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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
It’s not just about wages anymore. In a competitive hiring environment, benefits matter, and small business health insurance could give your company an advantage in hiring. There is an art to making group benefit plan decisions. You want a plan that makes sense for the majority...
How often have you heard a senior leader or one of your managers grimace or otherwise complain when someone in HR announces it’s time to complete your annual performance reviews – again? People often think of performance management as that thing they have to do...
As was announced last month in a letter from our founder, we have been diligently working to upgrade our payroll service offerings. Our goal is to provide tools that will save you time, make the payroll process more efficient, and simplify your experience....
