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How Many Pay Periods Are in a Year & What is a Lookback Period?

How Many Pay Periods Are in a Year & What is a Lookback Period?

Pay periods are a defined amount of time for which an employee will receive a paycheck. Learn more about the different types and how they can impact your business.

December 4, 2023 ・5 mins read

How to Build a Successful Holiday Pay Policy

Looking for more information about holiday pay? We’ve compiled everything you need to know about holiday pay policies, best practices, and how to stay compliant.

December 4, 2023 ・7 mins read

Calculating Compensation and Ensuring Fair Pay Grades & Salary Ranges

Ensuring fair pay in the workplace is the key to employee happiness, retention, and even productivity.

December 4, 2023 ・24 mins read

How Many Hours Is Part Time Within the Context of Part-Time, Seasonal and Temporary Workers?

How many hours is part time as they pertain to part-time, seasonal and temporary employees? There's not one definitive answer, but these guidelines can help.

December 4, 2023 ・6 mins read

Decoding Your W2 and Other Special Tax Forms

Taxes can feel intimidating, so we've compiled easy to understand information on your W2 and other special tax forms.

December 4, 2023 ・5 mins read

Can California employers set PTO accrual caps?

December 1, 2023 ・2 mins read

Is there a legal minimum of hours per week in order to qualify as full-time in California?

According to the California Department of Industrial Relations, working 40 hours per week qualifies employees as full-time workers. However, you won’t want to confuse the 40 hour work week with the Affordable Care Act regulations.

October 23, 2023 ・6 mins read

A List of States and Cities with Paid Sick Leave Laws

This article outlines paid sick leave laws at state and municipal levels. Is paid sick leave mandatory in your location?

October 23, 2023 ・21 mins read

Payroll Adjustments: A Guide for Small Business Owners

Learn about the payroll adjustments process, which can be changes to an employee's pay, whether an increase or decrease, one-time or permanent.

October 6, 2023 ・5 mins read

Bereavement Leave: Policy, Benefits and Considerations for Employers

Being prepared for bereavement leave when an employee loses a loved one is crucial. Here’s what to consider for your bereavement leave policy.

October 5, 2023 ・7 mins read

What Does a Pay Stub Look Like?

Pay stubs help employers keep records of payroll information, and they also make it convenient for employees to understand how and how much they are getting paid.

December 4, 2023 ・4 mins read

Common Reimbursement Questions

Properly managing reimbursement and taxes can raise questions, so we’ve compiled some of the more frequently asked questions along with specifics on remote work vs travel reimbursement.

December 4, 2023 ・10 mins read

Guide to Wage Garnishment and Common Garnishment Types

For business owners and HR leaders, a wage garnishment can cause confusion - we’ve answered the most important questions you need to know to navigate the wage garnishment successfully.

December 4, 2023 ・12 mins read

What is Retroactive Pay?

What is Retroactive Pay?

Retroactive pay (or retro pay) is when compensation is due to an employee for work they already performed.

December 4, 2023 ・4 mins read

How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner

Get the skinny on owner’s draws for small business and learn about an important matter: How to pay yourself as a business owner.

December 4, 2023 ・7 mins read

State by State Payroll Tax And Registration Guide

This definitive list compiles a large number of online resources to make registering for payroll tax easy in your area.

December 4, 2023 ・59 mins read

Why Paid Parental Leave Is an Essential Workplace Benefit

Paid parental leave can provide significant benefits to your business, including supporting work-life balance, enhancing retention, and potentially attracting top talent.

November 17, 2023 ・4 mins read

What forms do you need to hire an independent contractor?

This answer lays out the forms and tax documents that companies prepare for Independent Contractors (ICs).

October 23, 2023 ・4 mins read

A Guide to Moving an Employee from Full Time to Part Time

Check out this guide for tips on moving an employee from full time to part time — including financial considerations, benefits, notice requirements, and more.

October 23, 2023 ・8 mins read

HR Headaches: How and When Should I Tell My Boss I’m Pregnant?

Wondering when should I tell my boss I’m pregnant? Sharing your pregnancy news with your boss and colleagues can be anxiety inducing- these tips can help.

October 5, 2023 ・5 mins read

How Does Maternity Leave Work: The Employer’s Guide

How does maternity leave work and how long does it last? Here’s how the maternity leave process works and why a supportive policy benefits all.

