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illinois employment law

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How To Make Bulk Employee Edits in TimeWorks Plus & WorkforceHub Advanced

How To Bulk Update Employee Records in TimeWorks Plus: "Work with Selected Employees"

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ohio employment laws

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Ohio Specific Employment Regulations

Every employer in Ohio is governed by employment and labor laws that help protect the rights of employees in the workplace. Some of these laws are...

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Illinois Specific Employment Regulations

Labor laws exist to protect both employees and employers, and a crucial part of running any business is maintaining awareness of them and making sure...

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workplace scams

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Security in the Workplace for Scams and Identity Theft

Ensuring robust security measures within your business’s workplace environment is imperative in the face of evolving threats such as digital scams...

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deductions

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What Can and Cannot Be Deducted from an Employee's Wages

Ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and accurately calculating employee deductions is paramount for businesses of all sizes! It's a delicate...

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Taxes

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Important Tax Dates That Businesses Should Know

With the passing of Tax Day on April 18th, 2023, the most hectic period of tax season may be behind us; however, the day most of our income tax...

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career planning

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Career Planning: The Organization's Role in Creating Employee Success

A company's success is fundamentally traced back to its people. An organization can only accomplish its goals and objectives through the talent that...

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leading

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Leading the Over-Self Critical Employee

People who are overly self-critical also often tend to be hard on themselves when asked to self-evaluate. In the workplace, they may feel like they...

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high potential employees

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Why High Potential Employees Leave Jobs

Even though the Great Resignation is technically over, it's not far behind in the rearview mirror. Companies throughout the U.S. are still feeling...

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hr checklist

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Our End-of-Year HR Checklist

As the calendar year draws to a close, it's crucial for HR professionals to stay on top of various tasks in order to ensure a smooth transition into...

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Our End-of-Year Payroll Checklist

As the holiday music pipes through office speakers and attention wanders to festive plans, even the most organized business leader could overlook...

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employee improvement plans

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How to Use Employee Performance Improvement Plans

If your business is looking for ways to improve its workforce and increase retention rates, Employee Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) are...

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offboarding

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Why Offboarding Matters for Employers

When an employee leaves a company, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, how that exit is handled matters exceptionally for your business!...

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seasonal employees

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Tips for Success with Seasonal Employees

Whether you're in dire need of extra help for the coming holiday season or you're already planning for the summer spike, seasonal employees can be...

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compliance

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Compliance Tips to Avoid USDOL Fines and Violations

Whether you own a small business or handle the books for a large corporation, it’s a safe bet that ensuring your organization is in compliance with...

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fmla

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FMLA: Common Mistakes to Avoid

The Family and Medical Leave Act (or FMLA) is a crucial piece of federal legislation that protects the rights of workers whenever they need to take...

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SECURE Act 2.0: A Brief Guide

Saving for retirement can be a real headache – it requires some amount of financial know-how, extra income, and the foresight to save in spite of the...

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onboarding

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How Long Should Onboarding Take?

A smooth, professionally designed, and comprehensive employee onboarding process is more important than many people, even HR professionals, might...

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Payroll for Churches and Religious Institutions

Religious institutions, such as churches and other religious organizations, play a vital role in communities worldwide. Like any other organization,...

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home healthcare

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Payroll Management for Home Healthcare Organizations

Running a home healthcare organization is a complex task, requiring careful management of various aspects to ensure quality care for patients and a...

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company politics

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Should Your Company Take a Stand on Political Issues?

When navigating the tricky political climate in our world today, companies face the unique challenge of determining how much they should engage with...

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workplace negativity

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Tips for Minimizing Workplace Negativity

In the current age of “quiet quitting” and the Great Resignation, employees are not shying away from expressing their grievances in the workplace!...

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SECURE Act 2.0: Frequently Asked Questions

In response to Congress’s 2022 passing of SECURE 2.0, states have begun requiring private businesses to provide employee retirement plans. Employers...

