Deciding whether you want to provide paid time off (PTO) is something you need to do before you hire an employee. Offering PTO also requires you to craft a PTO policy that explains how your business treats accrued PTO. But, PTO payout laws by state may restrict whether you can establish a use-it-or-lose-it policy. Sure, […]
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How Familiar Are You With Federal Legal Holidays?
As a small business owner, your doors likely aren’t open 24/7. And if you’re like most businesses, you might be closed on federal legal holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average full-time employee receives approximately 7.6 paid holidays annually.
Read More How Familiar Are You With Federal Legal Holidays?States With Paid Family Leave [+ Chart]
According to the most recent BLS data, 27.5% of private industry workers have access to paid family leave. Do yours? If you do business in one of the states with paid family leave laws, the answer should be yes.
Read More States With Paid Family Leave [+ Chart]Delaware Paid Family Leave: Preparing for 2025
With the passage of the Healthy Delaware Families Act (the Act), Delaware became the 11th state to guarantee paid parental, medical, and military leave for employees. While contributions for Delaware paid family leave (PFL) won’t go into effect until 2025, there are several things employers need to know.
Read More Delaware Paid Family Leave: Preparing for 2025Everything You Need to Know About New York PFL
When you become an employer, part of your responsibilities include handling payroll taxes. On top of remitting taxes, you also might employ workers in a state with a paid family leave program, such as New York.
Read More Everything You Need to Know About New York PFLConnecticut Paid Family Leave and What to Know
Connecticut joined the paid family leave states when employers began handling Connecticut paid family leave contributions in 2021. Employers, read on to learn about the Connecticut paid family leave program.
Read More Connecticut Paid Family Leave and What to KnowColorado Paid Sick Leave: Must-know FAQs and Facts
A number of states, including Colorado, have hopped on the paid sick leave bandwagon. Learn the ins and outs of the Colorado paid sick leave law, including how it works and accrual rates.
Read More Colorado Paid Sick Leave: Must-know FAQs and FactsWhat Is Comp Time? What Employers Need to Know
Here’s a number: $287,923. That’s how much the Department of Labor recovered in back wages and liquidated damages from a business that offered comp time instead of overtime. So, what is comp time, and when is it OK to give?
Read More What Is Comp Time? What Employers Need to KnowIs Juneteenth a Holiday? What Employers Need to Know
Whether you offer time off or need to process direct deposit, staying on top of legal holidays is a must. And when it comes to Juneteenth, you need to keep updated with the latest federal and state holiday status changes. So, is Juneteenth a holiday?
Read More Is Juneteenth a Holiday? What Employers Need to KnowUse the Average Vacation Time to Build Your Business’s Policy
Do you want to give your employees paid time off from work? If you choose to offer paid vacation days as an employee benefit, you might not know how many to provide. To stay competitive, take a look at the national average vacation time.
Read More Use the Average Vacation Time to Build Your Business’s Policy