What is a Pay Card?

What is a Pay Card?

What is a Pay Card? More businesses are switching to pay cards than traditional paychecks or direct deposit. Pay cards can save employers and employees money and provide more convenience. A pay card is a reloadable prepaid card offered by an employer to pay...
Payroll Terminology Made Easy

Payroll Terminology Made Easy

Payroll Terminology Made Easy Payroll terminology can look like alphabet soup or a foreign language. And, terms used by the Department of Labor (DOL) or Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can make it more confusing. Don’t despair, let us guide you on important terms used...
Employer Payroll Tax Responsibilities

Employer Payroll Tax Responsibilities

Employer Payroll Tax Responsibilities Employers have a responsibility to accurately calculate, pay and remit payroll deductions from their employees’ pay.  Employee satisfaction is key to ensuring your business runs smoothly. A key element to employee satisfaction...
Exempt or Non-Exempt

Exempt or Non-Exempt

Exempt or Non-Exempt Determining if an employee is exempt or non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) is sometimes challenging. The FLSA requires that most employees in the United States be paid at least the federal minimum wage for all hours worked and...
Test Your I-9 Knowledge

Test Your I-9 Knowledge

Test Your I-9 Knowledge Your level of I-9 knowledge can affect your compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986.  This federal regulation forbids employers from knowingly hiring individuals who are not authorized to work in the United States....
Independent Contractor or Employee?

Independent Contractor or Employee?

Independent Contractor or Employee? Many times, businesses use the services of someone that they believe is an independent contractor.  The individual does not want to be an employee and the business is happy with an independent contractor arrangement. But, are there...