by chris | Sep 28, 2018 | Business Tips, FLSA, Human Resources, Payroll
Your business must comply with the minimums for calculating and paying overtime as required by federal and state laws. The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor regulates overtime pay using the Fair Labor Standards Act, which requires that hourly...
by chris | Sep 27, 2018 | Business Tips, Financial Management
Choosing the appropriate legal business structure is one of the first issues most entrepreneurs face. It is an important decision at the formation stage and also as a business grows. Sole proprietorships usually are the easiest. Corporations offer some different...
by chris | Sep 7, 2018 | Business Tips, Payroll, Taxes
You’re in business to make money to feed your family, send the kids to college or drive the sports car of your dreams. But when you’re a shareholder in an S corporation, how and how much you get paid can be controversial and a red flag for the IRS. What is...
by chris | Sep 4, 2018 | Business Tips, Human Resources, Payroll
A 2017 survey by Glassdoor concluded that 91 percent of employees took some vacation in the previous 12 months, increasing from 85 percent in 2014. Despite this upswing, the average employee has taken only around half of his or her available paid time off in the past...
by chris | Aug 6, 2018 | Business Tips, Payroll, Taxes
Outsourcing payroll functions to a firm that specializes in payroll may sound like just another expense your business should try to do without—but hiring a payroll firm will actually save you both time and money. Whether you’re a small-business owner or an HR...
by chris | Jul 31, 2018 | Affordable Care Act, Business Tips, Human Resources
Group health insurance can be expensive for employers, which is why cost savings is often the primary reason employers seek to offer health coverage only to particular employees. Generally speaking, this is permissible. But, there are several legalities to consider,...
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