Salary History Bans – Know the Limitations
By Sheila Hoover, courtesy of SBAM Approved Partner ASE ASE has received many questions regarding the salary history ban many states have enacted recently. A salary history ban prohibits employers […]
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December 7, 2020
Are You Required to Pay Employees for Holiday Closures?
Courtesy of Ahola Corporation When a company decides to close on Thanksgiving Day or for the entire week between Christmas and New Year’s Day, is the employer required to compensate […]
November 24, 2020
Now More Than Ever, Carefully Track Payroll Records
Courtesy of Yeo & Yeo The subject of payroll has been top-of-mind for business owners this year. The COVID-19 pandemic triggered economic changes that caused considerable fluctuations in the size […]
November 9, 2020
Payroll and Tax Changes in 2021
Courtesy of Ahola Corporation What will 2021 bring us? After a year of turmoil and surprises, no one has a clear crystal ball. But there are some certainties, and one […]
April 16, 2020
IRS Clarifies Availability of CARES Tax Deferral with PPP Loan
On April 10, the IRS released a set of frequently asked questions regarding the availability of CARES Act Tax Deferrals and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The IRS does indeed clarify that employers that take …
April 9, 2020
Understanding the CARES Act: Employee Retention Credit
The IRS released a set of frequently asked questions regarding the Employee Retention Credit available as part of the newly released CARES Act. We’ve referenced many of the FAQ’s below, but you can access the full list …
March 10, 2020
5 Steps for Converting an Hourly Employee to Salary
You might decide to move an employee from hourly to salary because he or she has been promoted or given more responsibilities. Or maybe you want to simplify payroll-cost estimation, as salaried employees are usually …
February 22, 2020
Ahola Payroll Solutions Live Demos
Powerful software is at the center of SBAM's Payroll & HR Solutions powered by Ahola. SBAM Payroll & HR Solutions software, iSolved®, ensures your payroll is processed efficiently, accurately, and easily with seamless integration of time …
February 4, 2020
How the 2020 Leap Year Could Affect Your Payroll
A leap year occurs every four years, and for some employees, it means an additional payday. With 2020 being a leap year, you should know whether your payroll will be affected.
January 30, 2020
The Benefits of Outsourcing Payroll
Whether you’re a small-business owner or an HR professional in a larger company, managing payroll can be a real hassle.
January 22, 2020
Smart Ways to Pay Yourself as a Small Business Owner
While the government generally dictates how you can pay yourself with a salary or the equivalent of a salary, it also provides flexibility for you to make withdrawals.
January 20, 2020
How to Run Payroll for a Small Business
Setting up a payroll system is fairly straightforward in theory, but it does require a few significant steps that each employer will need to consider.
December 16, 2019
IRS Overhauls Form W-4 for 2020 Employee Withholding
On Dec. 5, the IRS released the long-awaited final version of the 2020 Form W-4, retitled Employee's Withholding Certificate, with major revisions designed to make accurate income-tax withholding easier for employees starting next year.
July 3, 2019
Overtime pay calculation – are you doing it correctly?
To calculate overtime pay for non-exempt hourly employees correctly, one should first determine a few things.
December 13, 2018
Important changes for 2019 payroll
Prepare now for the following payroll changes that will take effect on January 1, 2019, and also consider some actions to take before year-end.
September 11, 2018
Three payroll updates that will affect you and your employees
Article courtesy of Yeo & Yeo IRS Releases Draft of 2019 Form W-4 The proposed 2019 Form W-4 reflects major changes. At this time, all current employees’ W-4 forms are still […]
April 12, 2018
Salary speaks louder than gender
We’ve discussed impending changes in the way salaries are approached in today’s market.
March 26, 2018
Fluctuating workweeks and proper compensation
When an employee’s workweek fluctuates above and below 40 hours, employers need to understand what they can and cannot do when it comes to payment of wages and overtime.
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