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Payroll Management is a family-owned and operated independent payroll processing, HR, time and attendance, and tax support services provider for small and medium-sized businesses that want personalized service from real people.
A few employees have asked if they can take time off to vote. Do we need to allow that?
This will depend on whether your state provides protected voting leave. Over half require some kind of time off for voting, and a good number of those states require the time to be paid. The details vary from state to state, but two hours is the most common allowance,...
Some of our managers give feedback that’s vague and unhelpful. Is there a feedback model you’d recommend we teach them?
Yes, the Situation Behavior Impact (SBI) model might do the trick. It’s a formula for providing clear, specific, relevant, and factual feedback. In short, you identify the situation, describe the behavior observed, and note the impact of that behavior. This method...
How do we handle open enrollment for an employee who’s out on leave?
You should ensure the employee on leave get the same chances to review their enrollment options and make selections as everyone else. Here are our recommended steps: Make sure you have updated contact information for the employee on leave so you can alert them when...
2025 Law Updates
Federal Law Alerts April 2, 2025 Updated Form I-9 July 4, 2025 Expanded Telehealth Relief and Student Loan Repayment Benefits Maine September 24, 2025 Maine Implements Reporting Time Pay and Updates Earned Paid Leave New Hampshire July 1, 2025 ...
Can we require remote employees to have childcare?
You can, but we don’t recommend it. For one thing, it often isn’t necessary. Many employees are able to perform perfectly well while also supervising children in the home. Imposing this requirement (and a huge financial burden) won’t solve any problems, but it might...
Upcoming CPE Training The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Everything You Need to Know
We're partnering with Wolters Kluwer to bring local CPAs a free virtual training that provides you with CPE credits and a comprehensive overview of the 2025 tax legislation referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act." Date: October 29, 2025Time: 1–2 p.m.CPE...
What should we include in a bereavement leave policy?
Bereavement leave typically allows employees to take time off to grieve, make arrangements, or attend services following the death of a loved one. If you offer bereavement leave, we recommend having a policy that sets clear expectations and processes for requesting,...
What is a phishing scam and how can we protect our organization and employees?
Phishing is a scam in which the attacker pretends to be a trusted person or company and uses electronic means such as emails, texts, or phone calls to steal information. Specifically, the attacker tries to trick you into handing over sensitive information like...
We are planning to switch to a new communications software in our office. How can we help employees navigate this change?
Change always has its challenges and risks. Here are some practical tips to make this software rollout as smooth as possible: Communicate why you’re switching to the new software and what it will improve (e.g., faster turnaround or simpler processes). When employees...
Do you have any tips for managing remote employees?
Managing remote employees can pose certain challenges, but most can be overcome by making sure you’re focusing on the right things. Here are some of the practices we recommend: Set measurable goals around quantity or quality of work, or both. Whether employees get...
Maine Implements Reporting Time Pay and Updates Earned Paid Leave
Beginning September 24, 2025, the following employment laws take effect. REPORTING TIME PAY Employers with 10 or more employees will need to pay nonexempt employees for reporting to work when the employer cancels or reduces the hours they were scheduled to work. In...
An employee recently resigned and hasn’t yet returned some company equipment. Can we hold on to their final paycheck until they return everything?
No, you can’t hold or delay an employee’s final paycheck while waiting for company equipment to be returned. Federal law requires that employees receive their final paycheck by their next regular payday, while almost half of the states require that they be paid within...
Payroll Management, Inc.
550 Center Street STE 1210
P.O. Box 1837
Auburn, ME 04211-1837
