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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.
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What does it mean when a discrimination claim is filed with the EEOC?
When a claim is filed with the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), it means that an employee, a former employee, or a job applicant is alleging that they were discriminated against by the employer because of their race, color, religion, sex,...
We are struggling to find applicants. How can we more effectively get the word out about our open positions?
Getting job postings in front of the right audience can be a challenge. We recommend casting a wide net, tracking results, and then narrowing your efforts to focus on the avenues that have provided the best results. Here are some ways to consider sharing your...
I just made my first job offer over the phone, and the candidate accepted immediately. What do I do next?
Congratulations on your first hire! The time between now and their first day of employment will be filled with anticipation, excitement, and paperwork. Here are key things to get done before their first day: Send a written offer to the candidate so they can review and...
What do we do if we find a discrepancy in a background check?
It depends on the seriousness of the discrepancy. You probably don’t need to make an issue of a minor variance like a candidate telling you they started a job in the month of April when their background check says they began in May. However, a major difference, such...
How many hours must an employee work to be considered full time?
Generally, employers are free to decide how many hours an employee needs to work to qualify as “full time.” Many employers choose to make 40 hours per week their standard for full-time employment, but 35 and 32 hours per week are fairly common as well. Full-time and...
We have employees located across the country. How can we encourage them to work asynchronously so they make effective use of their time and don’t feel pressured to work outside their scheduled hours?
Asynchronous work is often essential for teams, especially when they’re spread out over multiple time zones. But it can also lead to delays, uneven workloads, and pressure to work outside of one’s scheduled hours. Here are our tips for making asynchronous work smooth...
Which minimum wage do we need to follow if we have employees in multiple states?
This is a common question employers ask when they have people working remotely or have worksites in multiple states. The answer is simple: Employees should be paid the applicable minimum wage for where they’re doing the work, whether they’re at company headquarters, a...
How can we support employees with autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent conditions?
Supporting neurodivergent employees typically involves recognizing, respecting, and destigmatizing the different ways people think, process information, and interact with others in the workplace. It’s about building flexibility into how employees do their jobs while...
Our CEO asked if we should be doing stay interviews. What are they? How do we do them?
A stay interview is a simple, planned conversation with a current employee that explores why they have chosen to stay at your organization and what might cause them to leave. They often provide the sort of information you’d obtain from an exit interview, but with the...
Law Updates
Federal Law Alerts Staying compliant shouldn’t be a full-time job. Stay Informed. Stay Compliant. Keeping up with ever-changing employment laws can be a challenge for busy employers—but we’re here to make it easier. This page is regularly updated with key...
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...
Payroll Management, Inc.
550 Center Street STE 1210
P.O. Box 1837
Auburn, ME 04211-1837