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employee retirement plans

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Employee Retirement Plans: 401(k) vs. Pooled Employee Plans

In today's competitive job market, employee benefits play a crucial role in attracting and retaining top talent. Among these benefits, employee...

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switching payroll

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Should I Switch Payroll Providers?

Deciding whether or not to switch payroll providers can be difficult for many businesses. Your current payroll provider may seem perfectly fine on...

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people analytics

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The Rise of People Analytics

In the same way that a firm that specializes in PR and marketing might focus on analytics that describe the performance of their products or analyze...

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managing diversity

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5 Tips for Managing Diversity in the Workplace

Diversity in the workplace is becoming a bigger and bigger locus of discussion among professionals, and for good reason. Diversity, equity, and...

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retain employees

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How to Retain Your Best Employees

Having an exceptional staff is crucial for any successful business, but retaining top talent long-term takes strategy and commitment! High employee...

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Breaking Down Payroll for Employers

Managing payroll can be a complex task for any employer. From calculating employee wages to understanding and complying with various tax regulations,...

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employee appreciation

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10 Ways to Show Employee Appreciation

As the aftereffects of the pandemic continue to ripple through the market, more than half of the country is considering leaving their job in 2023....

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Switching Payroll Companies Checklist

Maybe you’ve been dealing with payroll error after payroll error, finicky software, or ineffective customer service; whatever the case may be, your...

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workplace miscommunication

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Common Reasons for Miscommunication at Work

Effective communication is the cornerstone of a successful and harmonious workplace. However, miscommunication can arise in even the most...

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onboarding

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Onboarding Best Practices: Making a Good First Impression

Onboarding plays a critical role in the integration and success of all new employees, and implementing a solid hiring process is vital for companies...

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small business payroll

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Is a Payroll Service Affordable for Small Businesses?

Managing payroll can be a time-consuming and complex task for small businesses. It involves calculating wages, deducting taxes, handling employee...

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How Much Will Payroll Cost for 10 Employees?

If you own a business, you know how important managing payroll can be. And as your business grows, it becomes subject to various payroll-related...

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employee retention

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Creative Ways to Improve Employee Retention

In response to the Great Resignation, many companies have become motivated to discourage resignations and retain top talent. Employee retention, a...

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new hire reporting

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What's Required for New Hire Reporting?

In today’s ever-changing labor landscape, it’s hard to keep up with all of the new hire reporting requirements. If you’re wondering what’s required...

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hiring trends 2023

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Hiring Trends in Summer 2023

The future of hiring is here, and employee acquisition and recruiting trends are changing as we head into summer 2023. As technology advances ever...

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paychecks

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Anatomy of a Paycheck & Pay Stub

Understanding the different components of a paycheck can be intimidating and confusing. However, knowing what information is included in each pay...

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employee personal information

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Is It Illegal for an Employer to Give Out An Employee's Personal Info?

Employee privacy is a critical aspect of any workplace, and it is essential for employers to handle personal information with care and compliance...

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remote employees

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Finding the Balance Between Remote and In-Person Employees

In today’s ever-changing corporate landscape, businesses must learn new ways to adapt to current-day workplace operations and cultures, especially...

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absent employees

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Employee Absenteeism: Causes, Costs, and Solutions

Employee absenteeism can significantly impact a company's productivity, morale, and bottom line. In this article, we will explore the causes and...

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salary range

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Should You Include Salary Range in Job Postings?

Companies are trying harder than ever to attract the best talent due to a highly competitive job market. The amount of money offered as a salary...

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Benefits Packages

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What is Employee Financial Wellness?

Financial wellness is more important than ever in today's fast-paced and stressful world. Financial stress can have a significant impact on a...

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mergers and acqusitions

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The Human Side of Mergers and Acquisitions

When your company is acquired by a larger entity and merges with that buyer, it can be an extremely exciting time for your business. However, there...

