ASAP Payroll BLOG
What Wages Qualify When Calculating the Employee Retention Credit?
The essence of the Employee Retention Credit is to incentivize employers to retain their employees on the payroll. The passing of the CARES Act 2020 mandated that eligible employers could claim certain tax percentages against 50% of qualified wages up to $10,000 per employee provided their business was financially affected due to COVID-19 for wages ...
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How to Keep Your Applicant and Employee Data Secure
As an employer, you need to collect information from your applicants and employees. The information could be Social Security Number (SSN), date of birth and medical records, and other crucial information provided during employment. But once you gather the sensitive data, you have the responsibility to protect it. But that may be harder than most ...
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ERC Overview: Understanding the Employee Retention Credit
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES), was passed to enable businesses to access the Employee Retention Credit (ERC) as a cushion against losing employees. This came as a protective measure in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis, where businesses and organizations were facing a downshift in their operations following closure ...
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Indiana Labor Law: The New Youth Employment System (YES)
The Indiana Department of Labor is committed to supporting both employers and employees in Hoosier workplaces to promote health and safety standards. The department dedicates its many resources to guide employers and employees on rules and regulations to ensure adherence to every Indiana labor law. On May 4, 2021, the department announced its new Youth ...
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A Quick Checklist for Employee Onboarding in Indiana
All employers hiring in Indiana, and hoping to stay on the right side of the law, must know and follow the state’s employment requirements. Employers must give all the required federal and state forms and information to their potential and new hires. Before employee onboarding, make sure they have completed these forms as required. As ...
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Top 3 Best Practices for Screening New Hires with Background Checks
Background checks are an important part of the recruitment process. Not only do they help employers hire the right people, but also reduce legal risks and resource wastage associated with wrong hires. Types of Background Checks Looks and first impressions can be quite deceiving, and background checks help hiring managers uncover any lies perpetrated by job ...
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Navigating the HR Landscape: Common Challenges and Solutions
The employees who work for your business in Indianapolis are the most valuable asset you
Human Capital Management: Everything You Need To Know and A Little Bit More
You’ve probably heard time and time again that your human teams are the greatest asset a business
Hoosier Hospitality in HR: Making Work Feel Like Home Sweet Home
Hospitality is an important factor in making people feel welcome and included in the community
Labor Law Posting Requirements for Kentucky Employers
Kentucky employers are required by law to post certain posters regarding state, federal, and sometimes
What Does Employee Onboarding Mean For Your Organization?
When envisioning onboarding an employee, does it bring about an image of handing over a
