How to Handle Employee Punctuality

You not only expect employee punctuality, but also that they understand that being reliable is important. Staff coming in late can have significant time and cost consequences; chronic lateness can negatively affect productivity and profitability. Punctuality is...

4 Benefits of Outsourcing Payroll

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...

Should You Honor All W-4 Requests?

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...

Tax-Free Health Reimbursement for Small Employers

Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), qualified employers who provide group health coverage also can offer tax-free health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), which allow employers to reimburse employees for health expenses on a tax-free basis. The ACA, however, does...