Payroll
Equal Pay Becomes More Complicated for Employers
Although federal anti-discrimination laws have long required that women and men are paid equally for the same work, the new law in California not only expands what may constitute a similar job, but also places the burden of demonstrating that any ...
The New Overtime Rule: Are Your Business Clients Ready?
If finalized, these changes will make nearly five million new workers eligible for overtime pay as early as this year, unless their salary is raised.
Newest Version of BillQuick Includes Features for Improved Automation and Productivity
BQE Software, Inc., which makes time, billing, project management and accounting software, has released BQE BillQuick 2016. The latest version includes more than 80 new features designed to help professional services firms save valuable ...
Successfully Navigating Workplace Safety Issues in 2016
For employers, any increase in OSHA fines could be a costly problem, underscoring the importance of a robust and effective workplace safety policy. However, OSHA’s recent enforcement positions only create confusion over how to implement an effective ...
What to Do When Employee Withholding Is Incorrect
It's not hard to miscalculate employee tax withholding, especially if you do the calculations without the help of a software program. The rates may have changed without your knowledge – rates change at the first of every year, but there have been ...
Misclassification of Workers: What Are Your Options When You Get It Wrong?
Some of the most common worker classification issues occur from misclassification of employees as independent contractors, and classifying common law employees as statutory employees.
Employers Pessimistic On Economy, But Continue Hiring
Small and mid-sized business owners are cautious about the next six months amid greater pessimism about the economy given the stock market volatility and presidential election rhetoric, according to the latest PNC Economic Outlook Survey findings.
How to Avoid Payroll Risks — Know Your Customer!
Knowing your customer is tremendously important, especially in today’s Internet-driven world where the majority of business with some clients may not be done in person.