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What Do I Do if My Employees or Customers Won’t Wear a Mask?
Learn more about enforcing face masks for both employees and customers, and relevant legal information.
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SMB News Daily Rundown: Update for July 15
Welcome to the Small Business Rundown. Each day, we bring you stories that impact small business owners and their workforce...
What Do I Do if My Employees or Customers Won’t Wear a Mask?
Learn more about enforcing face masks for both employees and customers, and relevant legal information...
Which States Require a Face Mask?
These states require people to wear face masks when they are in public
A Guide to Onboarding Employees Remotely
Here are steps you can follow to make your virtual onboarding process smooth, efficient, and welcoming...
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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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Everything You Need to Know About Third-Party Sick Pay
Employees who lose wages as a result of illness or a nonwork-related accident are eligible to receive disability payments, also known as third-party sick pay. This coverage is typically part of an employee’s benefits package as a way for employees who get sick, injured, or are temporarily disabled to receive compensation while out of work. […]
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10 Workplace Lessons Learned from COVID-19
COVID-19 has changed everything about the workplace. Here’s how businesses can plan for the future with information they learn from this crisis.
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The Types of Employment: A Quick Reference Guide
In a labor market that’s become more complex, employers could have as many as six or seven classifications of workers onboard at any given time. Working alongside full-time, part-time and temporary workers are seasonal and contingent workers. By hiring different types of workers, organizations can adjust their staffing needs according to economic fluctuations and peak […]
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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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Employees Returning from Furlough: A Guide and Checklist
All you need to know about reinstating employees, communicating new protocols and changes, prioritizing safety, and restructuring your workplace.
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How to Calculate Gross Pay to Net Pay
When it comes to a paycheck, the less miscommunication the better. Here's how to calculate gross to net pay-- and why it matters.
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The Essential Components of an Onboarding Checklist
Creating a new employee onboarding checklist? This article details what goes into a new hire onboarding checklist from day one and beyond.
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If an employee gives two weeks notice, are they entitled to take their remaining PTO during that time?
It may be tempting to deny vacation time to employees who give their notice to avoid being in a bind, but is it legal?
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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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What is tax form 5498-SA?
While IRS form 1099-SA tracks disbursements from Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Medical Savings Accounts (MSA), form5498-SAtracks contributions to those same accounts. This is an informational form only and doesn’t need to be filed with your income tax return. Completing Form 5498-SA You are only responsible for completing form 5498-SA if you’re the custodian of […]
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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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A State-by-State Guide for Each IRS Mailing Address
Where do I mail my tax returns? That depends on your location. Here is our guide to each IRS mailing address, based on your state.
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List of 2020 Federal Holidays for Small Business Owners
When designing a paid time off policy or managing PTO requests, take this list of 2020 federal holidays into account
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What is Self-Employment Tax and What are The Rates for 2019?
If you work for yourself or have your own business, you are probably all too familiar with the headache that is filing your business taxes. On top of the fact that it can be complex to calculate them, it changes every year. Fortunately, if you have a plan in place, you can easily file your […]
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What to Say When Terminating an Employee (with Sample Scripts)
Separating an employee is never easy – for the worker or the HR staff member. The challenge is to conduct the meeting in a professional way that not only protects the rights of the business, but those of the employee as well.
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Which States Are Re-Closing?
These U.S. counties and states are hitting pause on reopening as COVID-19 cases surge across the country
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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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If You’re in HR, Send this Email About Coronavirus to Staff (Free Template)
If you're in HR, use this email template to communicate to your staff regarding coronavirus and flu prevention
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Which U.S. States Are Reopening? The Complete List of Open and Closed States
After weeks — even months — of shutdowns because of the coronavirus pandemic, the country is beginning to slowly reopen.
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Should Employers Rethink Their PTO Policies Under COVID-19?
The spread of COVID-19 has left businesses to worry about their PTO policies, and if they can afford to keep unused vacation time on the books
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What Employers Need to Know About Coronavirus Liability Waivers
Should you require employees to sign forms saying they won’t sue if they contract the virus in your workplace?
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Returning to Work: How to Reduce Your Dog’s Separation Anxiety
As you head back to the office, here are steps you can take to help your pet transition back to solo time smoothly and happily.
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Employee Satisfaction Surveys Can Measure and Boost Engagement
Letting your employees give honest opinions about your workplace can help you understand where you’re succeeding and failing when it comes to employee satisfaction. Here’s how to create an employee satisfaction survey.
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Turn Employee Engagement Survey Results Into Company Culture
Use those employee engagement survey responses to create change and build trust.
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Should Employers Rethink Their PTO Policies Under COVID-19?
The spread of COVID-19 has left businesses to worry about their PTO policies, and if they can afford to keep unused vacation time on the books
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What Do I Do if My Employees or Customers Won’t Wear a Mask?
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News from around the web
Reuters
U.S. will loan $50 billion to small businesses, defer taxes to fight coronavirus, Trump says
The United States will give individuals, and small and mid-sized businesses a three-month tax holiday to try to fight the economic impact of the novel coronavirus, President Donald Trump said Wednesday night.
USA Today
5 things small-business owners can do to respond to coronavirus fears
Worried about the coronavirus and how to keep it from affecting your small business? From a health standpoint, working in a small office may be one of the safest places you can be. There are fewer workers than in large businesses, and you’ll notice anyone who gets sick. From a financial standpoint, you want to keep business-as-usual going as much as you can.
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Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy.
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Employee Engagement
An HR guide for engaging employees...
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Coronavirus Checklist
An editable .docx template preloaded with tools and tips...
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Employee Retention Strategies
Staff retention strategies that work...
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The State of Flexible Work Arrangements
Get a first look at which flexible work arrangements are...