ASAP Payroll BLOG
PPP Loan Forgiveness
The Payment Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020 was designed to modify certain provisions related to loan forgiveness under the paycheck protection program. It lets recipients defer payroll taxes and other business-related expenses. In other words, the program helps relieve small businesses and their employees from the economic impact of COVID-19. As of ...
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Applicant Tracking Systems
Attracting and retaining skilled workers has grown exponentially more challenging, according to Manpower Group (www.gomanpowergroup.com, with 54% of companies globally reporting talent shortages—the highest level in over a decade. And, the U.S. Bureau of Labor claims there are 670,000 more job openings than unemployed potential workers (based on statistics prior to the 2020 coronavirus). Applicant ...
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Instituting Paperless Payroll
In today’s “fast-food” world, convenience is mandatory. It’s no different when it comes to paying your employees. As a result, payroll cards are a fast-growing option to more traditional forms of payroll payment, such as paper checks and bank direct deposit. Plus, failing to offer payroll alternatives can result in your company running ...
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Move Into the 21st Century with Electronic Timekeeping
Today, paper timesheets or punch clocks are old school. Employees have discovered work arounds to punching in, such as using co-workers to clock in for them at specific times or providing employers with inaccurate work times that pay employees for overtime they never really worked. Electronic timekeeping, also referred to as digital time and ...
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What Is Pay-as-You-Go Workers’ Comp?
Workers’ compensation insurance basics Irrespective of the type of business you run, there’s a chance that your employees could get injured or sick. They might slip on a wet floor, fall off a ladder, cut themselves with a sharp instrument, or get in a car accident while running a business errand. Because of the numerous ...
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Making Employee Onboarding a Win-Win
While it’s imperative that you recruit the best candidates for positions within your company, screening, interviewing, and offering the job are only the start in terms of building a quality team. The onboarding process, which takes up to a year, assures that the new hire becomes a contributing member of the team and adapts to ...
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FLSA Update: DOL Raises White Collar Salary Threshold
If you’ve heard about recent changes to labor laws, you might be wondering if and
How HR Drives Learning & Development Beyond Scheduling and Payroll
HR learning and development (L&D) programs are becoming increasingly important as technology advances rapidly in
Enhancing the Applicant Experience: Essential Steps Before Employee Onboarding
Employers always want the best and brightest applicants to impress them during the hiring process.
Sick Leave Laws: Are There Laws Against Working While Sick?
According to Indiana sick leave laws, no employer is required under law to provide paid
Navigating Indiana Employment Law: Compliance Tips for HR Professionals
Understanding and complying with local employment laws is critical for businesses operating in Indiana. Just