by chris | Sep 5, 2018 | Payroll, Taxes
Employers are required to withhold federal income tax from all employees’ wages unless the employee is exempt from the tax. The withholding amount is based on the employee’s taxable wages, marital status and number of allowances stated on his or her W-4...
by chris | Sep 5, 2018 | FLSA, Human Resources, Payroll
The Department of Labor (DOL) issued an opinion letter earlier this year in response to the following issue: Should nonexempt employees who require 15-minute employee breaks every hour, because of an illness that qualifies as a serious health condition under the...
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 | Human Resources, Payroll, Taxes
Form W-4 helps employers determine how much federal income tax to take out of their employees’ wages. On the form, employees state their withholding conditions, such as filing status, number of allowances and any additional amount they want to be withheld. It is...
by chris | Jul 6, 2018 | FLSA, Human Resources, Payroll
Through a payroll policy, you’re better able to meet internal payroll deadlines, comply with federal and state payroll laws, and protect the company against wage and hour lawsuits. Make the policy concise while giving employees a solid understanding of your...
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