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Seasonal Employment Laws: What You Need to Know for 2019
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Going Legit: When Your Side Hustle Blows Up (In a Good Way!)
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401k Company Match Limits for 2020
If you’re looking for competitive benefits, matching a 401k can be extremely attractive to candidates. Here are the company match limits for 2020...
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7 Employee Handbook Examples You Should Steal From
An employee handbook can be crucial in building a positive workplace culture and employee loyalty, but they're not easy to write. That's why we're breaking down the process for you and offering you six employee handbook examples.
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The Types of Employment: A Quick Reference Guide
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Paid Time Off Policies: 5 Things Small Business Owners Need to Know
As a small business owner, you may wonder about your rights and obligations when it comes to paid time off policies (or PTO). Here's the skinny.
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How are Payroll Taxes Calculated? - State Disability Insurance
Learn how state disability insurance (SDI) payroll tax is calculated in five different states - California, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Hawaii and New York.
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10 Creative Ideas for Your Office Thanksgiving Celebration
Put the “thanks” and “giving” into your office Thanksgiving celebration with this list of 10 creative ideas
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Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Baby Boomer: The 4 Leading Generations in the Workplace
Learn about the characteristic differences of each generation in the workplace.
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So You Want to Change Your Vacation Policy
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10 Ways to Prepare for an Employee's First Day
With a little preparation, you can turn an employee's first day anxiety into genuine excitement. Here are 10 onboarding tips to ensure a smooth transition into your workforce.
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49 Surprisingly Eligible FSA Expenses
I can expense sunscreen and health-related books?! Here are 49 other surprisingly eligible FSA expenses you might not know about.
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At what point does an hourly employee become eligible for benefits?
Find out when hourly employees are eligible for benefits
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The New 2020 Healthcare FSA Contribution Limit
The new 2020 Healthcare Flexible Spending Account contribution limit was raised to $2,750.
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What Qualifies for an Unpaid vs. Paid Leave of Absence?
Between medical leave, vacation, and parental leave, which are you legally required offer your employees? Which ones qualify as a paid leave of absence?
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The New 2020 Healthcare FSA Contribution Limit
The new 2020 Healthcare Flexible Spending Account contribution limit was raised to $2,750.
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How Many Hours Can Part-Time Employees Work Without Benefits?
There is no federal definition of part-time work, which leaves the threshold to the employer. Here's how to handle benefits for part-time employees.
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What the FICA? The Social Security Payroll Tax Cap for 2019
HR is brimming with acronyms, which can be hard to keep up with. Here we'll explore FICA, COLA, and the new social security payroll tax cap for 2019.
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The Small Business Owner’s List of 2019 Federal Holidays
When designing a paid time off policy or managing PTO requests, take this list of 2019 federal holidays into account. Here's some more information.
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What is a PEO?
PEOs are great in theory, but in practice they may prove to be far less advantageous for both employer and employee. Here are the pros and cons of PEOs.
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Top 10 Ways to Improve Employee Efficiency
How can leaders improve employee productivity while still saving time? Here are the top 10 things you can do to increase employee efficiency at the office:
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How Much is Average PTO in the U.S.?
Between unlimited PTO and flexible vacation, our workforce sees a lot of PTO variability in 2018. So how much is average PTO for the U.S.?
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51 Practical Gifts for Coworkers That Won’t Dent Your Paycheck
It's hard to know what to gift your coworkers-- what are their interests outside of work? We've got your back: here are 51 fail-proof gifts for coworkers
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A German company is saying goodbye to the old 9-to-5. Instead, they have instituted a 5-hour workday. The tradeoff? Giving up your cell phone and keeping small talk to a minimum. We’ll wait and see if they are able to keep up with the same amount of productivity …
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82% of Small Businesses Believe Trade is Key to Economic Growth
A recent survey by FedEx examined the attitudes of US small business leaders toward international trade and found that “a substantial majority of U.S. small business leaders (82%) see increasing U.S. trade as beneficial to the overall economy.” Furthermore, 75% of small business heads reported that overseas online sales are an important key to the growth of their business.
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