Human Resources

An employee's personnel file contains important work-related information specific to him or her. This may include: Job description. Job application. Resume. Employment offer. W-4 form. Employee benefits forms. Emergency contacts. Employment contract. Performance reviews. Complaints from clients or co-workers. Attendance records. Disciplinary actions. Termination records.   Employees...

09 June, 2021

The Internal Revenue Service defines special wage payment (SWP) as "an amount paid by an employer to an employee (or former employee) for services performed in a prior year." SWPs include: Back pay. Severance pay. Accumulated vacation or sick pay. Bonuses. Sales commissions. Deferred compensation. Payments...

08 June, 2021

Bonuses are a form of variable pay that are used to inspire employee loyalty or reward performance, and it's essential to know about the different kinds. Discretionary bonuses   A bonus is discretionary if it's given solely at the employer's discretion and does not cause an expectation of...

07 June, 2021

Self-service platforms let employees view and manage certain HR and payroll tasks themselves, which eases pressure on the HR or payroll team. Studies show that the vast majority of employers offer self-service HR or payroll. In National Payroll Week's 2020 "Getting Paid in America" survey,...

27 May, 2021

These are hard times for businesses trying to navigate the various rules and regulations related to reopening after the pandemic. No business wants to get caught up in litigation if it can be avoided.  Five of the most pressing health-related concerns are discussed here: Can COVID-19...

25 May, 2021

As it does each year, the IRS has announced changes for health savings accounts (HSAs), which are associated with high-deductible health plans. HSAs Explained   As explained by the IRS, “A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-exempt trust or custodial account you set up with a qualified HSA trustee...

24 May, 2021

For most churches, recruiting volunteers is crucial to the success of your mission. Though a lot of effort goes into this recruitment process, it’s not always enough to keep those volunteers helping long term. Learning how to gather feedback from volunteers will allow you to...

12 May, 2021

The Small Business Administration, in conjunction with the National Restaurant Association are promoting new funding for the restaurant/bar sector. The Restaurant Revitalization Fund is a program that targets relief to restaurants and bars adversely impacted by Covid-19. To qualify, a place of business has to be...

11 May, 2021

The U.S. Department of Labor announced the withdrawal – effective May 6 – of the “Independent Contractor Rule,” to protect workers’ rights to the minimum wage and overtime compensation protections of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Department is withdrawing the rule for several reasons,...

10 May, 2021