Blog

Posts Tagged payroll provider

Small Business Attracts Employees with Creative Benefits

Employment and the workplace have changed dramatically in the last several years. Work hour flexibility, virtual offices, benefits and health care have all evolved. Small business employers find that managing the human resources side of their business takes creativity and an open mind. (more…)

Posted in: Benefits and Health Care, Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing

Leave a Comment (0) →

I Think I’ll Start My Own Small Business

You’re a whiz at fixing computers. A flurry of compliments came at you when co-workers got a taste of your coconut cream pie at the last pitch-in. Does that mean it’s a great idea to start a small business? (more…)

Posted in: Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing

Leave a Comment (0) →

Workplace Garnishments: What Your Small Business Needs to Know

When it comes to processing employee’s payroll with multiple garnishments, there is an established hierarchy of which one takes precedence.  The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) was signed into law on April 20, 2005 and enacted on October 17, 2005.  Prior to this law, Chapter 13 bankruptcy orders took priority over other garnishments.  There was no limit to this federal deduction.  Along with consideration for the type of order issued is the date on which it was issued.  Date order, earliest to latest, establishes when the set amount begins coming out of employees’ paychecks.  If you’re unsure of the pecking order, here’s an overview of some of the most common types of garnishments. (more…)

Posted in: Payroll Processing, Rules, Regulations and Laws

Leave a Comment (0) →

Benefits of Working with a Smaller Payroll Company

Perception can be everything, but it’s not always true. This week, I heard for the first time that a sizeable company had wanted to do business with me in the past. But, the manager thought since I’m not as big as ADP, Paychex, or some of the other larger payroll companies, I might not know what I’m doing since my business is smaller. Fortunately, I had the opportunity to try and sell her one more time. And this time, I took more time explaining why a smaller payroll provider can be so much better than working with a bigger company. (more…)

Posted in: Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing

Leave a Comment (0) →

Understanding Employer Contributions to 401(k) Plans

As an added benefit, many small businesses choose to offer an employee retirement plan, such as a payroll deduction IRA, a SIMPLE (Savings Incentive Match for Employees) IRA or a traditional 401(k) plan to their employees. While there is no law requiring companies to contribute to the retirement plan (with the exception of Simple IRA and SEP IRA plans), many employers do choose to make contributions because it’s an effective tool for hiring and keeping top-quality employees. Also, businesses receive a tax benefit for contributing to employees’ 401(k) accounts.

(more…)

Posted in: Operating a Small Business, Payroll, Payroll Processing, Retirement plans

Leave a Comment (0) →

The Boss is Just Complying with a Payroll Garnishment Order

The Payroll Department has had a lot of experience with wage garnishments. Garnishments are not something that employers or payroll services decide to do on their own. We receive official notification and are required to comply, even if an employee objects.

(more…)

Posted in: Payroll Processing, Rules, Regulations and Laws

Leave a Comment (0) →

Payroll Provider Explains Why Employees Should Review Pay Stubs

When I was 11 years old, I discovered pay stubs strewn about in my brother’s car. I’d never seen pay stubs before and they looked really official. I asked if they should be kept somewhere safe and he said they weren’t important – not like the cash in his pocket. Even then, his answer didn’t seem correct.

Now, I KNOW his answer wasn’t correct. Teresa Ray from The Payroll Department in Brownsburg understands the importance of pay stubs and why employees should review them every payroll period.

(more…)

Posted in: Payroll Processing, Rules, Regulations and Laws

Leave a Comment (0) →
Page 6 of 6 «...23456