by chris | Mar 27, 2019 | Business Tips, Payroll, Taxes
Wages earned by J-1 employees have always been taxable for Federal and State income tax but exempt from Social Security and Medicare. As a result of tax reform in 2018, there is no longer a personal exemption for J-1 employees. Prior to 2018, the personal exemption...
by chris | Feb 28, 2019 | Business Tips, Human Resources
There’s a good chance many of your employees, especially younger ones, are scrimping and saving to buy a home. Is there anything employers can do to help? Very possibly.First, a little background. The home ownership rate for third quarter 2018 is 64.4 percent, a...
by chris | Feb 28, 2019 | Business Tips, Payroll
If your payroll provider handles your payroll-processing responsibilities, you might not see the need to learn the ins and outs of calculating net pay. But imagine an employee seeking clarification on his or her take-home pay — do you know all the details? It’s...
by chris | Feb 28, 2019 | Business Tips, General News, Human Resources
At worst, discussing salaries at work is akin to opening a Pandora’s box. It can, for example, cause tension between employees, resentment toward management and a hostile work environment. To prevent this outcome, you might consider developing a policy that...
by chris | Feb 28, 2019 | Business Tips, General News
What is the GDPR?In January 2012, the European Commission created a proposal to reform data protection rules across the European Union (EU). Passed on May 25, 2018, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a major component of this reform. The rules within the...
by chris | Feb 11, 2019 | Business Tips, Human Resources
Studies show that employees are more likely to stay with their employer if they feel their needs are being met. With retention hinging on employers’ ability to dial in to employees’ needs, it’s not surprising that personalized benefits are gaining...
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