ASAP Payroll BLOG
ASAP Payroll vs Toast Payroll: Which Payroll Solution Is Better for Restaurants?
Restaurant owners are always looking for ways to simplify operations. Using Toast for both your POS and payroll might seem like the easiest route. Everything in one place sounds efficient. But payroll is not just another feature. It is one of the most complex and high-risk areas of your business. So, the real question is ...
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Don’t Outsource Payroll Until You Consider These 10 Things
Outsourcing payroll is one of the biggest operational decisions a business can make. At some point, every business owner faces the same question: should you keep payroll in-house, or hand it off to a professional provider? The answer often comes down to time, cost, risk, and growth. Many assume keeping payroll internal is cheaper. In ...
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Moonlighting: What Employers Need to Know When Employees Have Two Jobs
With remote work more common than ever, the cost of living rising, and wages not always keeping up, more employees are taking on a second job. This practice, often called “moonlighting,” is legal in most cases. However, it can create real challenges for employers if not handled properly. When an employee is collecting two paychecks, ...
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Workers’ Compensation: Traditional vs Pay-As-You-Go
Are your workers’ compensation costs hard to predict? Do large upfront premiums and surprise audit bills throw off your cash flow? You’re not alone. Many business owners struggle with traditional workers’ comp insurance because it relies on estimates that rarely match reality. In this article, we’ll break down the difference between traditional workers’ compensation and ...
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IRS Mileage Rate Changes for 2026: What You Need to Know
The IRS has announced new mileage rates for 2026. The standard mileage rate for business use will increase by 2.5 cents, while the rate for medical use will go down slightly. These changes are based on updated cost data and yearly inflation adjustments. Mileage rates are used to figure out how much you can deduct ...
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How to Keep Competitors From Stealing Your Employees
Employee poaching is more common than most businesses think. In fact, over 70% of hiring professionals say they’ve done it. Poaching is not illegal, but it can cause legal issues in some cases. For example, problems can come up if an employee leaves for a competitor after signing a noncompete agreement. Many companies use noncompete ...
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FFCRA 2021 Rules: Will Emergency Paid Sick Leave Under FFCRA Be Extended?
The Covid-19 pandemic brought numerous changes in all aspects of life. The Human Resource department
Getting Started in HR: The Key Areas You Need to Know
Are you new to HR? Feeling overwhelmed by everything there is to learn, especially
Illinois Standard Minimum Wage and Tipped Wage Rates
How up-to-date are you on the minimum wage laws in Illinois? As an employer in
Prepare Your Team for the Holidays: Tips for Managing Holiday Stress at Work
The holiday season may be a time of great cheer, but it can also cause
Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Explained for Employers
Hiring the right people is one of the biggest challenges business owners face. Between recruiting,