Grace Ferguson
Grace Ferguson is a business writer and blogger covering payroll, employee benefits, and human resources. She has vast experience serving as a payroll and benefits administrator for large and small businesses. At age 18, Grace landed her first job: working as a secretary for a forestry company.
23 Articles
Payroll
When Do W-2s Come Out?
Answers to some of the most common questions concerning Form W-2
February 17, 2026 ・3 mins read
Payroll
Payroll Budgeting: The Essentials Your Small Business Needs to Know
Here are some common items that go into a small business payroll budget — including base wages and salaries, benefits, taxes, and more.
June 10, 2025 ・6 mins read
Benefits
Best Questions to Put in Your Employee Benefits Satisfaction Survey
Discover how to conduct employee benefits satisfaction surveys to find out what workers need, make feasible adjustments, and help retain staff.
March 28, 2024 ・7 mins read
Benefits
Top Childcare Benefits to Offer Your Employees
If unaddressed, stress can adversely impact working parents’ health and productivity — and the company’s bottom line. Here are the top 5 childcare benefits to offer your workers.
December 15, 2022 ・7 mins read
Payroll
Payroll Tax Rates and Benefits Plan Limits for 2023
New compliance rules are on the horizon for employers. Discover what you need to know about federal payroll tax rates and benefits plan limits for 2023.
November 19, 2022 ・7 mins read
Payroll
Pay Stub Requirements By State
Use this guide to ensure you’re in compliance with federal and state pay stub requirements — and following best practices when generating them.
July 16, 2022 ・6 mins read
Payroll
What Are Payroll Internal Controls? And Why You Need Them
You need formidable payroll internal controls because payroll threats can be external (e.g., cybercriminals) and internal (e.g., payroll employees).
May 28, 2022 ・6 mins read
Compliance
Do You Own a Family Business? Here Are Common Labor Issues to Avoid
Keep these laws and tips in mind when hiring family members.
May 21, 2022 ・7 mins read
Compliance
State by State Breastfeeding Laws for Employers
Find your state's legislation regarding the right to breastfeed in the workplace.
April 7, 2022 ・9 mins read
Compliance
Do Employees Have the Right to See Their Personnel File?
The answer depends on what state you're in.
March 28, 2022 ・5 mins read
Performance Management
What Is Insubordination and Ways to Handle It in the Workplace
An employee does not have to be insolent for insubordination to exist. But it is possible for an employee to be both insolent and insubordinate at the same time.
March 20, 2022 ・6 mins read
Talent
What Is a Job Analysis? And Why You Should Do It
Performing a job analysis can be very involved, but skipping this step can cause you to omit vital aspects of the role or provide incorrect information on the job description.
March 10, 2022 ・6 mins read
Compliance
What Is SDI Tax?
Get help with understanding SDI tax and what is required of your business.
February 8, 2022 ・4 mins read
Payroll
How to Conduct a Pay Audit, and Why It Matters
Pay audits are critical to ensure your staff are being compensated fairly and there aren't any major salary disparities within the workplace.
December 22, 2021 ・6 mins read
Payroll
Payroll Terms and Definitions: A Comprehensive Glossary
Access this glossary that's filled with the most common payroll terms and easy-to-understand definitions.
November 24, 2021 ・15 mins read
Payroll
What Does the FLSA Mean by “Hours Worked”?
Learn about the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “hours worked” definition and its various forms.
August 10, 2021 ・6 mins read
Compliance
What Are State Mini-COBRA Laws?
If your business has fewer than 20 employees, you may be subject to a state mini-COBRA law.
August 2, 2021 ・7 mins read
Benefits
6 Ways to Decrease Rising Employee Benefits Costs
Here are tips to budget for employee healthcare costs and other benefits expenses.
June 29, 2021 ・7 mins read
Payroll
Pay Compression: How and Why to Recognize and Avoid It
Pay compression, the damaging practice of unfair remuneration, can be remedied with salary analysis and a fair compensation strategy.
March 25, 2021 ・5 mins read
Benefits
Are You Tracking Part-time Employees for 401(k) Eligibility?
Through the SECURE Act, employers with a 401(k) plan must allow eligible long-term, part-time employees to contribute to the plan.
February 17, 2021 ・4 mins read
Compliance
What You Need to Know About Sending Form W-2s Electronically
Distributing Form W-2s electronically to employees is highly recommended because it saves time and money.
January 28, 2021 ・6 mins read
