Compliance

Laws, regulations, standards, and ethical practices that could apply to your organization

Wisconsin Payroll Tax and Registration Guide

Employers in America's Dairyland State: learn about Wisconsin payroll tax and registration here.

Is a Credit Score Check During a Background Check Ethical?

While almost every state considers pre-employment credit checks legal, there is some question about the ethics behind them. Find out more here.

by Dan Marzullo

Safety

How Often Should a Company Perform Fire and Safety Drills?

Curious to know more about how often a company should practice fire and safety drills? Find out the right schedule and when to refresh this important training.

by Dan Marzullo

Latest articles

What Makes a Strong Retaliation Case?

What makes a strong retaliation case is evidence an employee collects about their claim and whether or not they can confirm 3 facts.

by Kelsey Banerjee

Does Your Employee Benefits Package Need an Overhaul in 2023?

Companies must implement innovative strategies to give their current benefits packages a major overhaul to stay competitive in 2023.

by Dan Marzullo

HR and Culture: Blunders vs. Best Practices

Learn about some recent HR and culture blunders that companies have made, and the best practices they could have implemented instead.

by Stacy Pollack

401(k) Audits: What You Need to Know

Learn about 401(k) audits, including what they are, who must conduct them (and when), what they involve, and how to prepare for one.

by Grace Ferguson

How to Create Physical Requirements Sheets for Every Position in Your Company

Physical (or Occupational) Demand Sheets reflect the bodily and mental capacity necessary to perform the position's essential functions.

by Riia O'Donnell

Is Your Permalancer Actually an Employee?

Things get legally tricky when it comes to freelancers and independent contractors. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant with the law.

by Cinnamon Janzer

Illinois, Massachusetts, Miami Beach Employers Face Hair Discrimination Bans

The states of Illinois and Massachusetts and the city of Miami Beach have approved their own versions of the CROWN Act.

by Lisa Burden

Handling Sexual Harassment Allegations with Remote Teams

The efforts of HR, employers, and employees collectively can slow the instance of digital sexual harassment and keep the company afloat with excellent moral standards and failsafe methods of prevention, reporting, and investigation.

by Dan Marzullo

Payroll Challenges to Overcome in 2023 and Beyond

As an employer, it’s vital to know what payroll issues may be in store for 2023 and the foreseeable future so that you can get ahead of them.

by Grace Ferguson

Payroll Ideas for Improving Employee Satisfaction

The responsibility of increasing worker satisfaction tends to fall on the HR team and managers. But payroll is one of the first places you should look.

by Grace Ferguson

Spotlight

Returning to Work

Rehire Policy After Termination

Any former employee can apply to be rehired, but a company must determine its rehire policy after termination due to layoffs, firings, quitting, and more.

by Catherine Tansey

SMB Rules & Regulations

Everything You Need to Know About Employee Leave of Absence

What is a leave of absence and how is it different than regular PTO days? Get all your questions answered here.

by Kelsey Banerjee

Payroll

Alternative Payment Methods for Your Remote Team

If your staff is now working remotely due to COVID-19, here’s how to pay employees who normally receive paychecks and pay stubs in person.

by Grace Ferguson

Payroll

The CARES Act: Payroll Implications for Small Employers

The CARES Act delivers massive payroll assistance for SMBs, including paycheck protection loans, loan forgiveness, payroll tax credit, and Social Security tax deferral.

by Grace Ferguson