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modern payroll

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Six Reasons to Modernize Your Payroll Process

Every year, companies across the United States spend countless hours logging, filing, tracking, and managing their payroll, often utilizing a payroll...

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Benefits Packages

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Employee Benefit Trends in 2023

As we round the corner on the first quarter of 2023, many companies are still dealing with the fallout of the 'Great Resignation'. Businesses in...

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Talking Salary and Pay

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Tips for Talking Pay with Your Employees

It’s a common-sense assumption that the details of wages, salaries, and other compensation conversations ought to be handled with some amount of tact...

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Career growth

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The Rising Trend of Horizontal Career Growth

In recent years, the traditional career path of climbing the corporate hierarchy has started to shift towards a more flexible approach. Horizontal...

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HR Audits

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HR Audit: A Quick Human Resources Check-Up for Your Organization

In today's fast-paced business world, it's crucial to keep your organization running smoothly and efficiently. The human resources department is...

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Is Your HR Ready for 2022?

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401(k) Audits for Small Businesses

If you run a business that offers 401(k) plans to your employees, your plan should undergo an annual 401(k) audit. Essentially, this audit ensures...

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Is Your HR Ready for 2022?

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Payroll Records & Employee Files: What to Keep and How Long to Keep Them

Managing payroll records and employee files can be one of the more daunting and complicated aspects of running a business. From ensuring you have all...

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Is Your HR Ready for 2022?

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Top Small Business Tax Credits in 2023

Small business owners are constantly seeking ways to minimize their tax liabilities and increase their bottom line. One strategy that can help...

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Is Your HR Ready for 2022?

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Ways to Combat the Tight Labor Market in 2023

As of early 2023, economists observe that the labor market is incredibly tight. Hundreds of businesses and industries remain significantly...

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Is Your HR Ready for 2022?

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Announcing Horizon Payroll Solutions' New Website and Updated Company Branding

Horizon Payroll Solutions is excited to announce the launch of our updated website (www.horizonpayrollsolutions.com) and new company branding!

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5 Year End Payroll & HR "Gifts" To Consider

We at Horizon want to thank you for being a part of our business family. We enjoy our partnership, and look forward to supporting you and your...

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November 2022 Newsletter

It’s that time of year again, and Horizon Payroll Solutions would like to thank all of you for investing in our business. We know that we couldn’t...

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September/October 2022 Newsletter

With the leaves turning colors and falling from the trees, we all know that autumn is upon us. This time of year also brings a few new challenges for...

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August 2022 Newsletter

Welcome to the August edition of our newsletter. As we are rounding out the last dog days of summer, we want to make sure you're staying cool – and...

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Is Your HR Ready for 2022?

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Is Your HR Ready for 2022?

After working hard on completing your company’s end-of-year procedures, your human resources department may be ready to take a break. However, there...

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SaveDay 401(k) is a Retirement Game Changer

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SaveDay 401(k) is a Retirement Game Changer

We all know that retirement planning is important, and we also know that the best way to prepare for our golden years is to start saving early....

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Top Payroll and HR To-do's for 2021 Year-End

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Top Payroll and HR To-do's for 2021 Year End

It’s the time of year for lists: shopping lists, gift wish lists, to-do lists, packing lists for travel, maybe even lists of lists … and at Horizon...

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Strategies for Competing for Talent in America’s Labor Crisis

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Strategies for Competing for Talent in America’s Labor Crisis

Early in 2021, Emsi Burning Glass published a paper called the Demographic Drought. This article outlines the key demographic and economic drivers...

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5 Best Ways to Take Care of Your Remote Employees

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5 Best Ways to Take Care of Your Remote Employees

Don't have time to read this article? Watch it instead! Millions of Americans began working from home in early 2020 after states around the country...

