Payroll
What Are Prevailing Wages?
What Are Prevailing Wages? Prevailing wages have been around in the United States since 1931 when the federal government created the Davis Bacon Act. In the Davis Bacon Act, contractors and subcontractors who are working on a federally funded project that costs over $2,000 must pay their laborers the locally prevailing wages and fringe benefits…
Read MoreSelecting The Right Payroll Provider
Selecting The Right Payroll Provider As a business owner, there are a ton of things that you may be handling on your own. From product development and audience testing to marketing and customer service, running a business is a tall order. Luckily, some things can be easily outsourced, so long as you find the right…
Read MoreOutsourcing Payroll Can Benefit Your Business
How Outsourcing Payroll Can Benefit Your Business In the course of running your own business, you’re likely to take on a lot of responsibilities. Small business owners frequently end up handling everything from fixing the sink to dealing with customer service inquiries. While a strong independent streak can help a business thrive, especially in its…
Read MoreMinimum Wage Changes
Minimum Wage Changes It sounds great, and it is, but this will take time. It is not a pie in the sky. This increase in minimum wage will not be instant, nor the same amount in all areas of New York. Let’s look at some facts so we can understand exactly what is happening and…
Read MoreThe Advantages of Outsourcing Your Payroll
The Advantages of Outsourcing Your Payroll Every company must decide the best way to handle their payroll needs, and most will begin by keeping all their processes in-house. And while there is value in this, at a certain point it will be necessary to research the benefits of outsourcing these tasks. Here is a list…
Read MoreGrow your small business in 2017
New ideas to help you small business grow in 2017 There are a lot of things to keep an eye on in 2017, but for most small business owners, the ongoing mission is to find new ways to increase growth and profits. There are a lot of patterns to be found in watching successful businesses…
Read MoreFLSA Changes: FAQs
The new FLSA rules go into effect December 1, 2016. Here are some common questions we’ve received. What are the new minimum salary levels, and when will they go up next? As of December 1, 2016, most exempt executive, administrative, professional, and computer employees need to be paid at least $913 per week ($47,476 per…
Read MoreThe Performance Evaluation Cycle
The Performance Evaluation Cycle Many people look forward to annual performance reviews the way they look forward to oil changes and tune-ups. Sure, these are standard operating procedures, but they can be a hassle and they could reveal bad news. As a result, reviews are often done poorly. They’re treated as an afterthought and rushed…
Read MoreWhen to Take a Chance on an Applicant
When to Take a Chance Every hiring manager receives applications from people who are clearly unqualified for the job. Sometimes, however, a candidate with no direct or seemingly-relevant experience applies for a position and, for some reason or another, captures their attention. Often the manager believes the promising applicant could be an exceptional employee, but…
Read MoreWhen Exempt Status Is a Status Symbol
When Exempt Status Is a Status Symbol Employees who will be transitioned from an exempt to non-exempt classification because of the new FLSA overtime rules may resent the change in classification. They may feel that tracking time is beneath them, that they’re being micromanaged, that their position has less prestige, or that their work has…
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