One of the things about tipped workers, I had a case where an employee was a tipped worker and didn’t report all their tips. They’re supposed to, but in practice, typically they don’t. That person was then injured and was on worker’s comp, and worker’s comp will pay 60 percent of your pay. What was...
Wages for tipped workers usually are directly concurrent with the minimum wage adjustment. Their requirement is not, it’s not, you’re not required to pay minimum wage to tipped workers. Their reported tips though, however, need to at least bring them up to minimum wage for the particular pay period they’re getting paid.
Outsourcing the preparation for your workers’ comp audit can be beneficial, especially if you lack the internal resources or expertise to handle the process effectively. Here are some potential benefits and considerations: Benefits of Outsourcing Expertise and Accuracy: Specialized Knowledge: Professional accountants, payroll service providers, and consultants have specialized knowledge in preparing for workers’ comp...
By Roy Maurer It’s election season in the U.S., in an era of increased polarization and divisiveness. What should employers do when their employees engage in political discussions at work or take part in political activism in their personal lives? Experts advised employers not to shut down discussions, but said they should set expectations...
One of the things I do want to point out as far as minimum wage goes, we talked about exempt and non-exempt. States have a different minimum wage requirement than the federal government. And I believe it’s like 24 states that have a higher minimum wage than the federal minimum wage. The state of Florida...
Well, the big one is the minimum salary requirements. I would say right now that’s the big, that’s the hot topic that everyone’s talking about. What I have to say is, and I hate to use this as an excuse, but we gotta see what happens in the elections. Cause as soon as that president...
Workers’ compensation (often abbreviated as workers’ comp) is a type of insurance that provides benefits to employees who are injured or become ill because of their job. It’s designed to cover medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and a portion of lost wages for employees who are injured on the job. Generally, workers’ compensation benefits are available...
By Erika Rahman While several companies are putting in-office mandates back in place, we can’t avoid the fact that hybrid and remote workforces will continue to exist, whether you like them or not! So, rather than harumphing or scratching your head trying to figure out how to connect hybrid team members, embrace this not-so-new...
A small business owner should register with the government. And again, any questions that, that employers may have can contact me or a CPA to find out exactly what they should be doing right now. But, once this is established and enforced, there are hefty fines and penalties if you don’t register with this financial...
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