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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Why Integrating Payroll with Your 401(k) Plan Is a Smart Move for Your Business
Managing payroll and a 401(k) plan separately may seem manageable at first, but it often
FLSA Update: DOL Raises White Collar Salary Threshold
If you’ve heard about recent changes to labor laws, you might be wondering if and
What Employers Should Know About the Updated Form I-9
Recently, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that Form I-9 is getting updated. When
Coping with COVID-19, the Coronavirus
These days, you can’t help turning on the news and getting updates, minute by minute,
The Complete New Hire Packet Checklist for Employers
Starting a new job can be exciting, but it can also be overwhelming. New employees