Author: Robert Hernandez

From the HR Support Center: Reclassifying Employees as Part-time

Business has slowed and we’re cutting back the hours of some employees. Do I need to reclassify them as part-time if they’re working fewer than 40 hours per week? Not necessarily. It’s up to you to decide how many hours employees need to work in a...

25 March, 2021

Nonprofits: Understanding the Tax Issues

It's often assumed that nonprofits have no tax obligations at all, but that's not true. Nonprofits do get a lot of tax breaks, but managers of nonprofits still need to be well-versed in the tax code to make sure they're in compliance. Although most tax-exempt nonprofit...

24 March, 2021

Is This Your Situation: Confused About How to Track Attendance

While standard time clocks and punch cards are still being used, they have long been subject to tampering, misuse and accidental recordings. Over the years, various technological resources have emerged to help companies better track the time of their hourly employees. Everything from electronic clocks...

23 March, 2021

Many States Follow Suit With Fed Tax Delay

The IRS has delayed individual tax filing for 2021 until May 17. Although that doesn't affect individual states, many are choosing to offer the same relief the IRS has. Is your state included? Unfortunately, there is no one official place taxpayers can go for a...

22 March, 2021

Is This Your Situation: You’re Concerned About Your Nonprofit’s Volunteers

Without volunteers, most nonprofits wouldn't be able to function. But you want to ensure the safety of the individuals you're serving. Background checks protect nonprofits from repercussions of placing unsuitable candidates in volunteer roles. For example, churches, youth sports leagues, hospitals and schools often run background...

17 March, 2021

How Do Biometric Time Clocks Reduce Payroll Costs? [4 Simple Ways To Cut Overhead Without Layoffs]

7 Minute Read Do you have hourly employees? Looking for ways to reduce labor costs without layoffs? Consider getting a biometric time clock. 4 Ways Biometric Time Clocks Reduce Payroll Costs Eliminate time theft by buddy punching Eliminate time theft by hours padding ...

16 March, 2021

Paid Time Off and State Regulations

Whether you call it vacation time, sick time, furlough, PTO or PDO, you should pay attention to your state's laws about paid time off. The rules can be more complicated than you realize. Click through for an overview of how different jurisdictions handle PTO. Many employees...

15 March, 2021

Tax Time Guide: Didn’t get Economic Impact Payments? Check eligibility for Recovery Rebate Credit

WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service reminds first-time filers and those who usually don't have a federal filing requirement to consider filing a 2020 tax return. They may be eligible to claim the Recovery Rebate Credit, a new refundable credit, authorized by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,...

12 March, 2021

How to Support a Grieving Employee

Everyone experiences grief at some point in their life, and yet for being such a common experience, it’s also one that few of us are fully equipped to navigate when it comes. In part, this is because grief is such an overwhelming and horrible experience....

11 March, 2021

The American Rescue Plan of 2021 Becoming Law

On Wednesday, March 10th, the House will pass the American Rescue Plan and send it to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. This comprehensive legislation is the latest effort in defeating the COVID-19 pandemic while providing needed assistance to bolster the U.S. economy. The...

10 March, 2021