ASAP Payroll BLOG
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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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 when it comes to employment laws? Don’t panic. You’re not alone. You don’t need to know everything on your first day or even in your first year. Even HR professionals with decades of experience are still learning new things. The ...
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Payroll Changes in 2026: What Small Businesses Need to Know Now
Payroll compliance rarely changes overnight, but 2026 is one of those years where several updates are in effect at the federal and state levels. For businesses, payroll settings, classifications, and reporting practices should already be under review. If you are feeling a little uncertain about what applies to your business and what needs your immediate ...
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Future of HR: Payroll Tech Integration
Technology has evolved rapidly over the past few decades, impacting nearly every facet of our
How Important is Pay Frequency to Your Business/Employees?
Pay frequency means how often you, the employer, issue a “paycheck” to your employees.
How to Classify a New Employee: Exempt vs Nonexempt
The understanding of wage classification assists HR managers and business owners to compensate workers in
It’s Never Too Early to Plan: Automate Open Enrollment
Open enrollment periods are stressful for business owners, managers, HR departments, and employees. It can
Maximizing Employee Satisfaction with Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Companies have to get more creative and aggressive in today’s job market to attract and