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A Small Business Guide to the FICA Tip Credit
As a small business, you need all of the tax breaks you can get to boost your bottom line. If you’re a company that hires tipped workers, you may be able to spend less on your taxes by taking advantage of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tip credit....
A Small Business Guide to the FICA Tip Credit
As a small business, you need all of the tax breaks you can get to boost your bottom line. If you’re a company that hires tipped workers, you may be able to spend less on your taxes by taking advantage of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) tip credit....
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Cost-Effective Benefits for Small Businesses That Won’t Break the Bank
When your business reaches 15 to 50 employees, you have to be strategic about competing against other organizations for workers. While you may not be able to afford high-end pay, there are still many different benefits you can use to attract workers to your company....
Unlimited PTO: The Positives and Negatives of Unlimited Paid Time Off
“If you're managing your time and saying to yourself, if I get X, Y, and Z projects done, I feel like I can take a week's vacation next month…. I think that empowers your employees.” In episode #119 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business...
Should You Be Tracking Unlimited Paid Time Off?
Almost 1 out of 10 companies offer unlimited paid time off (PTO). To successfully offer this policy, your company must learn how to manage and track it. With proper tracking, you can ensure that you’re meeting your compliance requirements and that workers get an...
What Is Unlimited Paid Time Off?
Today, almost 1 out of 10 workplaces offers unlimited paid time off (PTO). Among knowledge workers, this type of job benefit is especially common. In studies, 62% of employees who have unlimited PTO say they have a healthy work-life balance. However, only 53% of...
10 Best Practices for Complying With the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
While Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) on December 27, 2022, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) didn’t issue its final regulation on the PWFA until April 15, 2024. As an employer, you are now required to comply with all parts of...
How To Achieve Culture Alignment and Long-Term Business Growth
Only 2% of small businesses have between 20 and 499 employees. According to serial entrepreneur and thought leader Gary Vaynerchuk, reaching this point involves, “reacting to the market and tripling down on success.” However, once you’re at this stage, you need to...
When Does the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Become a Requirement?
Is your company in compliance with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA)? Because of how recent this HR law is, some small businesses are struggling with its implementation. Learn more about when the PWFA becomes a requirement and how you can comply with this...
The Difference Between the PWFA and the ADA
While there are some similarities between the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), they have distinctly different purposes. The PWFA covers workers who weren’t eligible for accommodations under the ADA. If you have at...
What Is the PWFA?
While the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) went into effect in 2023, the final regulation wasn’t issued until April 15, 2024. By now, all employers should be in full compliance with the PWFA’s provisions. To learn more about what to expect from this...
How the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Impacts Your Small Business
Under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), small businesses are required to provide accommodations for pregnant workers. While these accommodations are only for a temporary period of time, they can legally cover essential job duties. To avoid falling afoul of...
Understanding PWFA Accommodations: Insights for Employers
“So the goal of this was to put pregnant women in a place where they don't have to decide between economic security or health.” In episode #118 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance, and the War for...
Navigating Small Business Growth: Performance Management for 50+ Employees
When Jack Welch took over as the head of GE in 1981, he instituted a “rank-and-yank” system where employees were ranked against each other. Originally based on the military’s method for identifying officer candidates in World War II, this rank-and-yank system involved...
10 Tips to Ensure HR Compliance at Your Small Business
For your company to do its best, your HR policies must be in compliance with federal, state, and local laws. Unfortunately, this can be challenging for many small businesses. There are just so many different regulations that it can be hard to keep up. When companies...
Payroll Integrations and Deductions: Making the Right Connections
With the right payroll integrations, you can save valuable labor hours and decrease payroll errors. Once your payroll program is integrated into other HR software, you can easily track deductions, garnishments, and pay stubs. If you’re worried about your company’s...
Best Practices for Setting HR Priorities at Your Small Business
When businesses reach a point where they have 16 to 49 employees, certain compliance laws start to kick in. You need to prepare for additional laws and regulations as early as you can. Additionally, this is a good time to get your organizational culture, employee...
Top 7 HR Steps for Ensuring Growth in the Early Stages of a Business Startup
Whether you just started operations this year or have been slowly growing for several years, there are a few important things you should do to set your business up for long-term success. While HR and payroll practices might not play a major role today, they will...
HR Compliance Update | September 24, 2024
FEDERAL UPDATES Exempt Salary Basis: Reminder that the exempt salary basis for executive, administrative, and professional employees will increase again on January 1, to $58,656 ($1,128 per week). It is then expected to increase every three years in July. Legal...
How Payroll and Tax Software Helps You Improve Accuracy and Remain Compliant
When you implement payroll and tax software, it helps to decrease the hours your employees have to spend on time-consuming tasks. More importantly, it improves your company’s accuracy and regulatory compliance. Instead of devoting your time to handling payroll and tax...
Thrust into HR? A Guide for Small Business Owners and Employees
If you've unexpectedly found yourself managing HR at your small business, you're not alone. Many small business owners or employees take on human resources duties without formal training, and the experience can be overwhelming. You may be responsible for managing...
People Management Solutions: What Software Does Your Small Business Need?
Around half of small businesses fail by their fifth year of operations. Fortunately, there are a few important measures you can take to be more efficient and profitable. By deploying your company’s resources in a smarter way, you can save money on labor costs, prevent...
Controlling Workers’ Comp Costs: Compliance Doesn’t Have to Be Costly
Workers’ compensation is a legal requirement that can quickly add up. If you have more workers’ comp claims, you can end up spending more on workers’ comp than other workplaces in your industry. Fortunately, there are a few important steps you can take to reduce your...
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