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Stay on track with this payroll compliance checklist

BMT Office Administration

Payroll compliance is no small task. Everyone knows that executing payroll accurately and on time is important, after all everyone wants to get paid for their world. However, there is also a lot more that goes into proper payroll processing including a large number of compliance functions and concerns.

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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

BMT Office Administration

Health insurance forms. Note that employers who are required to encourage applicants and employees to self-identify as an individual with a disability under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act must keep these self-identification forms separate from all other records, including other medical records. Pay authorization forms.

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In-Depth Guide to the Timesheet Approval Process

BMT Office Administration

In fact, this is why human resources professionals still refer to clock-in times as ‘punches.’ Other reasons why timesheet approval is a necessity include: It ensures proper payroll processing. Whenever a manager submits their employee timecards to payroll , they need to be extremely precise. Controlling costs.

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5 SOP examples for your business

BMT Office Administration

New hire refers to any new employees beginning employment at the company. Conduct the HR orientation to orient the new employee with the timekeeping and payroll software , necessary paperwork, and internal resources. Direct Deposit Form. Employee Handbook and Acknowledgement Form. Example 5 – Payroll processing.

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IRS Whistleblower Office is hard at work, extra caution advised

BMT Office Administration

Recently, we discussed Payroll ethics and whether you’d break any ethical rules if you revealed someone’s tax information. You must complete Form 211. If your claim is specific, timely, and credible, it may be referred for additional consideration to one of the IRS’s operating divisions. In your own company? As of Sept.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

BMT Office Administration

Besides the EEOC, the IRS also has requirements for employee documents, including which forms you need to have for each employee, such as W-4s. Recruitment documents Human resources departments should retain documents related to the hiring process, especially if you need to refer back to them later.

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What Is The Impact Of Hybrid Working On Space Optimization?

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After all, commercial real estate is, on average, the second-highest expense for most businesses, only surpassed by payroll. Real estate costs can be reduced by downsizing the amount of space needed and allowing for flexible desk booking policies, or “office hoteling” as it is often referred to. . The answer is not so clear-cut.

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