On-Call Pay: The Rules Are Complex
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, whether employees should receive on-call pay depends on whether the time spent on call qualifies as "hours...
14 February, 2023
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A New Business and Payroll
Congratulations! You're a new business owner. Now it's time to hire employees who will help you run your company. But before you advertise...
13 February, 2023
Taxpayers should hang up if tax season scammers come calling
The tax filing season is a popular time for scammers to call and try to dupe unsuspecting taxpayers. These thieves often make threatening...
10 February, 2023
Background Checks: What Employers Need to Know
When making personnel decisions — including hiring, retention, promotion, and reassignment — employers sometimes want to consider the backgrounds of applicants and employees....
09 February, 2023
CARES Act expansion of IRC Section 127: Tax savings on student loan repayment assistance
Under Section 127 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), employers are allowed to provide tax-free payments of up to $5,250 per year to...
08 February, 2023
Mental Health Day Policy: When and How to Give Your Employees a Break
It’s no secret that workplace stress is a contributing factor to a variety of issues. In fact, according to a recent American Psychology Association's...
07 February, 2023
Voluntary Accident Insurance as an Employee Benefit
Voluntary accident insurance provides funds to pay for additional costs incurred from injuries. If you've ever seen an Aflac commercial—with the duck that...
06 February, 2023
Complying With New Federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act
The new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP For Nursing Mothers Act) were...
03 February, 2023
Can I Exclude a Candidate from the Recruitment Process Because They Failed a Past Drug Screen?
Question: We have a repeat applicant whom we offered a job to in the past. This candidate failed a drug screen back then, so...
02 February, 2023
Is a four-day work week really beneficial?
Yes! The four-day work week is becoming more popular since the pandemic. Employees want more flexibility and work/life balance. A 6 month trial...
01 February, 2023