July 1st, 2010

Reporting payroll tax exemptions under the HIRE Act!

How to save 6.2% in employer paid Social Security Taxes and reap a $1000 tax credit on eligible employees! Read more about The HIRE Act of 2010.

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April 1st, 2010

The HIRE Act of 2010!

Find out how to save 6.2% Social Security employer paid taxes for 2010 on new hires!!

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March 19th, 2010

Is your discipline fair? A 5-question self-exam

 The perception that management is “against” the workers, once established, is hard to shake.  That’s why it’s vital to ensure that you treat employees fairly during disciplinary investigations.  To make sure supervisors (or you) play fairly, ask these five questions before handing down discipline:  Does the punishment fit the crime (or is the employee being [...]

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February 20th, 2010

Progressive Discipline: How to apply a fair and firm policy

 The Law:  While no federal or state law requires you to create and follow a progressive-discipline policy, courts often come down hard on employers that promise progressive discipline but fail to deliver it.  In fact, many employee lawsuits stem from the employee’s perception that he or she didn’t receive a “fair” deal.  That’s why the [...]

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January 29th, 2010

When Time Really Is Money

Why GOOD job descriptions will save you money I haven’t yet met the business owner who gets excited about writing an in-depth job description. Go figure! The most frequent excuse is that they don’t see the value in spending much time on it. The job description is your starting point when hiring and, later, in managing the [...]

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