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Q&A: Preparing for Vaccination Mandate Regulations

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Q&A: Preparing for Vaccination Mandate Regulations

With all of the ongoing changes businesses are faced with, one of the most pressing is how to manage the issue of COVID, vaccinations and testing....

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ZayZoon Provides Wages On Demand

Most Americans are finding it difficult to make ends meet. A study conducted in 2017 by the financial services company Bankrate revealed that only...

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How to Choose the Best Pay Frequency for Your Business

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How to Choose the Best Pay Frequency for Your Business

Don't have time to read this article? Watch it instead! A common question that many business owners ask themselves is, "How frequently should I pay...

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5 Tips to Attract and Retain Talented Staff

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5 Tips to Attract and Retain Talented Staff

Don't have time to read this article? Watch it instead! We know now is a tough time to attract and retain a talented team. In early June 2021, the...

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4 Major Benefits of a Paperless HR Solution

Talent acquisition is a time-consuming and costly process. According to Recruitorbox.com, below are the average amounts of time and money HR teams...

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How to Calculate Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC)

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How to Calculate Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERC)

You can earn a tax credit of up to $33,000 per employee in wages paid under the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) if your business was financially...

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Can Employers Require Employees to be Vaccinated Against COVID-19? Should They?

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Can Employers Require Employees to be Vaccinated Against COVID-19? Should They?

Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal advice. Please consult a legal professional or...

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Are Your COVID-19 Changes Sustainable? Plan For Your Post-Pandemic Workplace

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Are Your COVID-19 Changes Sustainable? Plan For Your Post-Pandemic Workplace

Odds are good that your work life changed significantly in the last year, or that it continues to evolve as the pandemic persists. As the Associated...

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2020 is almost a wrap (phew!), but are you forgetting any payroll and HR tasks?

This year started out like most, but now as it draws to a close so much is different. Even if January 1 can’t get here fast enough for you, those...

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2020 Workplace Voting Leave Compliance [5 Tips]

November 3rd is Election Day. Are you properly prepared?

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5 min read

PPP Loan Forgiveness Update: Rules, guidance and the application

In August 2020, The Small Business Administration (SBA) closed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) application window and issued the guidance,...

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2 min read

10 Key Takeaways from President Trump’s 2020 Payroll Tax Cut Memo

Early in August, President Trump released his memo “Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Disaster.” Learn what you need...

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Layoffs: 11 Tips for how to deliver the news with compassion

The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (U.S. BLS) reported a decline in unemployment rate by 2.2% via their “The Employment Situation - June...

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Rehiring in the time of COVID-19: Best Practices for Employers

Some companies are in the midst of rehiring employees laid off due to the pandemic, and for others that’s still in the future. Either way, as you...

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Will your PPP loan be forgiven? What you need to know now

Guest post by Alan Greenwell and Rachel Graves The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was established in April as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief,...

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A guide to employer tax credits in FFCRA and the CARES Act

You’ve probably weathered many changes to your company and staffing recently. And that includes staying compliant with new legislation that requires...

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Planning for the Future: What You’ll Need to Know to Rehire and Recall

If you’ve recently made the decision to furlough or lay off employees, or are in the process, you’re not alone. Nearly 50% of companies say they are...

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(Possibly) Reliable Source: How to Know if Info You Find is Trustworthy

Far-reaching, fast-changing new stories in the digital age mean a deluge of coverage from many perspectives, coupled with millions of people adding...

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Ten Tips to Do in Tough Times

As we continue to take stock of our current situation and plan for the uncertainty of what tomorrow will bring, we suggest doing a reality check of...

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Local Restaurants and their Status

In these trying times, one of the industries that has been most affected is the sit-down restaurant industry. We often say that what sets us apart at...

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How to Avoid Identity Theft

As our digital footprint expands, concerns of identity theft become more commonplace both at home and at work. In response to this, data protection...

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Do Any of These Scenarios Describe Your Payroll Situation?