October 5, 2023 ・9 mins read

How Many Pay Periods Are in a Year & What is a Lookback Period?

How Many Pay Periods Are in a Year & What is a Lookback Period?

Pay periods are a defined amount of time for which an employee will receive a paycheck. Learn more about the different types and how they can impact your business.

December 4, 2023 ・5 mins read

What Does a Pay Stub Look Like?

Pay stubs help employers keep records of payroll information, and they also make it convenient for employees to understand how and how much they are getting paid.

December 4, 2023 ・4 mins read

Common Reimbursement Questions

Properly managing reimbursement and taxes can raise questions, so we’ve compiled some of the more frequently asked questions along with specifics on remote work vs travel reimbursement.

December 4, 2023 ・10 mins read

Guide to Wage Garnishment and Common Garnishment Types

For business owners and HR leaders, a wage garnishment can cause confusion - we’ve answered the most important questions you need to know to navigate the wage garnishment successfully.

December 4, 2023 ・12 mins read

How to Build a Successful Holiday Pay Policy

Looking for more information about holiday pay? We’ve compiled everything you need to know about holiday pay policies, best practices, and how to stay compliant.

December 4, 2023 ・7 mins read

Calculating Compensation and Ensuring Fair Pay Grades & Salary Ranges

Ensuring fair pay in the workplace is the key to employee happiness, retention, and even productivity.

December 4, 2023 ・24 mins read

What is Retroactive Pay?

What is Retroactive Pay?

Retroactive pay (or retro pay) is when compensation is due to an employee for work they already performed.

December 4, 2023 ・4 mins read

How Many Hours Is Part Time Within the Context of Part-Time, Seasonal and Temporary Workers?

How many hours is part time as they pertain to part-time, seasonal and temporary employees? There's not one definitive answer, but these guidelines can help.

December 4, 2023 ・6 mins read

How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner

Get the skinny on owner’s draws for small business and learn about an important matter: How to pay yourself as a business owner.

December 4, 2023 ・7 mins read

Decoding Your W2 and Other Special Tax Forms

Taxes can feel intimidating, so we've compiled easy to understand information on your W2 and other special tax forms.

December 4, 2023 ・5 mins read

State by State Payroll Tax And Registration Guide

This definitive list compiles a large number of online resources to make registering for payroll tax easy in your area.

December 4, 2023 ・59 mins read

Can California employers set PTO accrual caps?

December 1, 2023 ・2 mins read

Why Paid Parental Leave Is an Essential Workplace Benefit

Paid parental leave can provide significant benefits to your business, including supporting work-life balance, enhancing retention, and potentially attracting top talent.

November 17, 2023 ・4 mins read

Is there a legal minimum of hours per week in order to qualify as full-time in California?

According to the California Department of Industrial Relations, working 40 hours per week qualifies employees as full-time workers. However, you won’t want to confuse the 40 hour work week with the Affordable Care Act regulations.

October 23, 2023 ・6 mins read

What forms do you need to hire an independent contractor?

This answer lays out the forms and tax documents that companies prepare for Independent Contractors (ICs).

October 23, 2023 ・4 mins read

A List of States and Cities with Paid Sick Leave Laws

This article outlines paid sick leave laws at state and municipal levels. Is paid sick leave mandatory in your location?

October 23, 2023 ・21 mins read

A Guide to Moving an Employee from Full Time to Part Time

Check out this guide for tips on moving an employee from full time to part time — including financial considerations, benefits, notice requirements, and more.

October 23, 2023 ・8 mins read

Payroll Adjustments: A Guide for Small Business Owners

Learn about the payroll adjustments process, which can be changes to an employee's pay, whether an increase or decrease, one-time or permanent.

October 6, 2023 ・5 mins read

HR Headaches: How and When Should I Tell My Boss I’m Pregnant?

Wondering when should I tell my boss I’m pregnant? Sharing your pregnancy news with your boss and colleagues can be anxiety inducing- these tips can help.

October 5, 2023 ・5 mins read

Bereavement Leave: Policy, Benefits and Considerations for Employers

Being prepared for bereavement leave when an employee loses a loved one is crucial. Here’s what to consider for your bereavement leave policy.

October 5, 2023 ・7 mins read

How Does Maternity Leave Work: The Employer’s Guide

How does maternity leave work and how long does it last? Here’s how the maternity leave process works and why a supportive policy benefits all.

October 5, 2023 ・9 mins read

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