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Is There a Maximum Amount of Overtime Employees Can Work in One Week?

Is There a Maximum Amount of Overtime Employees Can Work in One Week?

As long as you compensate properly and grant the required breaks, there aren't any federal limitations on how much overtime your employees can work.

February 7, 2017 ・2 mins read

We are about to hit 50 employees, what are some of the HR compliance areas I should consider?

When your company grows to 50 or more people, here are some regulations to discuss with your legal counsel to ensure HR compliance going forward.

February 4, 2017 ・3 mins read

How Does President Trump's Executive Order "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States" Impact Your Employees?

As you probably already know, President Trump issued an executive order on Friday Jan. 27, 2017 titled, “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” This order can potentially have far reaching impact on your employees if they are citizens of the seven countries identified in it. As your trusted business partner, TriNet stands ready to assist you and your employees interpret and understand the consequences of this order.

February 1, 2017 ・8 mins read

Top 4 HR Concerns of Financial Services Firms and How to Resolve Them

If you are an entrepreneur in the financial services industry or run a financial services firm, you know that there is simply no “one size fits all” solution to your human resources (HR) needs. Here are four of the most common areas of concern financial services firms have when it comes to administrative HR – and recommendations for combatting them.

January 26, 2017 ・4 mins read

What is the standard 401(k) employer contribution?

There is no standard 401(k) employer contribution as companies can decide for themselves how much they will add to an employee's plan.

January 23, 2017 ・3 mins read

Should I issue 'promotion' or 'transfer' letters when an employee changes jobs?

January 17, 2017 ・1 min read

For small businesses in San Francisco, what is the average number of Paid Time Off (PTO) days provided for employees?

January 12, 2017 ・2 mins read

How do I determine if my customer service employee is exempt or non-exempt?

January 10, 2017 ・3 mins read

How can I perform an unofficial reference check?

January 10, 2017 ・3 mins read

What Is Tax Form 5498?

You will receive a copy of Form 5498 if you have an individual retirement account account. What do you do with it? Check it for accuracy and keep it with your tax records.

January 9, 2017 ・4 mins read

4 Ways You Can Get Employees Ready and Eager to Tackle 2017

Have you looked around your workforce recently and seen the winter blues set in? This could be because the excitement of the holiday season, the parties and celebrations, are now just a distant memory while the work goes on. If you look around your office and see lots of blank faces staring into their computers, consider these ideas to reenergize your workforce.

February 7, 2017 ・4 mins read

How can my company rescind a job offer?

Rescinding a job offer letter comes with compliance risks. Before you take back that job offer, read about the potential risks and how to avoid them.

February 6, 2017 ・3 mins read

At what point does an hourly employee become eligible for benefits?

Find out when hourly employees are eligible for benefits

February 6, 2017 ・2 mins read

President Trump Has Taken Office: Here Is What You Need to Know About the ACA Developments

President Trump Has Taken Office: Here Is What You Need to Know About the ACA Developments

President Trump has already gotten to work on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, we can expect extensive delays before we see any significant changes to the ACA.In the meantime, companies are advised to continue to comply with the ACA to avoid penalties, including “pay or play” mandate for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) to offer ACA compliant coverage and Section 6056 reporting.

January 31, 2017 ・3 mins read

How do I determine if my inside sales employee is exempt or non-exempt?

January 24, 2017 ・2 mins read

Is it ok to request W2's from an employee to verify their income before extending them a job offer?

Is it ok to request W2's from an employee to verify their income before extending them a job offer?

January 17, 2017 ・3 mins read

What Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reports does a 100 employee company have to file and by when?

January 13, 2017 ・3 mins read

If an employee's salary is based on 45 hours per week and an employee works more than that, do we owe the employee more for the extra hours?

January 12, 2017 ・2 mins read

How do I determine if my event planner employee is exempt or non-exempt?

January 10, 2017 ・3 mins read

Does a company have to offer life insurance coverage to its employees?

January 9, 2017 ・1 min read

Does my company need to offer vision coverage through COBRA (the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)?

January 9, 2017 ・2 mins read

Is There a Maximum Amount of Overtime Employees Can Work in One Week?

