Governmental regulations are one of the most difficult things for any small business to keep track of. This is especially true after an election, when there are large scale changes in leadership and policy. One change that small businesses should pay attention to right now is the recent appointment of Linda McMahon as head of […]
Have you heard talk of New Year’s resolutions around the office? Any mention of finances or savings going around? Most people have made some money-related resolutions for the year. We all want to feel more secure and financially well moving forward. And a lot of good employees are looking to their employers for help. How […]
What do you look for in your interviews? And, what questions do you ask when interviewing a potential employee to find those qualities? Do you prioritize passion, skills, or education? Like most, you probably pick one and you focus on finding it. You might even be proud of the fact that you only hire people […]
The Department of Labor (DOL) has updated overtime rules and increased the salary threshold for exempt employees from $455 per week to $913 per week, effective December 1, 2016. Salaried workers making less than $47,476 annually will now be entitled to paid overtime if they work over 40 hours in a week, regardless of their […]
Being in the PEO industry, I often run into the question, “What is the difference between PEO vs. ASO?” To tackle this question, let’s start by defining the initialisms we are looking at here… PEO – stands for Professional Employer Organization. ASO – stands for Administrative Services Organization. Alright, now that we’ve got that out of the way, let’s look […]
Use the New Hire Orientation Checklist to onboard your new employee without missing any crucial steps. Some of these items might not apply to the position or your organization but all are good reminders just in case you forgot something. You don’t want your new hire coming to you a week later asking where the […]
Are you confused about which purchases qualify as FSA Eligible Expenses? You’re not alone. Many employers and their employees find it increasingly difficult to know what they can or can’t purchase using their Flexible Spending Account funds. Here is a handy list for you to print and hang in the breakroom for quick reference. It’s […]
On Oct. 21, 2015, the IRS announced that annual limits and maximums for pension plans and other retirement-related items for tax year 2016 will stay at $18,000. This is because in most cases the slight increase in the cost-of-living index did not meet the statutory thresholds that trigger rate adjustments. You can see the Internal […]
Ever wanted to interview the interviewer? To know what they know. To know what questions to ask, how to ask the tough questions, and how to stay in compliance all the while. Well, I’m happy to tell you we’ve done the work for you! Now all you have to do is start interviewing. Easy right? […]
When hiring a new employee it’s easy to forget some of the little things. As the employer, it’s your responsibility to ensure all bases are covered, including documentation. These new hire documents are often time sensitive and will need to be signed and returned as soon as possible. Download and print our checklist every time […]
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