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What Employers Need to Know About FIT Withholding on Paychecks

When running payroll, few things are as consistently misunderstood as federal income tax withholding, or FIT. Employers often find themselves fielding questions from employees about why their take-home pay is lower than expected or whether their federal taxes are being calculated correctly. Understanding how FIT works-and what “FIT on paycheck” really means-helps you ensure compliance, maintain […]

What is a PEO and is it Right for Your Business?

When your organization is in it’s earlier infancy stages, you may not have the resources to manage the full scope of HR/payroll functions, so you may want help managing your

How to Process Payroll in 8 Simple Steps

Effective payroll processing is critical to your business operations. It ensures your workforce is compensated accurately, reduces the additional tax burden for your employees and improves compliance with state and

How to Run Payroll for a Nonprofit Organization

Nonprofits are under constant scrutiny to prove they are adhering to efficient financial management. This includes non-profit payroll. Here, we look at establishing a dependable, transparent, and efficient financial system

Understanding Comp Time: Guidelines for Employers

Understanding Comp Time: Guidelines for Employers Compensatory time off, or “comp time,” is often misused by employers who don’t understand Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) laws. As a very specific

Q3 2023 State of Workforce Activity

Q3 workforce activity dips initially for a seasonal summer slowdown, though improvements throughout the quarter suggest a steady Q4. Table of Contents Introduction Following the surprising strength in workforce activity

Time Theft by the Numbers: Stats & Laws You Need to Know

Employee Time Theft Some people consider theft to be taking physical property without the owner’s consent. But as a business owner, you know that definition is too limited. Employees can

Q2 2023 State of Workforce Activity

Q2 workforce activity shows labor market resiliency, with most sectors, company sizes, and regions showing y/y and q/q improvements. Table of Contents Introduction The year for workforce activity had a

Demystifying Payroll Deductions: Pre & Post Tax Calculations

Payroll deductions require accurate calculations to ensure your organization remains compliant. Here we help demystify payroll deductions with an overview of pre and post-tax calculations.

HR Compliance Checklist – What You Need to Know

The regulatory landscape regarding HR matters continues to evolve and become more complex. However, this doesn’t mean that HR executives or company leaders can take their foot off the gas

AI in HR – The Importance of the Human Factor

Across all industries and business sectors, emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are set to transform both our personal and professional lives. In fact, AI is growing at

SUTA Tax Information and Reporting Guidelines

The State Unemployment Tax Act, or SUTA, is a payroll tax for unemployment benefits. Also known as State unemployment insurance (SUI), reemployment tax, and employment security tax, your payroll team

What is a Statutory Employee? Tax and Benefit Implications

As an employer, you might have scenarios where you hire employees under contract. Although a contract worker doesn’t require any tax and benefit considerations at your end, if they strictly