Labor law posters are federal and state notices that tell employees about their legal employment rights. If you have even one employee, you must hang labor law posters. It is your responsibility to hang the correct posters and keep them up to date as statutes change.
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Mike Kappel
Mike Kappel, serial entrepreneur and CEO of Patriot Software, offers payroll advice from more than 30 years of experience to small business owners.
What Is Double-time Pay?
Payroll is a notoriously intricate subject, and is not as simple as cutting someone a check that was calculated at a single rate of pay. As an employer, it is likely that you will encounter the issue of double-time pay. But, what is double-time pay? Read on for the scoop.
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The Deadline for Depositing 401(k) Deferrals (and What to Do If You’re Late)
If you provide a 401(k) account as a benefit to your employees, you need to know the deadline for depositing the employee deferrals into their accounts. If you don’t deposit 401(k) contributions on time, you might face multiple consequences.
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Bereavement Time Off: How to Handle Leave for Your Employees
The death of a loved one can be difficult to go through. When an employee loses a loved one, offering bereavement time off can give your employee time to cope. Employees can use bereavement leave to make funeral arrangements, attend the funeral, and manage the estate.
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What Is Form 941? Reporting Employee Wages and Payroll Taxes
If you’re an employer, you typically must withhold and remit federal income, Social Security, and Medicare taxes from employee wages. And to report wages paid and certain taxes withheld, you likely need to fill out Form 941. Read on to learn what is Form 941 and familiarize yourself with the form.
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How Small Businesses Can Fight Payroll Fraud Schemes
Fraudulent activity can be difficult to detect. But the longer fraudulent activity continues, the more financial fallout it causes for the business.
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Safeguard Your Business’s Sensitive Information With an Employee Confidentiality Agreement
You’ve worked hard to build your business. Although you might not want to share your business secrets, you probably need to when you hire employees. To prevent employees from revealing sensitive information that could jeopardize your business, you might have them sign an employee confidentiality agreement.
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Pre-employment Questionnaire: How to Successfully Weed Out Unqualified Applicants
Sorting through applicants is no easy task. It takes a lot of time, energy, and patience.
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What Is Imputed Income?
As an employer, you are likely familiar with reporting regular wages and taxes withheld on Form W-2. But, are you aware that you must report other amounts or payment types, such as imputed income? Learn what is imputed income, types, and how to report imputed income.
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With This Guide, You’ll Be a Reference Check Pro in No Time
As an employer, you’re responsible for going through the hiring process and finding top-notch employees who fit in with your work culture. But to do that, you have to do a little homework. Many businesses use a reference check to dive deeper into an applicant’s employment past and find out if they’re fit for the […]
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