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

The Case for an Employee Handbook Acknowledgment Form

It takes a lot to craft an employee handbook-- and your finished product is almost irrelevant without an employee handbook acknowledgment form. Here's why.

by Riia O'Donnell

Which Non-Discrimination Policies to Include in an Employee Handbook

There's a lot of information to fit into a company guidebook, but make sure to cover the basics first. Check out these non-discrimination policies to include in your employee handbook.

by Nicole Roder

Your Guide to ACA Filing in 2019

What happens if you fail to complete your ACA filing in 2019? Don't wait to find out-- here's how to tackle your filings for the Affordable Care Act.

by Dan Marzullo

Is Your Company in a State with LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Laws?

Staying on top of compliance is a full-time job. Here's an added layer: is your company in a state with LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Laws?

by Nicole Roder

What to Know About IRS ACA Information Returns (Or IRS AIR)

The Affordable Care Act Information Returns (also known as IRS AIR) can be complex. We're here to help. These are the deadlines for IRS AIR.

by Dan Marzullo

How Tip Credits Work (And Why it Matters So Much)

With minimum wages increasing across the country, there's one more added layer of complication. What is a tip credit and how does it work?

by Nicole Roder

How to Identify Age Discrimination in the Workplace

Sometimes workplace discrimination is easy to see-- but sometimes it's more subtle. Here's how to identify age discrimination in the workplace.

by Dan Marzullo

Government Shutdown Leads to Extended Deadline for EEO-1 Reporting

The deadline to submit EEO-1 data has been extended to May 31, 2019, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced today. “Because the partial lapse in appropriations postponed opening the survey until early March, we are accordingly extending the deadline to file until May 31, 2019,” says EEOC spokeswoman, Kimberly Smith-Brown. “We urge employers filing […]

by Lisa Burden

You’ve Received a Wage Garnishment Notice–Now What?

What are the next steps after you've received a wage garnishment notice? Here's what to do-- and how to stay compliant while doing it.

by Dan Marzullo

What Does the New Delaware Sexual Harassment Law Mean for Your Organization?

Sexual harassment laws at the state level have been cropping up all over. This is what you should know about the new Delaware sexual harassment law.

by Nicole Roder

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