Is There a Maximum Amount of Overtime Employees Can Work in One Week?

As long as you compensate properly and grant the required breaks, there aren't any federal limitations on how much overtime your employees can work.

February 7, 2017 ・2 mins read

4 Ways You Can Get Employees Ready and Eager to Tackle 2017

Have you looked around your workforce recently and seen the winter blues set in? This could be because the excitement of the holiday season, the parties and celebrations, are now just a distant memory while the work goes on. If you look around your office and see lots of blank faces staring into their computers, consider these ideas to reenergize your workforce.

February 7, 2017 ・4 mins read

How can my company rescind a job offer?

Rescinding a job offer letter comes with compliance risks. Before you take back that job offer, read about the potential risks and how to avoid them.

February 6, 2017 ・3 mins read

At what point does an hourly employee become eligible for benefits?

Find out when hourly employees are eligible for benefits

February 6, 2017 ・2 mins read

We are about to hit 50 employees, what are some of the HR compliance areas I should consider?

When your company grows to 50 or more people, here are some regulations to discuss with your legal counsel to ensure HR compliance going forward.

February 4, 2017 ・3 mins read

How Does President Trump's Executive Order "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States" Impact Your Employees?

As you probably already know, President Trump issued an executive order on Friday Jan. 27, 2017 titled, “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States.” This order can potentially have far reaching impact on your employees if they are citizens of the seven countries identified in it. As your trusted business partner, TriNet stands ready to assist you and your employees interpret and understand the consequences of this order.

February 1, 2017 ・8 mins read

President Trump Has Taken Office: Here Is What You Need to Know About the ACA Developments

President Trump Has Taken Office: Here Is What You Need to Know About the ACA Developments

President Trump has already gotten to work on repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act (ACA). However, we can expect extensive delays before we see any significant changes to the ACA.In the meantime, companies are advised to continue to comply with the ACA to avoid penalties, including “pay or play” mandate for Applicable Large Employers (ALEs) to offer ACA compliant coverage and Section 6056 reporting.

January 31, 2017 ・3 mins read

Top 4 HR Concerns of Financial Services Firms and How to Resolve Them

If you are an entrepreneur in the financial services industry or run a financial services firm, you know that there is simply no “one size fits all” solution to your human resources (HR) needs. Here are four of the most common areas of concern financial services firms have when it comes to administrative HR – and recommendations for combatting them.

January 26, 2017 ・4 mins read

How do I determine if my inside sales employee is exempt or non-exempt?

January 24, 2017 ・2 mins read

What is the standard 401(k) employer contribution?

There is no standard 401(k) employer contribution as companies can decide for themselves how much they will add to an employee's plan.

January 23, 2017 ・3 mins read

Is it ok to request W2's from an employee to verify their income before extending them a job offer?

Is it ok to request W2's from an employee to verify their income before extending them a job offer?

January 17, 2017 ・3 mins read

Should I issue 'promotion' or 'transfer' letters when an employee changes jobs?

January 17, 2017 ・1 min read

What Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) reports does a 100 employee company have to file and by when?

January 13, 2017 ・3 mins read

For small businesses in San Francisco, what is the average number of Paid Time Off (PTO) days provided for employees?

January 12, 2017 ・2 mins read

If an employee's salary is based on 45 hours per week and an employee works more than that, do we owe the employee more for the extra hours?

January 12, 2017 ・2 mins read

How do I determine if my customer service employee is exempt or non-exempt?

January 10, 2017 ・3 mins read

How do I determine if my event planner employee is exempt or non-exempt?

January 10, 2017 ・3 mins read

How can I perform an unofficial reference check?

January 10, 2017 ・3 mins read

Does a company have to offer life insurance coverage to its employees?

January 9, 2017 ・1 min read

What Is Tax Form 5498?

You will receive a copy of Form 5498 if you have an individual retirement account account. What do you do with it? Check it for accuracy and keep it with your tax records.

January 9, 2017 ・4 mins read

Does my company need to offer vision coverage through COBRA (the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)?

January 9, 2017 ・2 mins read

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