ASAP Payroll BLOG
The Nuances of Restaurant Payroll
There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to managing restaurant payroll. It’s crucial that you pay your employees accurately. Plus, you need to track industry one-of-a-kind tax and wage/hourly laws. Another challenge is high staff turnover. Prior to COVID-19, The National Restaurant Association estimated that the average restaurant lost $150,000 annually due to ...
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Taking on Union Workers?
Collective Bargaining A controversial Supreme Court ruling was issued in late June 2018 stating government employees who elect to opt out of joining a labor union aren’t obligated to help fund collective bargaining. This means that government workers aren’t required to finance union activity; forcing them to do so violates the First Amendment, as ...
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Why Background Checks?
You’ve found a job candidate whom you think is perfect for the position you’re filling. However, hiring employees is a risky proposition. You might be bringing aboard underqualified candidates who could damage your brand’s reputation, or risk liabilities that you assume for that individual’s behavior once they’re on your payroll. Conducting employee background checks ...
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Updates on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
The COVID-19 outbreak was characterized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020, due to it being a virus that rapidly spreads from person to person, is highly contagious, and, to date, no vaccine has been identified to slow it down or stop it. While the coronavirus started in ...
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How Important are Labor Law Posters to Your Business?
While you may not consider labor law posters a necessity, if you have one or more employees in your business, not including your spouse, you’re required by law to update and prominently display them. Even if you have relatives working in your business, they must have access to compliance posters. Some statutes and regulations ...
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Navigating the New 2020 W-4
We’re now 3 months into 2020. Are you still confused in terms of how to handle the 2020 W-4 form that completely revamps income tax withholding? If so, you’re not alone. Help is on the way. Here’s what you need to know. Completing the 2020 W-4 isn’t for all of your employees. Only those ...
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The Benefits of Choosing a Local Payroll Company vs. a Large Corporate Company
Your time and peace of mind are valuable assets as a business owner, and you
Demystifying Employee vs. Independent Contractor
An employee and independent contractor (self-employed) may do comparable work for your company; however,
Decoding Payroll: A Step-by-Step Guide for New Indiana Businesses
If you’re a newly established business in Indiana and planning to hire employees, it’s important
The True Costs Of Hiring Your First Employee
A company that is hiring new employees is a company that is growing, but that
An HR Team’s Guide to Paid Sick Leave
Poor health is bad for your employees’ productivity. What’s more, sick employees risk spreading the