It’s tax time, you probably have a payroll cycle ending soon, and don’t forget those redesigned W-4s you’re getting questions about. While you’re at...

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Choosing the Best Employee Timekeeping Software for My Business

Dependable timekeeping is one of the most important contributors to the financial health of your company. Not only does it build and maintain trust...

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Understanding I-9 Compliance

Welcoming a new employee comes with the necessary hurdle of onboarding paperwork. The I-9 form is often the launching point for documenting the...

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3 min read

New Year, New W-4?: What You Need to Know About the Redesigned 2020 Form W-4

By now, you’ve probably heard the IRS has released a redesigned version of form W-4 for 2020, also known as the Employee’s Withholding Certificate....

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Travel Blog

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Understanding Travel Time Pay Laws for Non-Exempt Employees

Sending employees out on the road has countless benefits. Quite often, it’s the best way to connect face-to-face with clients and partners or seek...

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The Top Four Fears of Outsourcing to a Payroll Company and How to Overcome Them

Building and maintaining trust with your employees is always a top priority in your business. An easy and error-free payroll process makes employees...

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3 min read

3 Easy Steps for Transitioning to a New Payroll Provider

Every business has one-of-a-kind payroll needs. A local coffee shop doesn’t require the same payroll schedule, timekeeping system or HR support as a...

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3 Ways to Protect Yourself When Outsourcing Payroll

If the words “payroll fraud” make you cringe, you’re not alone. Perhaps you’ve seen a recent story in the national news, but unfortunately, it’s not...

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Exempt vs Non-exempt: FLSA Final Rule Announced

If you’re like many employers, you’ve been following the developments about the DOL’s long-anticipated final rule regarding overtime eligibility. The...

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money

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Understanding State Minimum Wage Increases

Updated March 29, 2020. This blog post reflects the current state and local minimum wages in effect as of January 1, 2021, as well as future enacted...

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Labor Law

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Imminent Changes to New Federal Overtime Laws

After the recent management shift at the Department of Labor, experts are encouraging businesses to prepare sooner than later for upcoming changes to...

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5 Ways to Simplify the Onboarding Process

Managing an active HR office is demanding work on a typical day. When a new employee arrives for orientation, an already-hectic day gets a bit...

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Top 3 Payroll Issues That Harm Your Bottom Line

Employees depend on your payroll system to be concise and on time every pay cycle, but avoiding issues is not always easy. Business owners—especially...

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4 Reasons Why You Need a Formal Onboarding Process

Every new employee wants to make a strong impression on their first day. The HR team plays a key role in setting each new worker on the right track...

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5 Things to Know Before Disciplining or Terminating an Employee

Supporting a strong team of employees can be just as challenging as finding a new candidate. Even top employees can steer off course and require...

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The Cost of Manual Timekeeping: 7 Ways it's Hurting Your Bottom Line

Accurate timekeeping is undoubtedly one of the top ways to ensure your company’s financial health. Small errors, even those that affect several...

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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Cloud

Making the Connection Between Data, the Cloud, and Cybersecurity How many of these situations are familiar? You write down a password so you won’t...

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What Is Workplace Culture and How Do We Get It?

What is Workplace Culture? Culture is the learned behavior, norms, and routines a group of people share. Sometimes it’s more of a feeling or...

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10 Team-Building Strategies for Every Type of Office

Great management is just as much about guiding your employees as it is about inspiring them to come together. Team building activities help coworkers...

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Insurance and family

5 min read

FSA vs. HSA: What's the Difference?

Attracting and retaining the best employees goes beyond competitive pay. In the modern job market, employees set out to achieve work-life balance...

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Is Fair Work Scheduling In Your Future?

You don’t need a crystal ball to see the latest trend in employment law today: Fair work scheduling. Also called predictive scheduling, it means...

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Keep Your 2018 Tax Return Handy! Now’s the Best Time to Plan for Next Year.

