Question: We’ve been approached by some local college students who are volunteering to be unpaid interns. Can we bring them on without paying them? Answer: According to the U.S. Department of Labor, there are certain requirements that must be met when taking on unpaid interns. These requirements...
Pay transparency refers to sharing information about pay with applicants, employees, and possibly the entire world. While some states and localities require that employers include a pay range with job postings, many employers now choose to do this on their own to stay competitive. But pay...
Question: I have an exempt employee who only worked one day this week, but claims he needs to be paid for the whole week. Is that right? Answer: Quite possibly. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), most exempt employees need to be paid their regular...
Dear Friend, As we approach the end of another year, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your continued trust and partnership with Payroll Partners. It has been our privilege to support your organization's growth and success. With the new year on the horizon, we are...
To our valued Partners, The end of the year is fast approaching, and it's not just a time for festive celebrations—it's also a crucial period for organizations to plan ahead. At Payroll Partners, we understand the importance of preparing for the future, especially when it comes...
Columbus Day is a holiday in the United States that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus on October 12, 1492, in the New World. Columbus was a native of Genoa, Italy, and over the years Italian Americans took up the cause of honouring his achievement. In 1937 it became...
Question: We have employees that are unable to work due to a natural disaster. Some haven’t contacted us at all and we’re wondering if we should follow our three-day no-show termination policy. We’re also wondering about pay– should we use their sick or vacation time...
The federal Department of Labor (DOL) has finally announced the release of its proposed rule to increase minimum salaries required for certain employees to be classified as exempt from minimum wage and overtime. While we don’t usually report on proposed rules because they have a tendency...
***ALERT*** This post only applies to Payroll Partners clients who currently receive a text message notification for the total payroll liability or reminders about an upcoming payroll. If this applies, please read below. Due to changes in regulation, all payroll reminder and cash requirement text...
Question: We have an employee claiming they shouldn't be classified as exempt from overtime. It if turns out they're right, what are the penalties for misclassification? Answer: The cost of misclassification can be steep and will depend on several factors, such as how many employees are...