A hot topic of discussion in our business is benefits administration. We hear a lot about benefits due to the fact that employers rely heavily on them as tools for…

There comes a time when just about every emerging business needs to make a decision about accounting. An in-house bookkeeper has been maintaining day-to-day finances while the company has paid…

The headline of this post was designed to get your attention by making a statement that seems all too obvious: not all HR software is the same. You know that.…

VertiSource HR’s Human Resource Information System (HRIS Cloud) is an industry-leading HR management package offering all the most critical functions in a cloud-based environment. We believe that it is a…

PEO companies offer different levels of service based on their business models. Some PEO services offer more while others offer less. We mention this to set up the following question:…

Now is not a good time to own office space. Ever since the start of the COVID pandemic, being a landlord with vacant office space has been a tricky proposition.…

There has been a lot of discussion over the last 12-18 months about the Great Resignation and how it demonstrates new priorities within the modern workforce. Millions of people willing…

The computer age was supposed to make life easier by streamlining data management. No doubt we have seen vast improvements since the personal computer was introduced some 40 years ago.…

Onboarding is an inevitable part of bringing in new hires. Every new hire, regardless of education or skill level, needs to be fully integrated into the company culture and workflow.…

As the United States industrialized over the 19th century, factories and mines often sought the nation’s youth for a variety of tasks. In fact, 18 percent of the nation’s workforce…

Effective January 1, 2023, California enacted a new pay transparency law (SB 1162) with the intent toamend both the California Government Code section 12999 and the California Labor Code section…

Jan 23rd, 2023  Form I-9 is the first introduction to the world of immigration & work authorizations. The U.S. immigration laws focus on employers enforcing these laws. When a new…

Form I-9 is a critical step in the hiring process. Employers hiring new workers must have each new employee complete the I-9 to verify the employee’s eligibility to work in…

Moving into a managerial position can come with many different emotions. Managers are responsible for motivating and supporting their employees to achieve their potential. While this is exciting, it can…

With a New Year upon us, it’s time for employees to submit a new Form W-4! Although most employees may continue with their existing Form W-4 on file, many other…

In 2005, a Texas masonry business hired and utilized several subcontractors to perform the labor necessary on behalf of the business.  For the tax years 2005-2008, the business owner had…

I-9 is a very important form used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired in the United States. However, as necessary as the form is, it remains…

Starting January 1, 2023, the definition of a family member will also include a designated person under the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act (HWHFA). Presently, the HWHFA specifies that a…

The IRS has recently warned employers to be on the lookout for third-party companies promising significant tax breaks in exchange for utilizing their services.  These so-called “ERTC Mills” are taking…