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Independent Contractor or Employee?
Independent Contractor or Employee? Do you remember from episode 3 of the SmallBiz Brainiac podcast, the examples of employers who have been and are currently being sued for improper classification of their workers? Click here to listen to that episode. In this post we’ll learn about the IRS Common Law Rules and the 11 point test for determining if a…
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Demystify the Hiring Process
The hiring procedure is complicated. It’s made up of several daunting processes. For me, hiring has always been one of the most difficult aspects of being an employer. There is so much to do. Everything from defining the position, to on-boarding. And, when I’ve been in a hurry, or desperate for help, I’ve been sloppy…
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10 Small Business Pitfalls to Avoid
10 Small Business Pitfalls You Must Avoid Owning and running a small business is not easy. There is a lot of competition out there, and while you struggle, they seem to have it all figured out. Everyone wants your time and attention including vendors, regulators, suppliers, employees, customers and your family. You are constantly being sold…
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Only 33% of employees rated the benefits education they received as excellent, or very good. Do you know how to use the health insurance plan you offer to your employees? With the information from the last episode and with what I’m going to share with you today, you’ll be ready start teaching your employees how…
Teach your employees how to use their health insurance so they don’t make the mistake I did. Do you provide your employees with access to group medical insurance? It’s a great benefit to offer, but the premium is expensive. More than likely your employees have to pay part of that premium. But that’s just the…
A massive transfer of income begins December 1, 2016. The salary basis test says that the employee must be paid a predetermined and fixed salary that is not subject to reduction because of variations in the quality or quantity of work performed. The salary level test says that the amount of the salary must meet a…
Follow this guide to make a job offer they can’t refuse. We’ve learned about the first 3 steps in the hiring process in earlier episodes. In episode 2 – Creating a job description, we learned how to define the position. In episode 12 – Where to find employees, we learned where to fish, and; in Episode 13 – Applicant tracking…
You can’t complete Form I-9 until after you’ve hired your employee. Form I-9 compliance is regulated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ICE is the audit and enforcement agency for the provisions of section 274A, the Unlawful Employment of Aliens section of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). You…