Tax-Loving Strategies for Small Business: Taxes from the Perspective of a Small Business Owner Taxes are an inevitable part of running a business. If you’re
10 EEOC Tips for Small Businesses 10 EEOC Tips for Small Businesses The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is an independent federal agency created by
Washington Minimum Wage Laws Federal minimum wage law is governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The current federal minimum wage rate is $7.25
$29 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund Accepting Applications Restaurants began submitting applications May 3, 2021, to the Small Business Association (SBA) for a grant program geared
Rhode Island Minimum Wage Rate Set to Increase to $15 by 2025 Rhode Island has amended its minimum wage law to raise the state’s minimum
Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors In 2015, the Obama administration established a requirement that federal contractors and subcontractors must offer paid sick leave to
Which Federal Employment Laws Apply to My Company There are a number of different federal employment laws that have their own rules for covered employers.
States Update Employee Leave Requirements For Coronavirus In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, states have passed new laws and issued new regulations and guidance
Illinois does not currently have a statewide law requiring private employers to provide employees with paid sick leave. However, the City of Chicago Minimum Wage
State Disability Insurance Laws Only a few states require employers to provide disability insurance coverage to employees for non-work-related illnesses or injuries. Currently, there are
The Benefits of Providing Accident Insurance For a growing number of employers, voluntary accident insurance plans may play a part in rounding out employee benefits
No spam, only notifications that businesses need to know about.
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues, employers are discerning appropriate actions to prioritize health and safety within their workplace. Organizations are responsible for protecting the
Independent Contractor or Employee Guidelines Prior to hiring an independent contractor, rather than as an employee, you should carefully review the criteria below to be
Starting The Path of Entrepreneurship Make up your mind that you are going to be one or the other and don’t look back. Decide if
On Feb. 26, 2021, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) issued Disaster Relief Notice 2021-01 to provide guidance on the duration
Life insurance is one of the most common employer-provided benefits. This article covers the basics you should know, from types of coverage to promoting it
Hiring can be a time-consuming, costly and stressful process, especially for both large and small businesses. Just when you think you’ve found the perfect candidate,
Since being established as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act in March 2020, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been the
All group medical benefit plans fall into one of two categories: self-funded or fully insured. The choice of one over the other should not
Each presidential transition brings changes to the Human Capital Management landscape. When President Donald Trump took office in 2016, he overturned or revised many
Managing payroll is one of the fundamentals of running a small business with employees. It’s also one of the most arduous tasks, which is why most
The Small Business Administration (SBA) and the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) recently released a simpler Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application Form 3508S
10 EEOC Tips for Small Businesses 10 EEOC Tips for Small Businesses The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is an independent federal agency created by
Mistakes in employee benefits and human resources can be quite costly to employers—in the form of extra benefits, complaints, lawsuits, government-assessed fines and penalties, and
The Benefits of Providing Accident Insurance For a growing number of employers, voluntary accident insurance plans may play a part in rounding out employee benefits
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, states have passed new laws and issued new regulations and guidance about employee leave taken for COVID-19 reasons.
Payroll records help you stay organized, but how long do you have to keep them for? While there are a few payroll records you can
As a business owner, you probably have too much on your plate, from crunching the numbers, being the face of the company to managing your
Understanding Different Types of Life Insurance Life insurance is one of the most common employer-provided benefits. This article covers the basics of life insurance and
Communicating With Employees About COVID-19 Vaccines Employee communications related to the pandemic have played a major role in keeping employees safe and healthy while navigating
As a business owner, there are plenty of questions that keep you up at night. How can you get more customers? Are you going to
When we conduct our initial consultation with small businesses that reach out to us, we notice that all businesses have the same core problems. Large or small, millions of dollars in revenue or thousands of dollars in revenue, we hear the same complaints. Surprisingly, everyone complains about how they need to generate revenue and implement a marketing strategy that works better.
— On Jan. 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule that clarifies how to determine whether a worker is
Even as stay-at-home orders and restrictions are lifted, daily operations won’t be business-as-usual for many across the country. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is still going
BALANCING WORK AND KIDS GOING BACK TO SCHOOL The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic makes it a school year like no other. Parents have had to make
Speak with one of our representatives to receive a consultation on strategies that can improve your business.