In case you previously applied for the PPP – Paycheck Protection Program but were not included it resumes today, Monday, April 27, 2020. If your application is in, it’s recommended you ‘monitor it closely’ and/or contact your financial...
What does it mean to gross up a paycheck? It’s the opposite of the typical payroll method whereby an employee is paid a gross amount and then incremental portions of money are withheld by the employer for tax purposes, social security and retirement/benefits...
The “Wage and Hour Questions Employers Often Ask” is a fact sheet that was published earlier in 2018 by the Washington State Department of Revenue. It was intended to be used for ‘informational purposes only’ but does give a good overview of...
Bellingham, you may have already heard but in the Fall of 2016, Washington State voters approved paid sick leave. It takes effect on January 1, 2018. *** Click HERE for more info Paid Sick Leave Mandate (PDF) *** Along with three other primary changes,...
What you don’t know definitely can end up hurting you because ultimately reporting and paying payroll taxes correctly and on time is an employer’s responsibility. Some common payroll mistakes: Allow comp time for overtime hours worked Misclassification of...
If you own a small to medium size business and you’ve grown to the point where you need to hire employees, congratulations! This IS exciting news. However, with new hired help, payroll enters into the conversation and with it the dilemma to do it yourself or...