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Streamline Your HR Processes with an HRIS Platform

Are you looking for a way to make managing your human resources processes more efficient? An HRIS platform could be the answer! HRIS stands for human resources information system, and it is a software solution designed to help streamline and automate all of your HR...

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Why Payroll is No Joke: Exploring the Cost of Labor

Running a business isn't always a walk in the park. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to ensure that everything runs smoothly. One of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of a successful business is its labor force. Not only do...

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Now Offering PayrollCentric 401(k) Group Plan Solutions

PayrollCentric is pleased to announce the PayrollCentric 401(k) Group Plan Solution. This GPS is a pooled-plan solution ideal for small to medium businesses and designed to reduce total cost and administrative burden through a shared administrator.  401(k) plans are an incredibly powerful tool to help employees...

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I-9 Form August 2023 Update Explained: Remote Documents

As a small to medium-sized business owner, you are probably aware of the I-9 form – the document used to verify an employee's identity and authorization to work in the United States. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated the form, aiming to reduce...

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Virtual Verification for I-9 Forms Ends July 31, 2023

*UPDATE: The August 1, 2023, I-9 update allows remote examination of documents.* U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that COVID-19 temporary flexibilities for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification—Virtual Verification—will expire on July 31, 2023.  Employers should prepare to resume standard, in-person I-9 verification procedures in August...

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Staying on Top of Timekeeping for Your Small Business: Tips and Tools

Keeping track of employee hours can be a real challenge for small businesses. It's essential to ensure everyone is being paid accurately and that records are accurate and up-to-date. Timekeeping for small businesses has come a long way, and many tools and methods are available...

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Small Business Owner FAQs: California Payroll 2023

As your small business grows, so can the questions. Tax rates? Benefits? Reporting? PayrollCentric answers the most asked questions in California’s ever-changing payroll landscape. What is the new minimum wage in California? On January 1, 2023, the base minimum wage in California increased to $15.50/hour. Wages in...

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Prevailing Wage and Certified Payroll Reporting Requirements 2023

Federal law requires certified payroll reports for government-funded projects that cost $2,000 or more. Certified payroll reports (also known as CPRs or “prevailing wage”) document wages, hours, rates, deductions, and benefits provided to every worker on your project. They ensure workers are receiving the prevailing...

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101: Small Business Retirement Savings Plans for Employees in 2023

When hiring new employees, thoughts of retirement may not be your immediate concern for potential employees. However, many of the best candidates may have long-term plans already in mind. Retirement savings plans are critical for everybody in the workforce. They allow employees to plan for...

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A Small Business Health Savings Account for your Company is Good Business

In a competitive job market, benefits can help small businesses hire quality employees. A Health Savings Account (HSA) can be used to pay for qualified medical expenses without being subject to taxes. If your employees have high-deductible health insurance, contributing to a small business HSA...