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21 03, 2025

6 Explanations of At-Will Employment

Judy Wolff 2025-03-12T11:19:50-04:00 March 21st, 2025|Uncategorized|

What does it mean for an employee to be "at-will" for both the employee and the employer? Here are 7 articles that explain "at-will" employment. https://www.indeed.com/hire/c/info/at-will-employment-what-is-this-exactly https://resources.workable.com/hr-terms/what-is-at-will-employment https://legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/insights/articles/what-is-at-will-employment https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/at-will_employment https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/employment-at-will_doctrine https://www.themuse.com/advice/at-will-employment

7 03, 2025

When is an employer required to furnish an employee with a uniform?

Judy Wolff 2025-01-27T12:50:56-05:00 March 7th, 2025|Uncategorized|

In response to many inquiries, the Wage and Hour Division has prepared the following statement which contains the answers to the most frequently as questions about uniform procurement and maintenance under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Note that the minimum wage has increased since this FAQ was published in 1981. (1) (Q) When is [...]

21 02, 2025

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Judy Wolff 2024-12-02T10:23:35-05:00 February 21st, 2025|Uncategorized|

Did you know that we post articles of interest to small business owners every weekday on Facebook? Now you do! Our posts cover a wide range of topics on payroll, human resources, business management and more. We post about trends, tips, and best practices. Check us out!

14 02, 2025

What Employers Should Know About Overtime Laws

Judy Wolff 2024-12-02T10:07:20-05:00 February 14th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Overtime can be confusing, but ignoring the rules isn’t an option. Not understanding overtime laws can lead to costly mistakes and some pretty unhappy employees. Here’s what employers should know to keep things smooth and compliant. First, who qualifies for overtime? Not every employee does, which is where some confusion comes in. Generally, employees paid [...]

7 02, 2025

Guide to Understanding Payroll: A Beginner’s Guide

Judy Wolff 2024-10-30T10:06:34-04:00 February 7th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Getting started with payroll for your business can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! This beginner’s guide covers the essentials to help you confidently manage payroll and keep things running smoothly. 1. What Is Payroll? Payroll is the process of compensating employees for their work, including calculating earnings, withholding taxes, and ensuring employees [...]

24 01, 2025

Payroll Terminology 101: Key Terms Every Business Owner Should Know

Judy Wolff 2024-10-30T10:00:57-04:00 January 24th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Starting a business means learning a *ton* of new things, and payroll terminology can feel like a whole new language. Knowing a few key terms can save you time, money, and a lot of headaches. Here’s a quick breakdown of some basics every business owner should know. Gross Pay vs. Net Pay: Gross pay is [...]

17 01, 2025

Handy Reference Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Judy Wolff 2024-12-30T10:29:43-05:00 January 17th, 2025|Uncategorized|

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in Federal, State, and local governments. The Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) administers and enforces the FLSA with respect to private employment, [...]

10 01, 2025

Federal Reserve Holidays for 2025

Judy Wolff 2024-12-30T10:28:38-05:00 January 10th, 2025|Uncategorized|

Here are the Federal Reserve Holidays for 2025. All banks and other financial institutions (including payroll bureaus) are closed.

3 01, 2025

2025 tax updates & retirement contribution limits

Judy Wolff 2024-12-30T10:28:14-05:00 January 3rd, 2025|Uncategorized|

Here are the 2025 updates for Social Security, Medicare, and MA PFML taxes:• 6.2% Social Security tax on the first $176,100 of wages (6.2% × $176,100 makes the maximum tax $10,918.20).• 1.45% Medicare tax on the first $200,000 of wages.• 2.35% Medicare tax (regular 1.45% Medicare tax plus 0.9% additional Medicare tax) on all wages [...]

28 12, 2024

PayPlus holidays for 2025

Judy Wolff 2024-10-28T13:06:39-04:00 December 28th, 2024|Uncategorized|

The following dates are PayPlus and Federal Reserve Bank holidays for 2025: Wednesday, January 1st New Year’s Day Monday, January 20th Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, February 17th Washington’s Birthday Monday, May 26th Memorial Day Thursday, June 19th Juneteenth Independence Day Friday, July 4th Independence Day Monday, September 1st Labor Day Monday, October [...]

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