“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?

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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.

When it comes to running a business one has to be careful with their actions. Especially when it comes to dealing with workers. One small oversight on the payroll can bring about fines and violations. Even if it all turns out as being nothing, the time spent on it is now gone and someone has to be paid for that time spent. Many times it is not even our fault these things happen.

With the holiday season coming to a close, it is getting closer to tax season. A time of year that can be just as terrifying as it can be exciting. You could be getting a bit tax return or you could end up paying taxes back to the government. As confusing as doing your own taxes can be, it can be ten times worse if you have to do your employees tax information as well. How do you do your employees tax information?