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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.
Do you have any tips for managing remote employees?
Managing remote employees can pose certain challenges, but most can be overcome by making sure you’re focusing on the right things. Here are some of the practices we recommend: Set measurable goals around quantity or quality of work, or both. Whether employees get...
Maine Implements Reporting Time Pay and Updates Earned Paid Leave
Beginning September 24, 2025, the following employment laws take effect. REPORTING TIME PAY Employers with 10 or more employees will need to pay nonexempt employees for reporting to work when the employer cancels or reduces the hours they were scheduled to work. In...
An employee recently resigned and hasn’t yet returned some company equipment. Can we hold on to their final paycheck until they return everything?
No, you can’t hold or delay an employee’s final paycheck while waiting for company equipment to be returned. Federal law requires that employees receive their final paycheck by their next regular payday, while almost half of the states require that they be paid within...
We have an employee out due to a work-related injury. Do we still need to send them Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) paperwork if they’re already on workers’ compensation?
We have an employee out due to a work-related injury. Do we still need to send them Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) paperwork if they’re already on workers’ compensation? It depends. The FMLA and workers’ compensation serve different purposes. The FMLA provides...
How can we help our employees write professional goals that are meaningful and motivating to them?
Getting started can be the hardest part of setting professional goals, especially for employees who haven’t thought about it before or don’t see any value in it. Here are a few ways you can help your employees create and feel connected to their professional goals:...
We have several employees who seldom speak up during meetings. How can we encourage them?
Employees may be hesitant to speak up during meetings for a variety of reasons. They might not know whether they should or how much time they can take. They might need a few moments to gather their thoughts before responding to new information. They might feel...
One of our employees cut their hand on the edge of a broken filing cabinet at work. We asked if they wanted medical treatment, but they declined. Should we still have them fill out an accident report?
Yes, even if the employee declines professional medical treatment, it’s important to document the incident and keep it on file. Having a habit of documenting issues (from safety to harassment to performance) is key to getting them solved. In this case, the broken...
Law Alert: New York Sunsets COVID-19 Sick Leave
After July 31, 2025, New York employers no longer need to provide COVID-19 sick leave and can do away with any applicable policies.
If we send employees home early because business is slow, do we have to pay them?
Whether they need to be paid depends on the employee’s classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Exempt employees will need to receive their full day’s salary, and nonexempt employees will need to be paid for the hours they actually worked. Be aware that...
If an employee hasn’t submitted their timesheet before we run payroll, can we delay paying them until they do?
No, you shouldn’t wait to pay the employee. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, wages are due on the regular payday for the pay period covered, regardless of whether the employee met your deadline for submitting their timesheet. Ultimately, the responsibility to track...
An employee let us know they changed their name. What documentation do we need, and what changes do we need to make?
When an employee informs you that they’ve changed their name, it’s important to handle the update properly—both to show respect for the employee and to stay compliant with your recordkeeping obligations. Below are steps you’ll want to take to get their information...
One of our employees has taken on a second job, and I’m concerned the additional work might hurt their performance or interfere with their work. Should we keep closer tabs on them?
If you haven’t had previous issues with this employee’s performance, don’t worry about them taking a second job unless or until you need to. Side jobs are common, and many people manage them just fine. You can certainly reiterate your performance expectations, whether...
Payroll Management, Inc.
550 Center Street STE 1210
P.O. Box 1837
Auburn, ME 04211-1837
