Employers Resource
Highlights Bringing someone on board is always exciting. But besides welcoming your new hires, you need to ensure a smooth onboarding process that adheres to legal requirements. This new hire paperwork checklist will guide you through the essential documents to [...]
Highlights What is a 1099 employee? According to the U.S. employment laws, 1099 employees are self-employed workers, also called independent contractors. Unlike traditional W-2 employees, 1099 workers are self-employed individuals who provide services to a company on a contract basis. [...]
Highlights What are FICA and FUTA? Both stand for federal laws that fund key government programs. FICA stands forFederal Insurance Contributions Act and funds Social Security and Medicare. FUTA stands for Federal Unemployment Tax Act and funds (you guessed it) [...]
Highlights Ever wondered if the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applies to your small business? You’re not alone! Many small business owners are unsure about FMLA regulations. This can lead to confusion about employee eligibility, compliance requirements, and potential [...]
Over the past 22 months, people in all walks of life have felt empowered to stand up to sexual harassment and stand up for themselves. It took too long to get this conversation going, but in less than 2 years, [...]
The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) “individual mandate” was repealed in 2018 – old news for most readers. While it lasted, the mandate required individuals to obtain health insurance or incur a tax penalty. What’s less commonly understood is that the [...]
Cold and flu season is here, and employees are missing work because of the flu. For this week’s HR Scenario, let’s take a look at a question from one of our small business clients: Can an employee take FMLA leave [...]
Welcome to the new year! You’re feeling fresh (we hope), and ready to brave the pile of HR projects on your desk. Get a clean, organized start with our New Year HR Compliance Checklist. [hs_cta id=’0083c86d-b6ef-4d6e-a4b4-835dc27ebae2′] The transition from one [...]
For this week’s scenario, let’s take a look at addressing employee misconduct when an employee states the conduct was caused by a mental disorder. Here’s the situation: You are a manager for a call center. This morning you received a [...]
According to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment typically rises for 16- to 19-year-olds during June, July, and August. Employers considering hiring minors must understand the federal and state laws as they relate to the employment [...]
