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More and more employers are using background checks as a regular part of the hiring process, and it's easy to understand why. When it comes to the need to protect your business, your workforce and your customers, the stakes are high. The Society for Human Resource...

24 October, 2018

Many business owners who have been penalized for labor law violations never realized they were noncompliant. But we all know that ignorance is no excuse. Here are common FLSA violations to avoid: 1. Misclassifying Employees   Any employer who fails to follow DOL rules regarding classification is risking...

11 October, 2018

We’re past the halfway point of the year, which means this is an optimal time to check up on pastoral housing allowances, whether you receive one or you set one or more for other qualifying ministers. Specifically, a mid-year review will help determine whether the allowance...

27 September, 2018

We all know that the cost of employee benefits is increasing. A "cafeteria plan" is one way to rein in those costs. Through this plan, employees can select from an array of benefits, a "cafeteria" offered by your company. Example: Suppose you are prepared to offer...

19 September, 2018

We have good reason to suspect an employee has been stealing from the register. How should we respond? It is recommended that you suspend the employee and conduct an internal investigation. You may also want to report the theft to law enforcement depending on the circumstances. An...

06 September, 2018

If your company is focused on generating higher profits, you may think it makes economic sense to do as much as possible in-house. But take a look at four smart reasons to outsource payroll: 1. Save time. Getting payroll calculated, processed and distributed takes countless hours. Computer...

04 September, 2018

For qualifying ministers, the housing allowance is an invaluable tax benefit—in fact, according to attorney and Church Law & Tax senior editor Richard Hammar, it’s “the most important tax benefit available to ministers.” In October 2017, however, a federal judge in Wisconsin ruled the ministerial housing...

30 August, 2018

Running a small manufacturing company in the United States is not for the faint of heart. We have seen so many proud "Made in America" operations die due to foreign competition and the recession that those unfamiliar with the industry might be surprised to learn...

29 August, 2018

Occasionally, employees want or need to be away from work after they have used up all their accrued vacation, paid sick leave, and paid personal time off. For example, an employee may be out collecting Workers' Compensation benefits for months, even a year or more. So,...

28 August, 2018