Employee classification is more than an HR detail. It affects payroll, overtime, recordkeeping, employee expectations, and compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). For employers, one of the most
Employers have faced shifting federal overtime rules in recent years, but on May 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Wage & Hour Division restored the 2019 overtime framework
An employer-sponsored retirement plan is often a major investment for many organizations. However, if employees don’t fully understand how the plan works or how it fits into their long-term goals,
Summer internships can be a valuable way for students to gain experience and for employers to build a future talent pipeline. However, internship programs also come with wage and payroll
Payroll management is critical for small and midsize employers. Federal, state, and local agencies require that you meet a variety of tax, reporting, and wage related obligations and your employees
One valuable recruiting and retention tool is an employer sponsored qualified retirement plan. However, they also bring their fair share of administrative responsibilities. Obtaining an independent audit of the plan’s
One of the most difficult tasks for supervisors can be confrontation. Understandably, many small and midsize employers hesitate to act when an employee’s performance slips. Replacing employees can be costly
If you operate as an S corporation, understanding reasonable compensation is essential for staying IRS compliant and avoiding payroll tax issues. S corps offer tax savings through salary vs. distributions,
Looking beyond offering the standard health insurance and retirement plan is a great start to building a completive benefits package as an employer. Long-term care (LTC) insurance is one option
Employee stock purchase plans (ESPP) are a great attention-grabbing compensation benefit for your business. Computershare, a global financial services company, found in a recent survey of about 600 business leaders
