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November 23, 2017
The Top FLSA Mistakes made by Employers
A single dissatisfied employee who files a allegation of violation with the DOL can quickly turn this assumption into a costly error. In fact, even a competitor can file a complaint with the DOL if they believe an employer is violating employment law.
November 23, 2017
2018 Minimum Wage Changes – State-by-State
Twenty-seven states — plus Washington, D.C. — index their minimum wages to rise automatically with the cost of living. More states will index minimum wage increases annually, starting in the following years, like: Minnesota (2018), Michigan (2019) and ...
November 21, 2017
The Thank-You Note: A Valuable Tool When Interviewing
Eighty percent of human resources (HR) managers said they take thank-you messages into account when deciding who to hire. The bad news? Respondents reported receiving notes from only 24 percent of applicants, down from 51 percent in 2007.
November 21, 2017
Five Steps to Become a Better Leader
It’s that time of year when many companies are doing annual reviews and employees are thinking about their own performance as well as their relationship with their team and their boss. When you consider that nearly 50 percent of workers leave ...
November 21, 2017
What Is a Tax Gross Up for Payroll?
There might be a time you want to pay an employee a specific amount. But, once you factor in taxes, that amount gets smaller. So how can you give an employee a certain net pay? Gross up for taxes.
November 21, 2017
5 Year-End Payroll and Tax Issues for Small Businesses
As Americans get into the swing of the holiday shopping season, small business owners also need to keep a focus on several payroll and tax-related issues they will face by year-end.
November 20, 2017
Workplace Boredom Kills Productivity
If you've ever had a case of the blahs at work, you're not alone. According to a new survey from staffing firm OfficeTeam, professionals admit they're bored in the office an average of 10.5 hours per week. That's more than a full day a week, or the ...
November 20, 2017
November 2017 Payroll Channel
The IRS has announced the 2018 cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) with respect to retirement plan limits. Many limits, which are adjusted by reference to Code Sec. 415(d), are changed for 2018 since the increase in the cost-of-living index met the ...
November 20, 2017
5 Must-Have Workplace Policies
By implementing or updating as needed, and consistently enforcing five (5) practical and well-known workplace policies, most employers can dramatically decrease the potential that a workplace decision involving an employee will result in ...
November 20, 2017
5 Hiring and Salary Trends for 2018
Demand for accounting professionals remains high, while unemployment for accountants and auditors remains low, below the national average. This is putting pressure on and intensifying hiring competition for accounting firms.
November 13, 2017
9 HR Traps to Avoid When Disciplining Employees
When an employee’s conduct or performance becomes an issue, employers need to take steps to correct the problem and prevent it from reoccurring. This isn’t always easy, and additional problems can arise if you don’t handle the situation carefully.
November 13, 2017
Republicans and Democrats Agree on Value of Homeownership
About two-thirds of self-identified Republicans and Democrats agreed that homeownership is key to a higher social status, and close to three-quarters of respondents who identified with either party also believe that being a homeowner increases standing...