You might already be familiar with ACH payments, but you might not know it because of the unfamiliar terms. Find out what ACH means and how you can use the payments with your payroll.
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ACH vs. Wire Transfers: Which Should You Use to Pay Employees?
Paying employees electronically is a good option. You use less paper and employees are less likely to lose their checks. Because the payments go directly into employee bank accounts, your workers are guaranteed to get their money. As you look at ways to send electronic payments, you might come across two methods: ACH and wire […]
Read More ACH vs. Wire Transfers: Which Should You Use to Pay Employees?Are Reimbursements Taxable? Guidance on Employee Expense Reimbursement Plans
Sometimes, an employee might pay for a business expense out of their own pocket. When that happens, you can reimburse the employee. An employee expense reimbursement does come with some complications. Are reimbursements taxable? Do you need to report the reimbursement? Find out below.
Read More Are Reimbursements Taxable? Guidance on Employee Expense Reimbursement PlansHow to Pay Nonprofit Employees
People often think that nonprofit organizations run off of volunteers, or if they do have employees, they are poorly paid. This isn’t always true. Many nonprofit organizations have employees and they are well compensated for their work. Nonprofits tend to attract and retain top talent by giving their employees compensation that is similar or equal […]
Read More How to Pay Nonprofit EmployeesWhen Does Direct Deposit Go Through? Direct Deposit Timeline and Process
You might have decided to pay some or all of your employees via direct deposit services. Direct deposit helps simplify the amount of work you need to do when it comes to paying employees. But, employees might ask you when they should expect their wages to be deposited. When does direct deposit go through?
Read More When Does Direct Deposit Go Through? Direct Deposit Timeline and ProcessIs it Legal to Pay Employees in Cash?
When you pass “GO” in Monopoly, you receive $200 in “monopoly money” cash. Easy. Simple. Done. That may be all well and good for a board game, but does it work in a business setting? Is paying employees in cash the easiest payment method? Is it legal to pay employees in cash?
Read More Is it Legal to Pay Employees in Cash?Pros and Cons of Direct Deposit
There are a few different payment options you can offer your employees. Direct deposit is one popular choice for both employees and employers. Before implementing it at your business, weigh the pros and cons of direct deposit.
Read More Pros and Cons of Direct DepositEmployee Pay Adjustment: A Definitive Guide to Effectively Manage Changes in Wages
Sometimes you need to change an employee’s pay—for good or bad. You must do certain things to ensure a smooth adjustment of the employee’s wages. Before you change an employee’s wages, make sure you understand pay adjustments and how to make them.
Read More Employee Pay Adjustment: A Definitive Guide to Effectively Manage Changes in WagesWhat 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.
Read More What Is Double-time Pay?Outstanding Checks in Payroll: How to Handle
Writing employees checks is one way you can pay them their wages. But if an employee takes too long to deposit their paycheck, you have to deal with the consequences. There are a few things you might have to do when paychecks are outstanding checks.
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