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Hiring Internationally Doesn’t Have To Make Payroll Complicated

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It’s essential for an organization/business to have a more-than adequate payroll system. Having a good payroll service can make or break a company. These applications automate the payroll process to reduce administrative burden and ensure that workers are paid correctly and on time. This helps support our journalism.

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Benefits of outsourcing HR for small businesses

BMT Office Administration

Most small businesses focus on their product/service team and sales staff in the early years, but someone still needs to run payroll and handle onboarding for new hires. This includes things like payroll administration, employee benefits , HR compliance, and talent acquisition. How does HR Outsourcing work for small businesses?

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

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Also, you’re legally obligated to retain these records for at least one year by the EEOC. Employee performance records While it’s essential to include performance records to monitor and analyze your employee’s productivity — there’s no legal obligation here. Here’s what you’ll need to include in your confidential employee files.

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

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Is the worker treated as a supplemental resource to the business’ internal staff or are they working alongside them during similar hours and on similar projects? 1099 workers also are not generally paid through regular payroll and do not typically have taxes withheld from their checks or deposits. How to fill out a 1099 vs a W-2.

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Employee Records: End of year review & preparing for next year

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Not only that, but with the end of the year just around the corner, companies need to know which documents they need to keep and which they can discard without incurring any legal penalties. Employers keep many records and documents about their employees, not only for legal requirements but also because it’s just a good business practice.

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

BMT Office Administration

Legal consult proves especially helpful in matters involving the organization’s litigation hold policy. Their advice places a legal hold on physical and electronic records that should not be deleted because of potential future use. When constructing your policy, examine legal and regulatory guidelines.

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Stay organized and secure with electronic records management

BMT Office Administration

Jan bit her lip and hoped that Laura had not accidentally tossed evidence the legal department might need in a harassment lawsuit. The second action opens up the company to potential legal and regulatory problems. Some types of business records, such as tax forms and legal documents, are relatively easy to spot.