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SaaS Payroll: 6 Tips to Find the Perfect Solution
Software as a Service (SaaS) is the term used for software that’s delivered and used totally online or in the cloud. As more businesses turn to online solutions to manage their workflows, do accounting, etc., it should be no surprise to see that payroll processing is no exception. From tax-filing and employee self-service to data security and compliance management, SaaS payroll automates routine tasks and ensures accuracy, so business leaders can focus on what really matters, improving the bottom line. If you’re in the market for an online payroll system, you’ll need a sharp eye to find the perfect match for your organization. Keep in mind, not all payroll software is created equal. Whether you want to go with a bare-bones solution or...
Minimum Wage by State and 2019 Increases
Federal Minimum Wage 2019 For many medium-to-small sized organizations, managing the myriad of federal compliance regulations is a top challenge. In fact, a recent Paycor survey found that 42% of organizations have negative feelings about their compliance management practices. In most instances, compliance management falls squarely on HR’s shoulders, and with limited resources and understaffed departments, keeping up with the many changes that continue to impact the current landscape is a tall task. That challenge is becoming even more daunting with the recent rise in local and state mandates for regulations like paid sick leave, state tax changes, pay equity laws and minimum wage increases. In 2019, nineteen states across the country...
How and Why to Create an Employee Grievance Policy
Regardless of size or industry, every company will eventually have its share of disputes and disagreements among its employees. These conflicts tend to lead to problems for your business – from unmotivated workers all the way to negative publicity or even employee lawsuits. The Role of Human Resources HR should work closely with management to ensure a formal grievance procedure and policy is in place. Having a formal process gives your employees a practical, efficient way to express their concerns. This enables you to get in front of any problems quickly, so they don’t turn into a bigger issue for your company. Keep in mind, when you address grievances, employees feel respected which is important for engaging and retaining your...
Franchise Payroll: Answering Tough Questions
It’s no secret that payroll for franchisees and franchisors can be a hodgepodge of confusion. Who’s responsible for payroll? Often, it’s a toss-up. With so much confusion it’s easy to fall victim to major fines and penalties. That’s why it’s so important to get payroll right. If you’re one of the lucky few (a franchise with a built-in payroll provider as part of the franchise agreement), great! But if not, you may be left with tedious HR tasks that take your focus away from your customers. Before we dive deeper, let’s identify the players in the game. “Employer” “Franchisor” and “Franchisee” Who’s Who? Owning a franchise is similar in many ways to running an independent small business, such as a restaurant or dry cleaners. One of the...
10 Must Haves for HR SaaS
Software as a Service (SaaS) is the term used for software that’s delivered and used entirely online or in the cloud, meaning that no software is actually installed on employees’ hard drives. More and more businesses are turning to cloud-based solutions to manage their workflows, run accounting and control their supply chains, often as part of a larger enterprise resources planning (ERP) solution. Probably not surprisingly to most, the HR function is no exception. A SaaS human resources solution can enable small and midsize business owners to control every aspect of their employee management tasks online. And in doing so, HR departments can eliminate mundane and error-prone manual tasks such as wrangling multiple spreadsheets and...
The Pros and Cons of Flexible Work Arrangements
Back in the day, the primary determining factor for a candidate choosing your company over your competitors’ was salary. Nowadays, the tide is turning toward the employee benefits your company offers; specifically, flexible work arrangements. In fact, FlexJobs 2018 Annual Survey found that the top three factors today’s candidates look for in a job are: Work-life Balance Salary Flexible Work Options Companies that offer flexible work arrangements reap big rewards, from access to top talent to increased retention rates. Enabling employees to work from home on a regular basis can also boost overhead cost savings when you’re not required to maintain office space for everyone. You’ll likely see improved attendance and productivity, as well as...
Paid Sick Leave Laws By State
Everyone, at one time or another, has worked with that person who comes to work with a bad cold (We’re hopeful it wasn’t you). Not only is it annoying, it also jeopardizes the health of other employees. But have you ever stopped to think that maybe that co-worker came to work because they didn’t have enough paid sick time available and wouldn’t get paid for a missed day or two? Here’s a high-level overview of states’ paid sick leave laws for private sector employers. Keep in mind this list is not inclusive of every state’s laws; there are many more nuances to understand and comply with. Alabama Paid Sick Leave Laws No state sick leave laws. Alaska Paid Sick Leave Laws No state sick leave laws. Arizona Paid Sick Leave Laws Covered...
Compliance with State and Municipality Sick Leaves
In the past, granting paid sick leave was at the employer’s discretion in the private sector. While employees are covered for long-term leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), there’s no federal paid sick leave act that requires private employers to pay for short-term sick leave. But now we’re seeing a growing movement of laws being created at the state and municipality levels that are designed to protect employees who might be forced to choose between going to work sick and infecting their co-workers, or calling in sick and potentially losing pay and, in the worst-case scenario, even their jobs. Paid sick leave gives an employee financial peace of mind when they find that they can’t work because either they’re sick or...
The Case for Employee Background Checks (That Includes You, Small Businesses)
Hiring can be tough in this job market, and you may feel the pressure to move fast—whether to win a candidate before someone else does, because you desperately need the role filled, or simply because you need to get back to running your business. It can be tempting to trust your gut and skip a more thorough hiring process. But each employee represents a piece of your growing brand, and the results could affect the company for the long run. It’s worth doing things right. Looking Ahead: The Risk of Skimping Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh told Business Insider that as he reflected on the company, the biggest category of mistakes was in hiring: “If you add up the cost of our bad hires, and the bad decisions they made—and then, they in turn hire more...
What is a Union Shop?
A union shop is a place of employment that requires its employees to join a union. At these companies, employees are required to belong to or pay dues to the union as a condition of retaining employment. Union shops are permitted only in states that have not passed “right-to-work” laws prohibiting practices that force employees to join or pay dues or fees to a labor union. What’s the Difference between Closed Shop, Union Shop, Open Shop, Agency Shop and Right-to-Work? Closed ShopA company that only employs union members and requires them to secure and maintain union membership as a condition of employment. Union ShopA company that doesn’t require employees to join a union in order to be hired, but they must join within 30 days of...
Payroll for Restaurants
When you’re a small business owner running a full-service restaurant, you can’t afford to make financial missteps. It’s especially important for small businesses to keep an eye on their labor costs. As all restaurant owners well know, restaurant industry payroll is highly complex making it more prone to errors. Not only do you have to figure out wages for your tipped employees, but you also have the added complication of figuring out shortfalls and calculating your FICA tip credit. That’s a lot of computing—and a lot to potentially mess up. State Minimum Wage Laws States’ minimum wage requirements vary, but federal law dictates that if you operate in a state that uses the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA) federal minimum wage, your...
Executive Summary of the BUILD Web Summit
BUILD a Company No One Wants to Leave More than 10,000 HR professionals registered for Paycor’s two-day BUILD Web Summit! Industry experts offered insights on how to build a company no one wants to leave. If you missed the Summit, here’s a quick overview of each session. BUILD a Compelling Benefits Package In a hypercompetitive job market, the benefits you offer can help you recruit, engage and retain talent. Our speaker, Andrea Toben, says that building the right benefits package is one of the most important things you’ll do in the life of your business. Andrea advises companies to consider these non-traditional programs. Financial BenefitsFinancial and estate planning assistance Budgeting and cash-flow tracking tools Credit monitoring...
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