[This piece was originally published in June, 2018. We’ve given it a light update – just in time for vacation.] Vacation season is upon us, and even though you are the boss, you deserve time off too. This week, we want to provide you with a handy checklist to use as you prepare to take […]
National Payroll Week was founded in 1996 by the American Payroll Association. APA members use the week to spread awareness of the payroll withholding system by educating youth and the national workforce about their wages and payroll taxes.
One of the questions our clients frequently ask is “What steps should I take if one of my employees is hurt while working?” This question is common because our safety managers do a great job of working with our clients to prevent injuries in the workplace. As a result, injuries do not happen very often, […]
I recently attended a presentation about the rise in popularity of crowd-sourced compensation data. Crowd-sourced compensation data is employee-reported data that is typically accessed via the internet (Spake, 2018). This data can be found through online platforms like Glassdoor, Salary.com, PayScale, and LinkedIn. Individuals in many different fields are entering their salary information on these […]
I like fun. I like people who make me laugh, my husband does, kids do, animals do, and as a matter of fact, I can find fun in most things. Some days, however, especially at work, I have to look hard to see the fun. So I’ve developed an acronym to help me on those […]
Studies from the National Sleep Foundation and EHS have found that going without sleep affects performance and judgment as much as being drunk. In fact, going without sleep for 22 hours can have the same effect on your performance as that of a legally drunk driver. According to the National Sleep Foundation, most people need between seven and nine […]
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 of minors. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) imposes federal restrictions on the employment of children and […]
When considering a 401(k) plan, many employers often think the hassle of setup and administering a plan outweighs the benefits of offering a plan to their employees. This is a valid concern since 401(k) plans can be complex and most providers simply overwhelm their clients with details and options that carry hidden costs and fees. With […]
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is reshaping fundamental labor laws and employment practices in favor of unions, with significant implications for franchise organizations and many other organizations. How significant is this? Franchise locations are nearing 800,000 in the USA providing 8.5 million Americans with jobs. In an effort to make it easier for franchisee […]
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