Jul 2, 2019 | Holiday Notices
Plan Ahead for Independence Day Bank Holiday Payroll Banks will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2019, in observance of Independence Day. If you are a direct deposit customer or CPS Checks customer, please submit payroll at least one business day early to ensure...
Jun 28, 2019 | Industry News
Women in the tech world frequently struggle with gender perceptions and discrimination. While many women want to start their own businesses to escape the traditional workplace and enjoy greater autonomy, many others are seeking to move up the ladder in their...
Jun 26, 2019 | Human Resources
The most important thing to remember about non-discretionary bonuses is that when issued to a non-exempt employee, they must be included in the employee’s regular rate of pay when calculating overtime. A discretionary bonus, as its name implies, is a bonus in...
Jun 6, 2019 | Industry News
Small business owners may qualify for a home office deduction that will help them save money on their taxes, and benefit their bottom line. Taxpayers can take this deduction if they use a portion of their home exclusively, and on a regular basis, for any of the...
Jun 3, 2019 | Human Resources
The hotly contested issue of what exactly needs to be filed for EEO-1 component 2 reporting this year has been resolved—at least for now. Pay data for both 2017 and 2018 must be reported to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) by September 30, 2019....
May 21, 2019 | Human Resources
Plan Ahead for Memorial Day Bank Holiday Payroll Banks will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2019, in observance of Memorial Day. If you are a direct deposit customer or CPS Checks customer, please submit payroll at least one business day early to ensure proper...
May 16, 2019 | Industry News
Computer security should be an ongoing concern for every organization. Individuals who try to gain unauthorized access to computer systems are always trying to figure out new methods to cause harm and steal data. Today, keystroke loggers or “keyloggers” (which...
Apr 29, 2019 | Human Resources
Late last year the IRS warned of an uptick in payroll-related fraud crimes. HR functions of businesses of all types are at risk. One scam in particular has been seen more frequently over the last month. Fraudsters are sending emails attempting to convince payroll...
Apr 5, 2019 | Human Resources
Even with video conferencing and messaging apps, fully involving remote employees in team and company meetings remains a challenge. There may be no replacing the experience of being physically in the room, but you can take steps to make these meetings more productive...
Mar 22, 2019 | Human Resources
Recently, the Social Security Administration (SSA) began mailing informational notifications to businesses who submitted wage and tax statements (Form W-2) that contain name and Social Security number (SSN) combinations that do not match their records. The SSA...
Mar 8, 2019 | Human Resources
In December, The Washington Post reported on an odd, eyebrow-raising phenomenon in the working world: employees are “ghosting” their employers. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, ghosting is an unfortunately common practice in the dating scene. It occurs when someone...
Feb 28, 2019 | Human Resources
In an effort to create more diversity-friendly workplaces, companies have been training employees to recognize their unconscious biases. As the term implies, these biases are below the surface, unintended, and often undesired. They’re implicit rather than explicit....
Feb 13, 2019 | Human Resources
What is Employment Branding? Employment branding is the process of creating market perception of an organization as an employee’s choice in the labor market. Employment branding is essential to analyze so that employers can understand what motivates...
Feb 12, 2019 | Human Resources
Plan Ahead for Washington’s Birthday Bank Holiday Payroll Banks will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2019, in observance of Washington’s Birthday. If you are a direct deposit customer or CPS Checks customer, please submit payroll at least one...
Feb 5, 2019 | Human Resources
Who is Affected? With the start of a new year, employers should review their wage and hour practices. The Department of Labor (DOL) has released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking about overtime pay in 2019. The DOL may increase the salary threshold for...
Jan 30, 2019 | Human Resources
OSHA 300A Forms Must Be Posted Beginning February 1, 2019 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) mandates that all employers who are required to maintain the OSHA 300 Log of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses post a summary of the previous...
Jan 23, 2019 | Human Resources
What is Progressive Discipline? Behavioral problems and poor performance can be detrimental to the bottom line; many employers want to terminate problematic employees as soon as possible. Small businesses may not feel that they have the time or money to work on...
Jan 17, 2019 | Human Resources, Recruiting
Staying Out of Danger Zones What interview questions should you avoid? You will ask safe questions by keeping them related to the position you are attempting to fill. Ask the candidate about their knowledge, skill set, and experience. You do not want to inquire...
Jan 15, 2019 | Holiday Notices, Industry News
Banks will be closed on Monday, January 21, 2019, in observance of the MLK Jr. Day holiday.If you are a direct deposit customer or CPS Checks customer, please submit payroll at least one business day early to ensure proper funding of employee bank accounts.Our MLK Jr....
Jan 8, 2019 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates
How long should you keep Tax Records? The IRS generally recommends keeping copies of tax returns and supporting documents at least three years. Employment tax records should be kept at least four years after the date that the tax becomes due or paid, whichever is...
