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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 Horizon Payroll Solutions, is that we’re more of a partner than just a vendor. To...

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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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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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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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Overcoming The Top 4 Fears of Outsourcing to a Payroll Company

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 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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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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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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