How did your 2018 taxes turn out? Hopefully you were able to check withholding allowances and make any needed adjustments to avoid a tax liability....

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Coping with Unemployment Benefit Claims

No one enjoys employee termination: there’s bad news to deliver, unpleasant and awkward conversations to notify coworkers, paperwork to sign and...

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eLearning for Onboarding: How to Engage and Inform New Hires with Online Training Tools

You probably know that onboarding correlates to employee retention. In fact, according to Wynham Group research, new employees who went through a...

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Are My Seasonal Employees Entitled to Overtime?

Facts about the FLSA, state requirements, and OT exemptions Is hiring seasonal employees part of your strategy for surviving your busy season?...

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Making Sense of Industry 4.0

You’ve probably heard of Industry 4.0, the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Often accompanied by tech buzzwords about optimizing production, becoming...

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Employee Experience Underlies These 5 HR Topics to Watch in 2019

In 2019 improving employee experience will top many organizations’ to-do lists. When you think of the resources companies devote to studying and...

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14 Work-themed Holidays to Observe in 2019

As you wrap up 2018 and look ahead to 2019, be sure to check out these work-related, unofficial holidays. They can be a fun way to interact with your...

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What Is a PEO and Is It Right for You?

A Professional Employer Organization, or PEO, specializes in ubiquitous HR tasks like payroll, tax filings, benefits and retirement package...

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2019

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Ready or Not, 2019 is Almost Here!

It might be hard to believe, but 2018 is drawing to a close. Right now your company may be preparing for a slow-down during the holiday season,...

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This Cold and Flu Season, Be Smart about Sick Leave

As leaves and temperatures fall outside, employee illness rates often rise. At this time of year, managers and HR personnel are thinking about sick...

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From Opening Day to the Playoffs: Managing an MiLB Seasonal Workforce

"It is a worker's market," said Jocelyn Mangan (Chief Operating Officer of online employment platform at Snagajob) to the Society for Human Resource...

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Does Employee Training Time Affect Payroll?

In 2017, on average, “employees received 47.6 hours of training per year, nearly 4 hours more than last year,” reports the magazine Training. Clearly...

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Tax Time Already? Check Your W-4 Now, Avoid Surprises Later

Do you rely on a tax refund to pay for a big, recurring expense like a vacation? Are you counting on a refund for a home improvement project? Do you...

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A (Benefit) Package Deal: Attract Talent You Need with Perks They Want

With unemployment at 3.9 percent in July 2018, it’s clearly a job candidate’s market. If you can find qualified candidates, they’re probably...

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Why Us?! Preparing for a Workers Compensation Audit

Most people think of the US Internal Revenue Service when they hear the word audit, but there are other types of audits that affect your business....

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Is There More to the Millennial Employee Story?

By now most of us know the Millennial generation is the largest portion of the US workforce. And their numbers are only going to grow as Baby Boomers...

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Unpacking Benefits: What One Millennial Really Wants

As a millennial who has just graduated from college and been through the job search process, I’ve realized a few things about which company benefits...

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FMLA: Are You Covered? Are Your Employees Eligible?

Work-life balance is a popular topic. Many employers realize their employees need time for hobbies, family and personal matters, and just a break...

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The Ins and Outs of Vacation for Exempt Employees

Summer is here and that means employees are making vacation plans. While your hourly employees, non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA),...

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It’s Always the Right Time to Watch for Time Card Falsification

As an employer, you know the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires you to track how long your hourly employees work and what they earn. How you do...

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The Buck Stops … Where? Understanding Co-Employment

In 2016, New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman petitioned the state’s Supreme Court, alleging that Domino’s Pizza was a joint employer...

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Don’t Trip on the Threshold! Which Laws Apply Once You Have 15 Employees?

Congratulations! Your business has grown to 15 employees! Since your very first hires you’ve complied with labor laws like the Immigration Reform and...

