Question: We received a suspicious email asking for a change to an employee's direct deposit information. What should we do? Answer: This is likely a phishing scam: a type of con in which scammers use emails, texts, or phone calls to trick someone into providing company...
What’s the best payroll advice you've ever received? There’s no shortage of words of wisdom, and we have a handful of tips we’d like to share with you. Ways to improve the way your business handles payroll Let’s take a look at tips and tricks people...
Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. Both Payroll Partners and the Federal Reserve will be closed in observance of...
If you get pleasure from rewarding your team's performance with bonuses, you are not alone. But it's important to consider how those bonuses are given, along with the tax implications for both you and the employee. One-time bonuses are generally calculated by percentages. The rates cluster...
As a small business owner, it’s important to protect your payroll system from unauthorized access. Otherwise, cybercriminals can manipulate your payroll system to steal money from your organization. For more on phishing attacks and how to prevent them, read on. What Is a Phishing Attack? At...
As we start the second half of 2024, many of your clients are likely reviewing their budgets and planning for the upcoming year. This is an ideal time to consider how they can streamline their operations, reduce costs, and enhance their overall efficiency. One area...
Simple payroll errors are avoidable, but if you don’t pay attention, you could end up facing consequences that cost thousands of dollars in compliance penalties. Not only that but you might have to deal with unwanted attention on both you and your payroll department. To mitigate...
These days, "payroll" does not just mean how and when you pay employees. With so many complicated labor laws, state and federal regulations, and statutory requirements, the payroll process encompasses compliance, optimizes processes and sets guidelines to retain satisfied employees. Payroll systems help you successfully...
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that employees receive a federal minimum wage in exchange for their work. However, did you know that workers in the foodservice industry are not always paid an hourly minimum wage? Why is that? Essentially, within the foodservice industry, workers...
What pay frequency works best for your business and your employees? To choose the right schedule, consider employee satisfaction, legal compliance and your own cash flow. Also think about time commitment and money in terms of the number of payrolls you run each month. Let's...