Feb 8, 2024 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates, Small Business Resources
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule, effective March 11, 2024, revising the Department’s guidance on how to analyze who is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  This final rule rescinds...
Feb 1, 2024 | Product News, Small Business Resources, Workers Comp
Depending on the state in which you employ workers, you may have to have a workers compensation policy with the first employee you hire. EasyWComp is a “Pay-as-you-go” (PAYG) workers’ compensation insurance that offers several advantages over...
Jan 12, 2024 | Human Resources, Product News, Small Business Resources
Below is an example of a typical question posed by a business manager and the type of answer you might get by using an HR support organization. Q: “We would like to add a working interview to our selection process. Is this permitted and are there other options to...
Nov 15, 2023 | Industry News, Regulatory Updates, Retirement Services, Small Business Resources
IRS Updates Retirement Account Limits 401(k) limit increases to $23,000 for 2024, IRA limit rises to $7,000 The Internal Revenue Service announced November 1st, 2023 that the amount individuals can contribute to their 401(k) plans in 2024 has increased to...
Oct 26, 2023 | Regulatory Updates, Small Business Resources
State Increases to Minimum Wages in 2024 Each state, and in some cases each city, is responsible for setting its own minimum wage laws.  Below are each state’s minimum wage listings with upcoming changes noted. Dates are provided since changes go into effect...
Oct 12, 2023 | Product News, Small Business Resources
Top 3 Reasons to Outsource Your Payroll Using an outsourced payroll company can offer several advantages for small businesses. Here are the top three reasons: Expertise and Compliance: Payroll processing involves complex tax regulations and compliance...