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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.
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...
2025 Law Updates
Federal Law Alerts January 1, 2026 Fringe and Account-Based Benefits Plan Updates for 2026: Bicycle Commuter Reimbursement Exclusion, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Limit, Direct Primary Care Service Arrangements July 4, 2025 Expanded Telehealth...
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...
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...
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550 Center Street STE 1210
P.O. Box 1837
Auburn, ME 04211-1837
