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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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Avoid these costly mistakes when completing forms W-4 and I-9. After you hire a new employee you have to get them setup in you HR and payroll system (or systems), before their first paycheck. This onboarding process requires the collection of information and the completion of certain government forms. Automated onboarding systems make this process much…
When hire your first employee you officially become a tax collector. Do you know who handles your payroll? Of course you know the name of the person or company that handles it, but how well do you really know them? I bring this up because far too often I see stories like this one that…
If enacted, the bill would require all U.S. employers to participate in E-Verify within one year of enactment of this Act. Did you know that prior to 1986, employers were not required to verify an individuals employment eligibility status? The Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986 required employers to examine documentation from each newly hired…
Several states have enacted wage theft prevention laws over the past few years. Wage theft can occur when employees are not paid according to existing wage and hour laws. There are many examples out there of wage theft by employers who may fail to pay at least the minimum wage, or fail to pay overtime…
New York increased their minimum salary requirement for the administrative employee overtime exemption, effective December 31, 2016. In this episode we’ll learn about a New York State Department of Labor rule change effecting all employers in the Empire state. I also want to let you know about a challenge to the City of Philadelphia’s Wage…