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

How to Avoid Mistakes When Calculating Overtime

HR Fast Facts: Imputed Income for Bundled Life and AD&D Plans

For employees enrolled in both a life insurance plan and a Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) plan, imputed income applies only for the volume of the life insurance plan.

by Karmin Gentili

HR Fast Facts: Form 8822-B Change of Business Address or Responsible Party

Companies file a Form 8822-B to notify the IRS of a change in the company's business location, mailing address, or responsible party.

HR Fast Facts: Form 943 Annual Federal Tax Return for Agricultural Employers

Form 943 is the Employer's Annual Quarterly Federal Tax Return for Agricultural Employees, which reports annual amounts withheld from agricultural employees and paid by employers for federal income, Social Security, and Medicare.

HR Fast Facts: What is a FUTA credit reduction state?

If a state borrows money from the federal government to cover its state unemployment benefits liabilities and does not pay them back within the set timeframe, it is considered to be a credit reduction state.

HR Fast Facts: What are the Rules for Calculating Garnishment Maximums?

Learn information on Federal and state rules for garnishments. Use these rules when calculating a employee's per-paycheck garnishment amount.

HR Fast Facts: Louisiana Child Support Payments Registration Process

Businesses must register with the state of Louisiana for payments to be remitted.

HR Fast Facts: Florida Child Support Payments Registration Process

Businesses are required to complete a case reconciliation with the Florida Child Support Payment Center. This reconciliation must be completed for every employee with child support garnishment payments to remit

HR Fast Facts: How does Washington State Calculate Rates for Workers’ Compensation Claims?

n Washington State, a company's Worker's Compensation Composite rate (also known as the Premium or Hourly Rate) calculated using four separate base rates assigned to the company based on their risk class.

HR Fast Facts: Filing for a Business License in Washington State

Companies who pay employees in Washington State must file for a business license in WA and register online to receive the necessary tax account and ID numbers and tax rates.

HR Fast Facts: Registering for South Dakota Payroll Tax Account Number

Companies that pay employees in South Dakota must register with the South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation. South Dakota Department of Labor & Regulation Format: 99999.9-9 Apply with the SD Dept of Labor & Regulation For registration matters, contact the SD Dept of Labor & Regulation at 605-626-2312

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