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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.
What is a total compensation statement?
A total compensation statement is a document that provides employees with a view of their compensation beyond just wages or salary. It’s meant to give employees a complete picture of what the company has invested in them. It details not only base pay but also bonuses,...
What does my employee mean when they say they’re going to “file a claim” for discrimination with the EEOC?
In the context, filing a claim of discrimination means lodging a formal complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC is the federal agency that enforces Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, where most of our federal employment...
What should we include in a job description?
Answered by the HR Experts Accurate and carefully crafted job descriptions are essential for attracting and keeping new employees, setting clear performance expectations, and serving as a critical line of defense in many types of employment litigation. Effective job...
We’re considering demoting an employee. What questions should we ask ourselves to ensure we are making the right decision?
Answered by the HR Experts Demotions, like other employment decisions, need to be handled carefully. You should ask yourself the following questions to ensure you are handling the situation fairly and legally: Do you have an employment contract with this employee...
Massachusetts Law Alert: Wage Reporting
Massachusetts Wage Reporting Due February 3 Beginning February 1, 2025, and annually thereafter, covered employers are required to submit their prior year’s EEO-1 wage data report—the information sent to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)—to the...
Federal Law Changes in 2025
The following federal law changes take effect on January 1, 2025, unless otherwise noted. IRS MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE The IRS standard mileage rate will be 70 cents per mile driven for business purposes (up from 67 cents in 2024). This rate also applies to electric...
An employee has requested a four-week medical leave to have major surgery. Do we have to hold his job for him?
Answered by the HR Experts Your employee is likely eligible for one or more kinds of job-protected leave. For instance, he may be entitled to time off under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, a similar state family and medical leave law, or both. He may also be...
What’s the difference between exempt and nonexempt and how do we know which classification to use?
Exempt and nonexempt are classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), a federal law requiring that most employees receive at least minimum wage for each hour worked and overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Employees who are entitled to...
What is a “plan document” with respect to insurance plans offered by private employers?
A plan document is the official governing document of employee benefit plans, such as health, welfare, and retirement plans. The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) requires that almost all private employers that sponsor benefit plans have corresponding...
State Law Alert: Maine Increases Minimum Wage on January 1, 2025
On January 1, 2025, the minimum wage in Maine will increase to $14.65 per hour. The minimum base wage for tipped employees will increase to $7.33 per hour. The minimum salary threshold for exempt employees will increase to $1,128 per week, or $58,656 per year (the...
Maine PFML Contributions Begin January 1, 2025: Compliance Reminder
Maine’s paid family and medical leave (PFML) program will launch next year. PFML is funded by employer and employee payroll contributions and is administered by the Maine Department of Labor (MDOL). It applies to all employers and employees. The MDOL will handle...
How can we help our employees feel more comfortable providing feedback about their managers?
Answered by the HR Experts Employees are often uncomfortable providing feedback about their managers because they fear workplace tension or retaliation, they aren’t sure what to say, or they don’t believe anything will change. The following practices can help address...
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