ASAP Payroll BLOG
Industries That Can Claim the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
The Department of Labor (DOL) is encouraging employers to take advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit as a way to incentivize them to have a diverse workplace. The tax benefit is essentially a tax break an employer claims when their hiring and onboarding process is inclusive of certain groups of people who usually face ...
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Tip Pooling: How Does It Work?
Pay for employees who work in restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and other facilities where tips are accepted varies based on several factors, including the establishment’s tip policy. Tip pooling is one option for firms with tipped employees, improving employee collaboration. If you’re a tipped employee or boss, you might be interested in learning more about ...
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Indiana Standard Minimum Wage and Tipped Wage Rates- A Basic Overview
In general, all employers in Indiana with two or more workers need to be compliant with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines on minimum wage to avoid lawful violations. Under the FLSA laws, hourly workers in the state cannot be paid a lower state minimum wage than the federal wage. Indiana is one of the 21 ...
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Shift Management and Employee Scheduling: The Best Practices You Need to Know
Employee scheduling is a challenging task. It involves anticipating workforce requirements, handling employee demands and preferences, and guaranteeing shifted coverage balance. It doesn’t stop there. Controlling labor expenditures, abiding by compliance regulations, and improving efficiency are part of staff scheduling. The employee schedule is a vital link between a business and its hourly employees. Also, ...
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Should It Be Mandatory for Employees to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine?
As COVID-19 continues to spread in various forms, many employers require workers to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Employees must also submit regular COVID-19 testing and wear masks at all times. It’s in response to President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate on July 29, 2021, requiring federal employees to get the vaccination or meet other conditions. Can Employers Require Employees to ...
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How to Read Your W-2 Form for Timely Tax Filing
The tax season is a busy time for everyone, including salaried employees who need to file federal income tax, Medicare Tax, and Social Security tax by the due dates. This involves dealing with several tax forms, including the W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement), which captures critical information for tax purposes. The form includes several boxes ...
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How Much Will Hiring an Employee Cost?
Hiring and onboarding an employee can be more expensive than what employers and new businesses
Open Enrollment Communications: How to be Concise but Comprehensive
Conversations about benefits plans are some of the most important ones that happen in your
Resource Guides for Dealing with Covid-19
Below are 2 resource guides you can download for free to assist with employees working
How do I Integrate 401K with my Payroll Company?
According to one recent study, about 1 in 3 workers in the United States have
Six Compliance Challenges & How to Conquer Them
Small business compliance has never been more complex. This eBook will introduce you to the
