact, telehealth is now a core aspect of many employers' group health plans for several reasons: Telehealth can reduce health care costs, i.e., it can...
If you are a member of the Clergy, you may have seen the phrase “Social Security Allowance” on your W-2 or it might be a part of your compensation package. But what does that mean exactly? To understand, we have to explain a difference between Clergy...