What Makes a Workplace Inclusive
According to Understood.org, "An inclusive workplace is one where people with all kinds of differences and disabilities feel welcome and valued for their contributions."
Small Business and the ADA
Enacted in 1990 and updated in 2008, the Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities.
Payroll Compliance: The Essentials
1. Federal wage and hour laws
What's the Deal with Health Savings Accounts?
Health savings accounts are paired with high-deductible health plans for an especially adaptable insurance and savings program. HDHPs have large deductibles that members must meet before receiving coverage. Participants meet those deductibles by contributing their own money to HSAs. The government does not tax these funds as long as they're used to pay for qualified medical expenses.
Companies Need To Pay Attention to Gen Z
Finding talent is an issue for nearly all businesses. There are many reasons for this, but the top three may be (1) adjusting to a new normal that is not yet fully formed, (2) the generational shift in leadership and (3) the scarcity of talent. The result of this confluence of issues is that leaders must be able to be flexible. One of the ways they need to be flexible is learning new ways to manage a multigenerational workforce.
How To Avoid FLSA 'Hours Worked' Mistakes
Employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act are required to pay nonexempt employees for all hours worked. It sounds simple enough, but many people fail to understand all the forms an hour of work can take. Not understanding the nuances of this principle can lead to payroll mistakes. Below are some pitfalls to avoid.
IRS Makes Rare Midyear Mileage Rate Adjustment
The IRS has announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final 6 months of 2022. Taxpayers may use the optional standard mileage rates to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business and certain other purposes.
OSHA Cites Business for Failing to Implement and Enforce Coronavirus Protections
OSHA issued a press release announcing it was citing a Missouri manufacturer for failing to implement, enforce coronavirus protections as exposure leads to press operator's death. This stemmed from the manufacturer failing to recognize both Federal guidance and the local county's mandate regarding coronavirus protections.