What changed? Revised Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) forms In the world of Human Resources, change is constant. Recently, the Department of Labor (DOL) revised Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) forms, resulting in extensive changes that require more specific information in notices and medical certifications. Although the use of the forms is optional, many…
Handling Open Enrollment in a Virtual Environment What was once as simple as hosting a series of HR-department led meetings with doughnuts and carrier reps will be very different this year, especially for smaller companies with fewer resources. How will you make sure that every employee receives the crucial information they need to make an…
Work/Life Balance…Can it still exist? In March of 2020, millions of employees across the US started working from home or lost their jobs and “work/life balance” became “work/home/life imbalance.” While the flexibility of working from home is a nice benefit, there are some negative side effects to our “new normal.” If employers do not continue…
The President’s Recent Executive Orders – How do they impact your business? On August 8, 2020, President Trump signed a series of executive memorandums and an executive order to address issues left unresolved by the congressional failure to agree on additional bipartisan stimulus legislation. While three of the executive actions are not tax-related — addressing…
We are happy to announce the availability of our COVID-19 Assistance module in our Payentry® payroll software. Please watch this demonstration to learn more about the additional features related to the recent legislation. Watch Here You can find additional information about the software update on our webhelp site.
On Saturday, August 8, 2020, President Trump issued Executive Orders that extended assistance to many Americans impacted by the Coronavirus. President Trump directed the Treasury Department to allow deferral of the 6.2% Social Security tax on wages for employees making less than $104,000 a year. That suspension would last from September 1 through December 31,…
Developing an Effective Performance Management System A comprehensive performance management system can play an important role in retaining employees and in improving a company’s overall business performance. Recent trends present a less structured approach than the “once a year appraisal and raise” system we have embraced in the past. After this session, you should have…
Recruiting During a Pandemic and the New Normal It is an understatement to say that times have changed. Many companies are hiring now to replace those lost during downsizing and some are expanding. New industries created by the pandemic are ramping up. How do you attract candidates with social distancing and virtual workplaces? After this…
Thu, Aug 13, 2020 2:00 PM ET / 11AM PT The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has very strict rules about which of your employees can be classified as Exempt or Salaried. During an audit, this is one of the first areas of focus. Classifying someone incorrectly can result in significant back pay and penalties.…
Are They Independent Contractors or Employees? Not clearly understanding the difference can be an expensive mistake. The IRS and the Department of Labor (DOL) are conducting more audits than ever before on a variety of classification issues. Are you familiar with the rules each agency uses to determine independent contractor status? After this session, you…