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Toss the Schedule Spreadsheet, Watch Your Shop Floor Excel

Your top performer on a critical workstation just called in sick. If you can’t get the shift covered you won’t complete an order for your important...

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It’s Phishing Season: Don’t Take the Bait

We've blogged on phishing before, but it's time for a refresh. In 2017 the IRS received approximately 900 complaints about phishing and suspected...

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Fight Workplace Harassment, Encourage Safety, Respect

As you've probably heard, sexual harassment is making headlines. Men and women, from Hollywood stars to everyday people, are speaking out - and...

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Help Wanted? Here’s How to Find Qualified Candidates

Like many U.S. employers, you may be looking to fill or create new jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates there are 5.9 million U.S. job...

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Absenteeism: A Symptom You Can’t Afford to Ignore

Employee absences are inevitable. Scheduled or not, legitimate or not, absences mean less work completed as time and money go to paid sick time and...

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Stop Terminating Your Employees (Until You’ve Read Our Essential Guide)

It’s inevitable. The employee you thought would rocket to the top of your corporate ladder has been consistently slipping. Performance is taking a...

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Taxes, Wages and ACA Compliance:  Don’t Drop the Ball in the New Year

2018 is coming fast! Are you paying attention to the changes and deadlines that are right around the corner? Our tips will help you navigate changes...

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End Your HR Year by Setting Up 2018 for Success

Ask anyone who works in human resources about the signs of autumn - chances are, leaf colors and pumpkin spice beverages aren't at the top of the...

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Boomerang Employees: Tips for Rehiring

It used to be that once an employee left a job, they were cutting ties with the organization forever. However, it’s becoming more common for...

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Strong US Economy Heading into Q4

In July the Dow hit a record high of 22,000 and it continues to climb as 2017 rolls on. While the stock market is volatile and influenced by many...

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Exit Interviews: Let Departing Employees Get the Last Word

Employees facing exit interviews need only look to Google for article after article offering guidance on what to say and what not to say. Leaving a...

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Reduce Overtime Monitoring to Just Minutes a Week

Are you a business owner? Or maybe a supervisor with hourly employees? Are you running shifts that vary according to your staffing needs? Then you're...

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Hiring Minors? Follow These 5 Best Practices

In October 2015, 23.7% of US high school students age 16-19 had jobs. Where are these young people working? According to Bureau of Labor Statistics...

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When Is An Independent Contractor Really An Employee?

In our blog last week, we explored the general problem of employee misclassification. This week we're taking a closer look at independent contractor...

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Can You Afford to Misclassify Your Workers?

It’s Monday morning: Employees make their way to their workstations, the Keurig whirrs in the break room and the office starts to hum along as usual....

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8 Reasons You Need Automated Timekeeping

Think you don't need automated timekeeping? Think again. But what exactly is it and how can it help your business?

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The New I-9: What You Need to Know

The US Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS), part of the Department of Homeland Security, released a revised I-9 Employee Eligibility...

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Get On Board with Onboarding: Why The Way You Hire Matters

Most of us can remember being the new person on the job. Even if you’re excited for a change, it can be a little scary when you don’t quite know what...

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How to Evaluate Your Labor Audit Liability

Why Worry? According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), "Employers should keep in mind that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) can...

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Employee Social Media Posts: Should You Go There?

“Social media has irreparably blurred the line between one’s personal persona and one’s professional persona,” says Jon Hyman in Workforce magazine....

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$3.8 Million Disney Fine Underscores Importance of Accurate Timekeeping

When businesses run afoul of labor provisions, the fines can be sizeable. Recently, Walt Disney Co. reached an agreement with the Department of Labor...

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Your 7-Point Plan for Choosing a Payroll Partner

If you dread payroll processing, you’re in good company. In fact, it’s becoming pretty common to outsource all or part of an organization's payroll...

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High Turnover Does Not Have To Mean High Cost

The restaurant industry is known for its high employee turnover rates. According to the National Restaurant Association, "the turnover rate in the...

