Paul falls at work and suffers a back injury, but just 3 weeks after going on medical leave he is spotted riding his motorcycle through town. Janice, a production manager at your company, tells an employee who slipped on a wet floor to “suck it up” and doesn’t mention this...
Each year, millions of college students head for interviews at big name companies in the quest for unpaid internships to complete their educational requirements. Many hope that their internships will pan out as full-time jobs, when the truth is these programs are clearly in the favor of the organizations themselves...
Under the Affordable Care Act of 2010, there have been a number of payroll management and employer health insurance requirements that have been rolled out over the last three years in a strategic health care reform timeline. However, this doesn’t all fall onto the shoulders of employers. To make health care...
For any human resource or payroll administrator, the unexpected death of an employee is a heart-wrenching experience. Millions of questions surface, including: what to do and say first in regards to the employee’s family or partner, what health or life benefits did the employee have, and is there an emergency...
In our last post, we focused on the danger of misclassifying workers as 1099 independent contractors instead of as W2 employees – a growing problem in a time when companies are looking for ways to cut corners. Organizations in South Florida and around the U.S. have experienced crushing blows from...
Every year, US employers in South Florida and other states improperly classify their contract workers during year-end tax reporting. This is a mistake that’s costing the US tax payers and the government nearly $1.2 million in lost tax revenues. According to the most recent figures from the inspector general, this...
For the majority of business professionals, the end of the year signals project completion, taking time off, and holiday celebrations. However, for busy HR and payroll administrators, this time of year means payroll, benefit and tax deadlines. There are several tasks that need to be accomplished near the end of...
Small businesses may improve workplace efficiency, safety and management through the outsourcing of payroll services. Depending on the services needed, a small business can choose between a payroll company and PEO (professional employer organization). However, payroll companies and PEOs allow small businesses to operate in different capacities, so it's necessary...
Outsourcing your payroll is more than just a contracted method of managing your company’s paychecks. From saving time to financial budgeting, the advantages of an outsourced payroll solution can help small businesses get on the right track for better management. Even if you think you can handle your payroll taxes...
OSHA (the Occupational Safety and Health Administration) exists to make the workplace a safer environment for everyone, but non-compliance with OSHA regulations could result in serious injury or death. It's important for your business to stay compliant with OSHA, both for your employees' safety and for your financial management. A...
