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Garnishment: What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know to Protect Themselves
“What the CCPA wants to do is make sure that not too much is being taken out from a debtor's paycheck each week, because that then just results in more financial issues and more strains.” In episode #124 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small...
Garnishment: What Every Small Business Owner Needs to Know to Protect Themselves
“What the CCPA wants to do is make sure that not too much is being taken out from a debtor's paycheck each week, because that then just results in more financial issues and more strains.” In episode #124 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small...
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How Your Hiring Process Impacts Your Employment Brand
As an employer, your hiring process serves as the first impression applicants have about your business. It plays a key role in forming your brand image in the applicant’s mind. If you want to navigate a labor shortage and bring in top talent, you need to learn...
Spring Cleaning Your Leadership Checklist
In a recent edition of the New York Times, Daniel Goleman summarized his key list of leadership imperatives. There's no breakthrough learnings in Mr. Goleman's list but it serves as a constant reminder of the distinction between managing and leading. Spring...
Is It Time to Put the Performance Review on a PIP?
Recently, the Society of Human Resources posted the following article which continues the movement towards alternative performance management processes that more realistically reflect the nature of how work is performed and communications around performance are more...
Seven Green Business Initiatives to Reduce Your Corporate Carbon Footprint
By: Craig Seager, Sales & Channel Director EMEA & APAC Going green. Recycling. Reducing waste. These are terms that have been top of mind for us as individuals for many years. But many businesses still haven’t jumped on the “green initiative” bandwagon. The...
The Internet of Things Designed for Businesses of Today
By: Joe Karbowski, Global SVP of Technology “Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain,” said the Wizard of Oz to Dorothy and her trio of friends when they returned to the Emerald City. The mysterious man behind the curtain comes to mind when I read articles...
Reminder: OSHA 300A Forms Must Be Posted by February 1
Have you prepared your OSHA 300A Form to be posted by February 1, 2015 yet? 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...
Did You Know – Workers’ Compensation
To kick off 2015, we are offering a workers’ compensation promotion for all of our clients. If you use TelePay Insurance for your workers’ comp needs, you will receive a 20% discount on your payroll service.Our pay-as-you-go service allows you to pay exact premiums at...
Understanding the Actual Utilization of Your Corporate Real Estate
In the latest installment of our executive series on the blog Nigel Clarke, Global SVP of EMEA & APAC, discusses the value of understanding the actual utilization of your organization's real estate and the effect a growing mobile workforce can have. The Mobile...
The ACA Employer Mandate and Health Coverage Reporting Requirements
Effective January 1, 2015: The Employer Mandate and Health Coverage Reporting Requirements Two requirements of health care reform that affect employers are going into effect on January 1, 2015. First, after much debate and delay, the first phase of the Employer...
Hiring & Managing Top Sales Talent
As HR professionals, we are often asked, "How can I get my sales team to become top performers?" or, "Is there a way to ignite a spark of enthusiasm and passion in my sales team?" Although sales consultants and sales trainers can definitely address this question, we...
Pandemic Planning – Health in the Workplace:
With increased media coverage about the Ebola outbreak, employers may wonder what workplace action should be taken. This is also a good time to discuss keeping your workplace germ free as the flu season gets into full force. Keep in mind that the likelihood of Ebola...
There’s A New Way to Work – Get Used to It!
By: Steven Rodriguez, Chief Operating Officer There’s a new way to work and I’m not talking about your commute to the office. Actually, when you look at work trends closely, there are several new ways to work.The movements I’m talking about include: Working from home...
Maximizing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Program at Your Organization
By Joe Karbowski, Global SVP of Technology The term BYOD first emerged in 2009. That’s when Intel first recognized that many of its own employees chose to use their personal mobile phones instead of an IT-approved device. Today, around 60% of U.S. employees say they...
Individual Health Plan Premium Reimbursement Delay
The IRS recently issued a notice that provides transitional relief to small employers who provide reimbursements for their employees to purchase individual health insurance on the marketplace. With that relief, however, the IRS also clarified that the new...
Is It Time for Wearable Tech in the Workplace?
By Tom Loveland, Global SVP of Product Strategy In just a few short years, wearable technology has gone from birth, to crawl to run. In fact the first wearable, produced by Jawbone in 2011, just celebrated its fourth birthday. You can see a complete history of...
Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) or Employee?
Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) or Employee?It is critical that business owners correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors.Generally, you must withhold income taxes, withhold and pay Social Security...
California Mandatory Sick Leave Frequently Asked Questions (Updated)
California Mandatory Sick Leave Frequently Asked Questions (Updated)Back in our February newsletter, we posted a list of frequently asked questions from the state of California’s website about the mandatory sick leave law. Since then, our clients have asked specific...
Employer Mandate – Coming January 1, 2015 – Health Coverage Reporting Requirements
Two requirements of health care reform that affect employers will be going into effect on January 1, 2015. First, after much debate and delay, the first phase of the Employer Mandate (or “Play or Pay” Provision) will begin. Once it is fully implemented, this provision...
FSA, HSA, and 401(k) Contribution Limits to Increase in 2015
Several of the most common benefit plans and account types have an increased allowance for contribution limits in 2015. The IRS has announced that it will raise the annual dollar limit on contributions for health care flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings...
Wellness Programs – EEOC Casts Uncertainty on Popular Corporate Incentive Programs
Employee Benefits & Executive CompensationAction Item: Employers with wellness programs that involve higher premiums or other increased cost-sharing for employees who do not participate should review their wellness strategies to assess their compliance with the...
Is a Disciplinary Action Meeting Paid Time? What about other Meetings?
Question & AnswerQ. We had a disciplinary issue with an hourly employee last week. Instead of reporting at normal time to work, we instead asked that they report later in the morning for a meeting with supervisors. In the meeting, we suspended her for two days and...
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