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What is WOTC and how can my business benefit from it?

Quick links What is the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)? Employees not eligible under the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program How To Apply for the WOTC Credit: How To Claim for the WOTC Credit: Benefits of WOTC Is participation in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program mandatory? Conclusion The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) was …

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What can an employer do if an employee paycheck is not enough to cover for a voluntary deduction like Health Insurance Premium?

Quick links Types of Deductions​ Administering Voluntary Deductions like Health premium Conclusion Types of Deductions Employers can make the following three categories of deductions from the employee’s paycheck. Mandated by Law: An example would be wage garnishments like child support Deductions for Employers convenience: An example would be recovery against overpayment, advances paid to the …

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For SMBs How to Remain in Compliance with Labor Laws

As an SMB, what do you have to do to remain in compliance with Labor laws, both at the federal and the state level?

Quick links Introduction Federal (USA) labor law basics​ Fair Labor Standards Act Family and Medical Leave Act Employee Retirement Income Security Act Provide SPD (Summary Plan Documents) to your employees Provide COBRA Insurance​ Provide Section 125 Plan Document​ Workplace Posters​ State labor law basics 10 simple steps to remain in compliance with labor laws​ Utilize …

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Best-of-breed vs Integrated HRMS which one is best for SMBs

Best-of-breed vs Integrated HRMS: which one is best for SMBs?

Quick links Introduction Considerations for a best-of-breed solution Advantages of Best-of-breed HRMS Option​ Disadvantages of Best-of-breed HRMS Option​ What are the benefits of an integrated solution?​ Disadvantages of an integrated solution​ When to go for an integrated solution, and when to for best-of-breed solution Other considerations before making the decision?​ Conclusion The market for HR …

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Cost effective health insurance coverage for SMBs

As a small employer, what are your options to offer cost effective health insurance coverage to your employees?

Quick links Introduction Join a PEO QSEHRA Allow employees to purchase insurance in the individual marketplace Conclusion If you are a small business, let us say with less than five employees, you have very few options to offer cost effective health insurance coverage to your employees. The main reason is that Health Insurance Carriers consider …

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How to transition out of a PEO and bring your HR, payroll and benefits in-house?

Quick links Introduction Reasons for wanting to leave your PEO​ Do you have the right team in-house?​ How to leave a PEO and bring your HR, payroll and benefits in-house What to Consider After Leaving the PEO Conclusion Many companies, typically in the earlier stages of their growth cycle, decide to outsource their payroll, HR …

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Hiring an Out-of-State Employee

Hiring an Out-of-State Employee? Here’s What You Need to Know

Quick links Introduction Register to Conduct Business Get a Registered Agent State Income Tax Withholding Account State Unemployment Tax (SUTA) or State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Worker’s Compensation Insurance Payroll Summary Your business is growing and to manage this growth you need highly qualified employees. Considering the very tight job market and the desire for employees …

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Massage Therapist Wage Calculation Guide

For a Massage Franchise owner: How to correctly calculate wages for your massage therapist?

Quick links Introduction Does your Franchise POS system easily integrate with your payroll system? Does your Payroll system understand the difference between Hours Worked and “Service Hours”? An illustration​ Case 1: Maria did 10 massages that week Case 2: Maria did 15 massages that week Summary Owning and operating a massage franchise is a very …

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What are the unique needs of staffing agency payroll and HRIS?

Quick links Introduction Overview of the staffing agency business model​ Unique business needs of the staffing agencies​ High Turnover of Employees Higher Unemployment Claims Contract to Hire Clause Affordable Care Act (ACA) 1095 Reporting High Cost of Payroll Platform Summary Like every other business, staffing agencies have to deal with paying their employees and calculating …

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List of 2023 Federal Holidays for Small Businesses That You Need To Know

US Federal Holidays Calendar provides a listing of the date, day and month of holidays and special occasions. This Federal Holiday Calendar will help you plan your vacations for 2022.

Please make sure you check any dates with your own states federal holidays before making any arrangements. All Federal & National Holidays are accurate at the time of publishing but are subject to change depending on what state you live in.