Independence Day in the United States, celebrated on July 4th, marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This pivotal document, primarily authored by Thomas Jefferson, declared the thirteen American colonies free and independent states, no longer subject to British...
Memorial Day, observed annually on the last Monday of May, is a federal holiday in the United States dedicated to honoring and remembering the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. Its origins can be traced back to the years...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the United States, celebrated on the third Monday of January each year. It is a day to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., an influential civil rights leader who fought...
Question: What should we do when one of our designated paid holidays falls on a weekend when we aren’t open? Do we need to offer an alternative day off? Answer: No, you don’t need to offer an alternative day off. There are no federal laws requiring private employers...
Observed the first Monday in September, Labor Day is an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday is rooted in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal holiday to recognize the many contributions workers have made...
We thank our brave heroes who fought for the freedom we are celebrating and enjoying today. Let's commemorate their memory by spreading goodwill to all. Happy Independence Day from everyone at Payroll Partners....
Question: New Year’s Eve falls on a weekend when we’re closed, but we typically give employees that holiday off. Do we need to offer employees an alternative day off? Answer: No, the way you designate holiday closures is largely up to you. No federal law requires you...
The office holiday party is a time-honored tradition: readers of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol may remember the Christmas party hosted by Ebenezer Scrooge’s old boss, Nigel Fezziwig. While the look and feel of these end-of-year holiday parties have changed since the 1840s, they remain...
