Setting remote work rules for hourly employees

• March 17, 2021

Setting the rules for remote work for hourly employees isn't the same as doing so for exempt employees, and you don't want to get them wrong.

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021’s impact on payroll

• March 15, 2021

While direct payments have garnered the most attention, this sweeping piece of legislation also includes significant provisions on payroll and leave.

Your 2021 payroll questions answered

• March 12, 2021

2021 brings a lot of questions, we bring answers. Are working lunches from home taxable income? How do you close offices in some states but not others?

The normal 40-hour workweek might soon be a thing of the past

• March 03, 2021

With remote, flexible, and hybrid schedules gaining steam, many companies are considering changing their traditional 40-hour workweek.

5 things employees need to know about expense reimbursement

• February 26, 2021

Handling employee expense reimbursement claims cannot be done willy-nilly, proper documentation protects both employees and employers.

Do you have to pay remote employees for time spent running errands?

• February 19, 2021

Employers are accountable for much of an employee's travel time, but what about breaks they take to run errands while working from home?

How to develop an SOP for handling remote I-9 Forms

• February 16, 2021

Remote work isn't an excuse to forgo legal obligations. In today's world, companies need an SOP established for handing remote I-9 forms.

Second-draw PPP loan applications can now be submitted

• February 04, 2021

Businesses interested in applying for second-draw PPP loans have a small window to do so amid continued rollout challenges.

How to take notes faster with speedwriting

• January 22, 2021

Never struggle to keep up in a meeting again, learn how to take notes faster with this simple introduction to speedwriting.

Employers that owe payroll taxes find limited sympathy from the IRS

• January 06, 2021

Businesses that owe payroll taxes and are unable to pay because of COVID-19 related business impacts may have a few options to pursue.

6 Simple ways to improve your cybersecurity

• December 29, 2020

Cybersecurity is an expanding battlefront. Hackers attack every 39 seconds, and 95% of breaches result from human error. Know how to protect yourself.

IRS releases 2021 withholding worksheets, tables and the W-4

• December 18, 2020

Learn what's new and what stayed the same on the IRS' 2021 W-4 form, along with what events may require employees to refile their W-4s.

The 7 Best SOP Software Options

• December 16, 2020

Discover which SOP software options will help you streamline and optimize your business to improve productivity and more.

Are employees entitled to see their personnel files?

• December 11, 2020

If an employee or former employee asks to see their personnel file - your obligation to show them may vary by state law and company policy.

8 Common expense reimbursement mistakes to watch out for

• November 20, 2020

Save yourself a headache by avoiding these common expense reimbursement mistakes made by employers.

What to expect from the SBA’s PPP loan questionnaire

• November 19, 2020

Paycheck Protection Plan loan recipients who received over $2 million may soon be facing questions to verify their eligibility.

What are employees supposed to do with their excess pretax deductions?

• November 09, 2020

The rush to remote reduced employees needs to use up pretax contributions for childcare and travel. Here's how to help them with the excess.

Payroll in the pandemic: The latest round of FAQs

• November 06, 2020

Payroll expert and tax attorney addressed the latest round of concerns and new issues due to managing pay in the pandemic.

2020 W-2s: Failing to plan is planning to fail

• October 27, 2020

For obvious reasons, year-end planning for payroll is going to be even more than a challenge this year. Here's what you need to consider to make sure your employee W-s...

Fasten your seatbelts: The IRS is changing withholding for 2021

• October 22, 2020

Final regulations are in and out goes two withholding systems the IRS ushered in this year. In its place? An employer-optional bridge.