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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.
Employer Law Alerts You Should Know About
Check out the latest federal and state employment law updates for Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire—so your business stays protected and compliant.
How can we ensure our employees are using AI responsibly?
In general, we recommend setting clear expectations for employee use of AI, training employees to use it safely, and holding employees accountable for the decisions they make with the aid of AI. Your expectations for AI use are best captured in a policy or documented...
Does the Family and Medical Leave Act apply to our organization?
You’re subject to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) if you’re a private sector employer that had 50 or more employees for at least 20 workweeks in the current or preceding calendar year. When counting your employees, include any employee whose name appeared on...
Payroll Management Promotes Bernie Ouellette to Chief Operating Officer and Welcomes Amanda Wozich as HR Director
AUBURN, Maine — Payroll Management (PMI), the family-owned payroll processing, HR, and tax support services provider for small and medium-sized businesses across New England, today announced two additions to its leadership team: the promotion of Bernie Ouellette to...
Do we need to fill out a new Form I-9 for rehires?
It depends on when the previous Form I-9 was completed. If you rehire an employee within three years of the date that the previous I-9 was completed, you can either start fresh with a new I-9 or complete Supplement B of the previous I-9. If it’s been more than three...
Why is employee performance management important?
Performance management matters because it creates clear, documented expectations that both managers and their direct reports can act on. Effective performance management tells employees exactly where they stand, what they’re doing well, and what they need to improve....
A candidate told us they have a disability. What do we need to do?
You should ask if they need an accommodation during the application process, and if they do, provide it if it’s reasonable. If it’s not reasonable, work with the candidate to find one that is. If they don’t need an accommodation, carry on as usual. Either way,...
How do I hold someone accountable for “poor communication” when that feels so subjective?
You can hold someone accountable for “poor communication” by focusing on their specific behaviors measured against the expectations you have (hopefully) set in advance. Setting clear expectations ahead of time provides you with objective standards by which you can...
Does a spouse’s open enrollment enable an employee to change their benefit elections midyear?
Yes, if your cafeteria plan document allows it. A spouse’s open enrollment period could allow an employee to make a corresponding midyear election change under IRS § 125. For example, an employee’s spouse could decline or drop coverage under their own plan and be...
What purpose does a mentorship program serve?
Mentoring is a professional relationship between a senior or more experienced employee (the mentor) and a newer or less experienced one (the mentee). The mentor shares their knowledge and experience, offering guidance, advice, feedback, and encouragement. The mentee...
Federal Law Update: Mileage Reimbursement Rate Increase
Due to rising fuel prices, the IRS standard mileage rate was recently increased to 76 cents per mile driven for business purposes (up from 72.5 cents). While the change was announced on July 13, 2026, it’s retroactively effective to July 1, 2026. Use of this rate is...
What do our managers need to know about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
Your managers have two basic responsibilities under FMLA: notifying HR when any employee might be missing work for an FMLA-qualifying reason and protecting employee confidentiality. Managers shouldn’t be determining whether a situation or request for leave qualifies...
Can we implement a policy that spells out how resignations and terminations are communicated to employees and clients?
You can, yes. It’s generally a good idea to follow a communication plan as departures can be disruptive to both the work of your other employees and your business relationships. These plans typically spell out who communicates the departure to employees, clients, and...
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550 Center Street STE 1210
P.O. Box 1837
Auburn, ME 04211-1837
