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. This classification carries significant implications for both the business and...

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) unemployment benefits. Accurately calculating and withholding FICA and FUTA taxes...

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 impacts. This article answers the 4 most frequently asked questions...

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, our society has taken big strides to make sure employees...

The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) “individual mandate” was repealed in 2018 – old news for most readers.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 individual mandate was only half of the penalty story: Congress...

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 for the flu? While you might assume the flu is...