An employee let us know their paycheck was short. Can we wait to pay the difference on their next check?

by | Nov 22, 2022 | Human Resources, Payroll

Answer from Kyle, PHR: Don’t wait. If the employee was underpaid, it is in your best interest to pay the employee the difference immediately. Wages are due on the regular payday for the pay period covered, as required by the Fair Labor Standards Act. State law may...

Massachusetts and Maine Minimum Wage and PFML Increases

by | Dec 29, 2021 | Payroll

The following changes to Massachusetts employment law take effect on January 1, 2022. Minimum Wage Massachusetts’s minimum wage will increase to $14.25 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $6.15 per hour. Premium Pay The premium pay...

7 Reasons to Go Paperless with Your Payroll

by | Dec 16, 2021 | Business Tips, Human Resources, Payroll

As a business owner, you know that occasionally you need to adapt your business model in order to grow and remain successful. But with new trends in automation and digitization popping up in the business world, how do you know what’s right for your company? We suggest...

An employee worked unauthorized overtime. Do we have to pay them the time and a half for these hours?

by | Dec 14, 2021 | Employment Law, Human Resources, Payroll, Time & Attendance

Answer from Margaret, PHR, SHRM-CP: Yes. Any overtime worked by non-exempt employees must be compensated, regardless of whether the overtime was authorized. We recommend communicating with the employee about work expectations outside of their scheduled workday, making...

What should I do if an employee moves to a different state and will be working from there?

by | Oct 27, 2021 | Business Tips, Human Resources, Payroll

Answer from Emily, SPHR: There are several things you need to do if an employee moves out of state: If you don’t already have other employees there, you’ll need to set up payroll tax accounts in the new state. The state in which the employee physically works is the...

What’s the difference between an exempt and non-exempt employee?

by | Sep 7, 2021 | Employment Law, Human Resources, Payroll

Answer from Eric, SPHR, SHRM-SCP: Exempt and non-exempt are classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). That’s the federal law requiring that most employees receive at least minimum wage for each hour worked and overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in...