As a manager, you have a lot of responsibilities that spread your time thin and make ordinary, mundane tasks feel like low priorities. But when it comes to documenting an...
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Do you know someone who currently is or could be enrolled in COBRA? It’s possible they may be eligible for premium assistance from April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021,...
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On April 21, 2021, President Biden re-emphasized the paid leave tax credit for businesses with fewer than 500 employees to encourage employees to get their COVID-19 vaccination. This tax credit...
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A whirlwind of legislation has been passed since the COVID-19 pandemic started in March of 2020, including the CARES Act that triggered the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). After subsequent...
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When we talk about sexual harassment prevention training, we typically envision a room full of less-than-enthusiastic adults being reminded (once again) that locker-room banter isn’t acceptable at work. But what...
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With complaints of “employer overreach” and the fear of creating morale issues, many employers are looking for COVID vaccine incentives to encourage employees to become vaccinated instead of implementing a...
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The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ($1.9 trillion relief bill signed by President Biden on Mar 11, 2021, or ARP) includes a number of provisions important to employers. These...
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Have you ever used a 360-degree review for a performance evaluation? While they may be valuable for you to obtain more holistic information about an employee, 360-degree reviews can damage...
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A few years ago, my then 16-yr-old niece received a Form 1099 from a dentist office where she had been a nighttime cleaner. Knowing what I do about HR, I...
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…Just kidding. As we’re learning, 2021 is basically an extension of 2020 --- and 2021’s W-4 is no exception. But while there aren’t any changes to the new W-4 format,...
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