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1099 vs W-2: The difference between employees and contractors

BMT Office Administration

It can also help to look at whether the worker is reimbursed for expenses incurred while completing the work. Some expenses may be included on independent contractor invoices, but the basic tools or programs required to complete the work are often provided by the contractor. Medical and health care payments. Prizes and awards.

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It’s time to review (or create) your document retention policy

BMT Office Administration

When constructing your policy, examine legal and regulatory guidelines. Employers covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act ( FMLA ) are required to make, keep and preserve certain records pertaining to their obligations under the law. When this happens, the Uniform Preservation of Private Business Records Act serves as a guideline.

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

BMT Office Administration

Examining legal and regulatory guidelines provides a good foundation for establishing what types of electronic records you need to keep and for how long. Requirements may prove surprising, such as certain employee medical records that OSHA wants retained for 30 years. Payroll information. Research rather than assume. OSHA forms.