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Human Resources Archives - Patriot Software Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:11:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-site-favicon-32x32.png Human Resources Archives - Patriot Software 32 32 How Much Does an Employee Cost? [Infographic] https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/how-much-does-an-employee-cost-infographic/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 14:44:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/how-much-does-an-employee-cost-infographic/

The greatest expense for small business owners is often payroll. Why? Because when you hire employees, you pay more than just their wages—you also pay payroll taxes, benefits contributions, and other miscellaneous expenses. Before hiring your first employee or adding to your staff, understand the true cost of adding to your team. How much does […]

]]> Minnesota Paid Family Leave to Launch in 2026 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/minnesota-paid-family-leave/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:43:50 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=63906

The Land of 10,000 Lakes is the latest state to launch a paid family and medical leave program. Beginning in 2026, Minnesota employers will be responsible for handling payroll deductions for the new Minnesota paid family leave program. The upcoming MN paid family leave means employers and employees pay into a state fund. The fund […]

]]> Don’t Create Your Maternity Leave Policy Until You Understand Employee Rights https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/maternity-leave-policy/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 13:54:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/maternity-leave-policy/

At some point, one of your employees may need to take time off before and after giving birth. You must create and implement a maternity leave policy before that happens. But before you can establish your policy, familiarize yourself with and comply with maternity leave laws. What is maternity leave? Maternity leave is time off […]

]]> What Is the EEO-1 Report, and Which Employers Need to File it? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/eeo-1-report/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 16:07:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/eeo-1-report/

When your business grows, you may need to hire additional employees. But, hiring more employees comes with additional responsibilities. Depending on the number of employees you have and some other factors, you may be responsible for filing an EEO-1 report. So … what is EEO-1, anyways? What is an EEO-1 report? An EEO-1 report (equal […]

]]> Is Juneteenth a Holiday? What Employers Need to Know https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/is-juneteenth-legal-holiday/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:28:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=53235

illustration of June calendar with the 19th circled

Whether you offer time off or need to process direct deposit, staying on top of legal holidays is a must. And when it comes to Juneteenth, you need to keep updated with the latest federal and state holiday status changes. So, is Juneteenth a holiday? Get out your reading glasses. It’s time to talk about […]

]]> Employer Student Loan Repayment: Up to $5,250 Tax-free https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/employer-student-loan-repayment/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:43:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=54243

If you’re looking for a new benefit to offer employees, you might consider employer student loan repayment. The benefit itself isn’t new, but it got a tax-exemption makeover in 2020 thanks to the CARES Act and Consolidated Appropriations Act. The result? An up-and-coming employee benefit hitting businesses nationwide. Here’s what you need to know about […]

]]> It’s Payback Time: How to Handle an Employee Expense Reimbursement in Payroll https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/employee-expense-reimbursement-process/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:22:15 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=62320

Does this sound familiar? You ask an employee to run a few errands for the office. They end up with a $10.79 coffee shop bill, $56.99 at the office supply store, and $25.28 at a local pizza joint. Sure, you plan to repay them. But how much do you know about employee expense reimbursement? Receipt […]

]]> Massachusetts Paid Sick Leave Under the Earned Sick Time Law https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/massachusetts-paid-sick-leave/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:49:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=62170

Are you a new employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts? Do you plan on offering your employees paid sick leave? If the answer is no, it’s time to reassess. Most employers must provide Massachusetts paid sick leave under state law. Read on to learn key facts about the state law, including: Massachusetts paid sick leave […]

]]> 4 Retirement Plan Features You Need to Consider https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/retirement-plan-features/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 17:14:59 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=62154

Offering a retirement plan comes with a host of benefits, including generous 401(k) tax credits, while also serving as a potent tool for recruiting and retaining top talent. There are also unique benefits that come from integrating your 401(k) plan with your payroll provider. However, plans are most effective when they help employees save for […]

]]> Can Employers Change Time Cards? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/can-employers-change-time-cards/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:36:37 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=62127

You have your time card management down to a science. Employees fill them out, you approve them, and boom! You send them off to payroll, and your job is done. But what happens when an employee makes a mistake? Can employers change time cards? Or is it illegal for an employer to change time cards? […]

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