Need to hire seasonal help for the upcoming holiday season? Reminder: they’re always temporary W-2 employees, …

Do You Know the Difference Between an Employee (W-2) and an Independent Contractor (1099) in Business and at Work? Read more →

Contrary to urban legend, I don’t know all 500,000 people in our geographic area. However, my …

Avoiding the September – December 2020 Federal Payroll Tax Holiday Will Save You Time, Money and Flak in Business and at Work Read more →

This break from COVID-19 workplace updates is brought to you by the upcoming September 30, 2020 …

Employ 5 – 99 Employees? Policy Planning to Consider Before the NYS Paid Sick Leave September 30th Effective Deadline Read more →

As I write this, we’re in the midst of a winter storm (technically, it’s a late-fall …

Ensure That You Pay Exempt Employees Correctly for Employer-Initiated Snow Closures in Business and at Work Read more →

This story about the payroll company that late last week shut down abruptly, resulting in their …

NYS Legal and Illegal Payroll Deductions in Business and at Work Read more →

Another key consideration for employers managing their seasonal workers hired for the summer—aside from utilizing the …

Seasonal / Temporary Employees Can’t Be Paid as 1099 Independent Contractors in Business and at Work Read more →

As employers begin to hire seasonal employees for the upcoming summer vacation season, they can provide …

NYS Employers Hiring Seasonal Employees Can Include NY Paid Family Leave Waiver / Opt Out Form in Business and at Work Read more →

In the process of updating a client’s handbook recently, I removed a sentence from their former …

Employees May Discuss Their Wages in Business and at Work Read more →

Periodically I review a prospective client’s old handbook for any policies unique to the organization that …

Withholding an Employee’s Last Paycheck is (Still) Not Compliant in Business and at Work Read more →