Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:46:06 +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 32 32 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/form-cp-575-ein-notice/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 17:46:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=64637 Most businesses need—or will at some point need—an Employer Identification Number (EIN). You include your EIN on documents like Form W-2 and business tax returns. To get an EIN, you must apply with the IRS. In response, the IRS will send you an EIN confirmation notice called Form CP-575. The IRS will only ever send […]

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]]> https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/what-is-minimum-wage/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:20:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/what-is-minimum-wage/ True or false: As an employer, you can pay employees any amount you want. False. It’s 100% false. Why? Because of minimum wage laws. But, what’s minimum wage? Depending on your business’s location, you may have differing federal, state, and local minimum wage rates. To ensure your business is compliant with labor laws, get to […]

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]]> https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/federal-state-tipped-minimum-wage-rates/ Thu, 29 Dec 2022 21:10:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/federal-state-tipped-minimum-wage-rates/ Want to avoid breaking labor laws? Then you need to pay employees according to federal, state, or local minimum wage law. But if you have tipped employees, you might be able to pay a lower, tipped minimum wage. Read on to learn what is a tipped minimum wage, along with the current federal tipped wage […]

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]]> https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/flsa-rules-regulations-summer-jobs-for-teens/ Thu, 29 Dec 2022 19:49:13 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/flsa-rules-regulations-summer-jobs-for-teens/ The closer summer gets, the more teens begin looking for jobs—and, they might be applying to work for you. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets specific rules for hiring teens and children. Know the minor employment laws before you take on a minor employee. To learn more about the labor laws for minors seeking […]

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]]> https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/small-business-wage-violations/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:43:24 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/?p=47482 The Department of Labor recovered over $17 million in unpaid wages in 2022 due to wage violations. Employers who use illegal payroll practices not only owe back the money they “steal” from employees, but they’re also subject to hefty penalties. Plus, these businesses lose the trust of their workers and harm their employer brand. In […]

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]]> https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/irs-per-diem-rates/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:54:59 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=49123 This article has been updated to reflect 2022 rates. When your employees travel for work, you might consider covering some of their travel-related expenses. To do this, you can offer per diem pay. You have a couple of options when it comes to reimbursing employees for business travel costs. Read on to learn about the […]

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]]> https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/what-is-per-diem-pay/ Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:33:46 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/what-is-per-diem-pay/ When employees incur travel-related business expenses, you might consider covering their costs. You can reimburse employees for expenses by giving them per diem pay. What is per diem pay?   Per diem meaning Per diem is a daily allowance you give employees to cover travel-related business expenses. Per diem means “for each day.” You give […]

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]]> https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/what-laws-apply-to-seasonal-workers/ Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:36:58 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/what-laws-apply-to-seasonal-workers/ If you have seasonal employees, there are employment laws that you must follow. Seasonal employment laws apply if you run a seasonal business or if you hire more employees during peak seasons. So, what are seasonal employment laws, and what do they mean for your business? Read on to get the scoop on seasonal employment […]

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]]> https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/payroll-compliance-checklist-reporting/ Fri, 16 Dec 2022 15:24:12 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/payroll-compliance-checklist-reporting/ When you run payroll, you must comply with payroll and labor laws. Brush up on payroll compliance legislation and common compliance mistakes so you can accurately run payroll without fear of penalties. Payroll compliance legislation All employers must follow payroll compliance legislation. While it might seem like a burden, it’s extremely important. Why is payroll […]

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]]> https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/different-types-of-leave/ Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:58:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=52670 When an employee needs to take time off, you may start asking what you need to do as an employer. What are the different types of leave? Do you need to offer FMLA leave? What about PFL? With so many different laws (and acronyms!) about family leave, your role as the employer can be confusing. […]

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