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Compensation
Running a business is no easy task, and managing employee compensation in a way that is efficient and compliant can be a big challenge. There are plenty of regulations that vary from state to state and are constantly changing, making it all the more difficult for employers to ensure that they are remaining compliant when paying employees. These blog posts share information on new payroll regulations and how they impact business owners, as well as tips on doing payroll for a small business. Here at Navigate, we know that processing payroll can place a large administrative burden on business owners, which is why we provide expertise and help on managing payroll on a budget. Look no further for all the information that you need to reduce the stress caused by employee compensation so you can focus more of your time and energy on things that actually help your business grow.
How to Get an Employee Retention Tax Credit in 2020
We are living in a time like nothing we have ever seen before. It seems that the entire world has been put on hold while scientists, doctors, and governments try to discover the answer to COVID-19. While everyone waits, most businesses have either been shut down or...
What is the CARES Act and its Paycheck Protection Program?
For U.S. businesses: The Small Business Administration has just released new details on the Paycheck Protection Program. Funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
How to Ensure Compliance with a Non-discretionary Bonus
There is not a single employer that does not have to contend with compliance issues in the workplace. One area that is especially tricky is the payment of bonuses. The Fair Labor Standards Act is the main law that regulates the payment of wages to employees, and there...
The Year End Bonus: Things to Consider
As we approach the end of the year, many employers are preoccupied with planning holiday parties and managing employees’ requests for time off. The holidays are an exciting busy time, but one thing that employers should not forget to think about is the year end bonus....
Job Descriptions: Setting A Salary Range
One thing that any employer looking to fill a position must consider is the salary range for that role. From an employer’s perspective, a salary range establishes a potential range of compensation for a specific role. It usually includes a minimum and a maximum pay...
Factors to Consider When Determining Pay Period
Payroll is an essential function of every business. That being said, there are varying ways that employers can actually distribute pay to employees, and one critical decision that employers need to make when setting up payroll is which of the different types...
Pay Equity Compliance 101
The topic of a wage gap between genders is hotter than ever, and wage laws are becoming an issue of concern for employers on both the state and national level. In September, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a final version of the Employer...
Will the Massachusetts Minimum Wage Increase Affect Your Small Business?
The recent sweep across the nation to increase minimum wage has been affecting both large and small businesses. The increase, which began in January of 2015 for the state Massachusetts, is now at an all-time high of $9.00 an hour for minimum wage workers. But the wage...
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