Newsletter

You can count on us.

Because of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employers and employees may now be expected to have a greater understanding of health care vocabulary. Some terms are new under the ACA, but many have been around for a long time and are still not fully understood....

30 October, 2019

It's easy to see why companies have been steadily moving from premise-based operations to cloud-based, or SaaS (software as a service) solutions. Today's post highlights 3 valuable benefits of cloud-based WFM systems: Saves Money   Low-cost setup. Eliminates the expense of IT maintenance. Avoid costs for software...

29 October, 2019

For employers, the Internal Revenue Code defines payroll tax obligations in two primary areas: (1) federal income tax withholding and (2) Social Security/Medicare tax withholding. The Code determines what income is subject to taxes and the related withholding of the taxes. Federal Income Tax Withholding   Ministers are...

24 October, 2019

The most obvious way for employers to measure the full impact of employee turnover is to look at the corresponding loss of productivity when positions go unfilled. You'll also need to look at the cost to find replacements. But that's just the start. The rest of...

23 October, 2019

Understanding Time Clock Categories   Let’s start at a high level and outline the categories of time clocks. Knowing what is available is the first step in understanding what you need. Time clocks for small business come in a wide range of types and styles. Small businesses use...

22 October, 2019

We received a complaint about harassment. How should we respond?   When a company suspects that an employee has violated its harassment or discrimination policy, we always recommend conducting a complete (and well-documented) investigation into the allegations. This includes speaking with the employee who made the complaint,...

21 October, 2019

Taxpayers should be aware of tax law changes related to alimony and separation payments. These payments are made after a divorce or separation. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed the rules around them, which will affect certain taxpayers when they file their 2019 tax...

18 October, 2019

Do you get paid an allowance for housing? Are you sure that it’s set up correctly? Double checking your housing allowance is an easy way to avoid annoying tax headaches later. In order to take a housing allowance, there needs to be proper documentation: A specific...

17 October, 2019