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Attention New Employers: Avoid These Top 3 Payroll Mistakes

Owning a business, especially after being someone's employee, can be very rewarding. You're the captain of the ship and can chart your course without...

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What At-Will Employment Really Means

At-will employment basically means that the employer or the employee can terminate their relationship at any time, for any reason. What this says...

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Hire Interns Without Taxing Your HR Resources

Creating a strong internship program is advantageous for any organization, big or small, and internships benefit both the employer and intern. That's...

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Two Ways You Are Getting Ripped Off Every Time You Run Payroll

There is an Epidemic of Employee Time Theft As employers, we like to think we can trust our staff members. Without trust, not much can be achieved,...

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FLSA 101 Update: A New Administration May Not Mean a New Rule

The Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) final rule on overtime was to take effect on December 1, 2016. Last fall, we explained the changes and gave some...

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W-2 Phishing Scam Targets Small Businesses, Schools and Others

As if you need one more thing to worry about this time of year, the IRS has issued an urgent alert regarding phishing scams. These scams target...

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2017 Standard Mileage Rates Announced

In 2017 the IRS is decreasing the allowable deduction for mileage. The new deduction rates will apply to miles driven for business travel, as well...

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21 States Will Increase Minimum Wage in 2017

Although anticipated FLSA overtime rule changes have been put on hold, almost half of the United States will increase their state minimum wages in...

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Horizon Payroll Heading to Minor League Baseball Trade Show™ in Maryland Dec. 4-8

2016 Minor League Baseball (MiLB) Tradeshow™ Horizon Payroll Solutions will be participating in the 51st annual Baseball Tradeshow™ at the Gaylord...

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Keeping up with Changing Compliance Requirements

There were a few important alerts announced this month that change federal compliance for human resource management that may affect your company. We...

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FLSA 101 UPDATED: Surviving the New Overtime Rules

It's been a strange few months. As we told you in July, FLSA changes are on their way. But these changes seem to be, well, changing. Here are the...

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Onboarding with a New Vendor

In this series, we've examined hiring or onboarding an employee and the use of applicant tracking systems. But what if you're the one being onboarded...

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IT Meets HR: What to Know About Applicant Tracking

Every single company that exists, whether it's Coca Cola, Apple, or Acadia, has a hiring process. Some are multi-phased, some are quick and simple,...

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Onboarding a New Employee: 5 Tips

Does the word "onboarding" make your HR team run away screaming? It shouldn't. There are many tools, tips and tricks that help ease the burden of...

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Choosing a Pay Period That's Best For Your Company

New business owner? Switching up the way you do payroll? Either way you'll need to decide when, that is, how often, to pay your employees. You may be...

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FLSA 101: The Basics on Surviving the New Overtime Rules

You've probably heard a lot lately about the FLSA rule changes. I know we've blogged about it (along with many others). We've also heard that the...

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3 Ways Timekeeping and Scheduling Tools Help You Manage

You've probably heard about the recent changes to the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act). As Forbes puts it, these changes will make millions more...

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The Real Costs of Identity Theft

Identity theft happens. According to the 2015 Identity Fraud Study, $16 billion was stolen from 12.7 million U.S. consumers in 2014. But how is all...

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C Corp, S Corp or LLC? Business Basics

There's so much to think about when running (or considering to run) a business. Location, staffing, regulations, competition...as business owners...

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Don't Miss the Work Opportunity Tax Credit

Ever wonder how you can save money for your company? Here's one way, in four words: Work Opportunity Tax Credit. If you aren't getting it, you're...

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Identify Theft - Protect Yourself and Your Employees

Identify theft is a problem we've been hearing about for years. Maybe it's happened to you or someone you know. But just how big is the problem these...

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Exempt or Non-Exempt? The Rules are Changing

Did you know the Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed some big changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act? You need to be ready for these changes, as...

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