May 4, 2020 | Human Resources
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of individuals throughout the world. In this environment, where people are increasingly anxious and may be socially isolated. It is even more important that managers support the mental health of their team...
May 1, 2020 | Human Resources, Regulatory Updates, Small Business Resources
Employers who are filing Form 7200, Advance Payment of Employer Credits Due to COVID-19 should read the instructions carefully and take their time when completing this form to avoid mistakes. Here are some common errors to avoid when filling out Form 7200: Missing or...
Apr 29, 2020 | Human Resources
We understand that transitioning your entire team from working on-site to working from home can be a difficult process. Here are a few ways we can help simplify this process for you: Come Aboard Benefits: With our digital onboarding application, you can: Store...
Apr 17, 2020 | Human Resources, Workers Comp
Most businesses today are very interested in conserving as much cash as possible. Keep reading to learn how something we call, “Pay as you go” (PAYG) workers comp insurance, can improve your cash flow.All states except Texas require workers compensation coverage for...
Apr 16, 2020 | Human Resources
Taxpayers should be on the lookout for IRS impersonation calls, texts and email phishing attempts about the coronavirus or COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments. These scams can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft. Here’s what taxpayers should know: The IRS will...
Apr 7, 2020 | Human Resources
On April 2, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service urged taxpayers to be on the lookout for a surge of calls and email phishing attempts about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. These contacts can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft. “We urge people to take...
Apr 6, 2020 | Human Resources
The physical presence requirement of the Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9, requires that employers, or an authorized representative, physically examine, with the employee present, the unexpired document(s) the employee presents from the Lists of...
Apr 2, 2020 | Human Resources
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Since the enactment of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on March 18, new information and guidance has been released periodically. Below you will find a summary of the most relevant information. We will continue to...
Mar 26, 2020 | Human Resources
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Small business owners in all U.S. states and territories...
Mar 24, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Industry News
Including the information in the link below, this is all we currently know about the payroll tax credit under the FFCRA and how to access or administer it. We will update the HR Support Center as soon as new information or guidance is available. On Friday, March 20,...
Mar 20, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Industry News
On March 18, President Trump signed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which includes several payroll-related provisions. Emergency Paid Sick Leave Effective April 2 through December 31, 2020, private employers with fewer than 500 employees...
Mar 19, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Industry News
We have noticed there have been a lot of discussions surrounding Telemedicine, given current events, and we have received questions regarding this service. Telemedicine gives your employees around-the-clock access to board-certified physicians via phone or video....
Mar 19, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Industry News
As the 2019 novel coronavirus spreads, employers are faced with many dilemmas and are searching for clear answers to their many concerns. Employers want to know how they can protect their employees, what their obligations are under the law, and what steps need to be...
Mar 18, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Recruiting
A global pandemic may be an uncomfortable situation for employers and business owners, but there are ways to minimize the effect on how you operate your business. Other than with businesses like restaurants, manufacturers, retailers, etc. which require a physical...
Mar 14, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Recruiting
A Letter to our Valued Customers. As you are undoubtedly aware, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, continues to be an issue of concern nationally and internationally. During this time, we are committed to the safety of our team as well as...
Mar 2, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Recruiting
Do your employees travel for work? Exempt employees generally are not entitled to additional compensation for travel time, but some employers may be unsure about how to pay hourly employees for their travel. Travel time employers must pay for Travel...
Feb 17, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Industry News, Product News, Recruiting, Retirement Services
New legislation passed in December 2019 makes it better than ever to offer a retirement plan for your employees. The SECURE Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) was passed on December 19, 2019 and includes revised tax credits to help employers...
Feb 13, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Recruiting
If you are in a management position, there will be a point in your career when you will encounter an employee whose performance isn’t up to par – if you haven’t already. Having an underperformer on your team can be frustrating. If someone on your team isn’t...
Feb 10, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Recruiting
Even if you love what you do and are successfully executing on hard work, a busy lifestyle can still weigh you down. Burnout is so common these days, the World Health Organization (WHO) considers it to be a legitimate health condition. According to the WHO, burnout...
Feb 6, 2020 | Benefits, Human Resources, Recruiting
In January, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a notice announcing a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. USCIS has announced that as of January 31, 2020, employers should begin using Form I-9 with a version date of...
