As the IRS puts it, “every person that provides minimum essential coverage to an individual during a calendar year must file an information return and a transmittal.” Health plan providers and self-insured employers are “persons,” in the eyes of the IRS The main forms require month-by-month information

When you own a business, you want everything to run smoothly for you. This keeps things productive and light for you and everyone working under you. Like any machine, sooner or later a cog is going to get stuck or a wire come unplugged. Also like any machine, these problems can most times be avoided with proper maintenance and inspection.

“Nothing in this world is free”. It is a line that has been used in some form for years. It has been in some of the greatest lectures that bosses have given their employees, governments to their people, parents to their rebellious teenagers, and even made an alternative rock band famous. The reason it has been used so many times is because it is the very foundation of the modern economic structure.

When it comes to any form of employment, one rule stands true regardless of what career you enter. Some people may notice your achievements, but everybody will notice your mistakes. This holds especially true for doctors and people working in the payroll department of a company. Even though payroll may not be brain surgery, it is something that a company relies heavily on.

When it comes to employee productivity, several factors can either enhance or hinder their work ethics. One such item that can greatly enhance their working ability is the idea of a greater reward. Every employee on payroll, either directly or indirectly, considers it a reward for their hard work.Anyone can see that an employee will work harder if the prospect of higher wages is present, but how can you help push that cognitive further?

When Does Sexual Harassment Occur? One of the biggest obligations that managers and supervisors face is knowing what kinds of behaviors can involve illegal sexual harassment. And once they recognize the actions, they need to know what to do about

Is your Business ready to Comply with New OSHA Reporting Rules? New rules from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration have expanded the agency’s reach for reporting requirements. Among other changes, more industries will now have to keep and post logs

We are in the middle of tax season and both sides of the business world are scrambling to get everything ready. Employees are waiting to get their W2s so they can file taxes and hopefully get some of that hard earned cash back in their pockets. Businesses and employers are working hard to get W2s out on time so employees can start filing. For some this can mean a system of the dreaded “hurry up and wait”.

In an earlier post we discussed some of the violations that can occur when payroll is not done correctly. One such article was linked to paying employees for work required responsibilities that do not contribute to work production. Such activities include putting on and removing certain required clothing such as HAZMAT required protection.

Around the country states are starting 2015 with an increase in the minimum wage. In 20 states around the United States minimum wage has been increased by various amounts, with Alaska poised to increase their minimum wage in February. Over the past year people have strongly argued for a change in the $7.25 minimum federal wage (the minimum wage any state can not drop beneath) across the country.