States like New York, California, and Massachusetts have paid family leave programs so employees can take paid time off for medical and family issues. Along with a number of states, Washington D.C. also started a PFL program in 2019.
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August 19, 2024
How to Build an Employee Benefits Package
Don’t let your #1 candidate pick or top-tier employee be the one who got away. Whether it’s an employer’s or employee’s market, the job market for top talent is competitive. You need a robust employee benefits package to attract and retain talent.
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August 16, 2024
State Disability Insurance: What Employers Need to Know
Here’s the situation: Your employee takes a little time off because they can’t physically work. What happens? They may be eligible for disability insurance benefits. Typically, you can elect to offer disability insurance to employees. However, five states have a mandatory state disability insurance program. Does your state require state disability insurance? Let’s get into […]
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August 15, 2024
Sign-on Bonus: Everything You Need to Know Before Offering One
You’re struggling to find good, quality candidates to fill an open position. Or, you’ve found the perfect candidate and want to sweeten the job offer. What do you do? In either case, you may consider offering a sign-on bonus.
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August 14, 2024
How to Simplify HR Processes When Compliance Feels Impossible
HR compliance can be a nightmare for overwhelmed small business owners. You need buttoned-up HR processes to avoid compliance-related penalties and lawsuits. This takes time—a commodity most business owners don’t have.
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August 13, 2024
Should You Use an Employee Handbook Builder?
Is creating, updating, and keeping a compliant company handbook stressful? Drafting a federal- and state-compliant handbook is daunting for many business owners and HR professionals. It can take weeks of research, writing, formatting, and editing. But it doesn’t have to. An employee handbook builder can streamline the process.
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August 9, 2024
What Is My State Unemployment Tax Rate? [Chart]
Running payroll means staying on top of your employment tax responsibilities. In addition to withholding income and payroll taxes from employee wages, you must contribute employer taxes. Unlike some other taxes, state unemployment taxes do not have a standard rate. Read on to answer, What is my state unemployment tax rate?
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August 8, 2024
5 Payroll Features and Benefits to Consider When Shopping for Software
When you have employees, you need to pay them. Instead of manually calculating gross pay, payroll taxes and deductions, and net pay, you might opt for payroll software. With the right software, you can run payroll in minutes—not hours—each pay period.
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July 25, 2024
How to Track Employee Hours Without Going Crazy
Tracking your employees’ time worked ensures you pay them accurately and comply with labor laws. Although you can use whatever method you want, you need a dependable and organized system, especially as your business grows. Learn how to track employee hours with time and attendance software and other alternatives.
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July 18, 2024
Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Information for Employers
The Connecticut paid sick leave law was the first state-mandated paid sick leave in the United States, dating back to 2012. In 2024, the state passed a major Connecticut sick leave expansion that begins in 2025.
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