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Court Answers Key Questions About Fluctuating Workweek Overtime Method

The fluctuating workweek method of calculating overtime has been on the books for decades. The Supreme Court first approved the method in 1942, shortly after the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) was enacted [Overnight Motor Transp. Co. v. Missel, 316 U.S. 572 (1942)]. Moreover, Department...

05 February, 2020

Opening a Location in Another State? Pay Attention to Differences in Workplace Laws

Businesses with employees in one state have plenty of laws to deal with. When you open a location in another state, it's even more involved. Many state laws vary from Federal workplace laws. And some cities and counties have their own employment laws. Employers need to...

04 February, 2020

From the HR Support Center: New Form I-9 Released

On January 31, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new Form I-9. The form is dated 10/21/2019 and should be used immediately. USCIS is allowing employers a three-month grace period, however, during which the old form (dated 07/17/2017) may be...

03 February, 2020

Can Clergy Use Home Equity Loans to Qualify for the Housing Allowance?

If you managed to pay off your home mortgage this year, congratulations! However, you may notice that you have a lot fewer expenses to claim for your housing allowance at the end of the year. With less housing expenses, you also have less income exempt...

30 January, 2020

Expand Your Practice and Offer Your Clients More Value With Payroll Partners!

Payroll Partners maintains a significant number of relationships with accountants, insurance brokers, bank professionals and financial advisors wanting to add value to their core list of services for their clients. These professionals have expanded their business offerings by recommending Payroll Partners to their clients. As a...

28 January, 2020

New Employers: Avoid The Top 3 Payroll Mistakes

Owning a business after being an employee can be very satisfying. You are the captain of the ship and can chart your course without having to answer to anyone else. When you get to the point where you need employees, however, it's vital to realize...

28 January, 2020

From the HR Support Center: Can We Reduce Hours and Pay to Accommodate a Disability?

We have an employee who has an illness covered by the Americans with Disability Act. The employee provided us with a letter from her doctor stating that she needs to be able to work from home 2 to 3 days per week. This employee is...

27 January, 2020

Paying Estimated Taxes: 3 Tips for Clergy Staff Members

If you’re a minister, you must pre-pay a substantial portion of the taxes you’ll owe for that year in estimated quarterly payments to avoid penalties. Tip # 1: Make your payment on time The US has a pay-as-you-go tax system, meaning the IRS expects you to make...

23 January, 2020

Employee Loans and Their Tax Consequences

A salary, or wage, advance is a type of short-term loan from an employer to an employee. The employee receiving the advance must pay back the money within a specified time frame, as dictated by the company's salary advance policy. Under federal law, employers can make...

22 January, 2020

Employee Problems? Maybe It’s Your Scheduling

Poor employee scheduling causes problems for your company. Fortunately, you can fix it with TimeSimplicity from Payroll Partners. Here are the 5 signs of broken scheduling: 1. Employee Turnover Employee scheduling has a big impact on turnover rates. Lowering your rate of employee attrition provides savings to...

21 January, 2020