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Home Office Tax Deduction
There is an option that makes it simpler for qualifying taxpayers to include a home office tax deduction. The IRS announced a simplified option that many owners of home-based businesses and some home-based workers may want to use to figure their deductions for the...
Managing Vacation Requests
It is often difficult to strike that perfect balance between allowing employees some degree of flexibility to take vacations, while ensuring adequate coverage in the workplace. Employers also find it difficult managing vacation requests around popular vacation times....
Top 10 Tips for Healthy Employee Relations
Maintaining healthy employee relations is crucial for your company's success. In general, employee relations involve preventing and resolving issues which might stem from or influence the work environment. Effective employee relations lead to a more motivated and...
How to Avoid Interview Bias
Summertime is in the air and for some businesses that also requires an increase in seasonal hiring. The hiring steps involve several key components, one of which is the interview phase. Interview bias can result unintentionally. Even the most seasoned of interviewers...
Updated COBRA Model Notices
The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) provides employees the right to continue their health care coverage. Employers should be aware that updated COBRA model notices have recently been released by the Department of Labor. Employers are required to...
E-Cigarettes in the Office
Electronic cigarettes and other vapor products have been on the rise in the past several years. As the popularity of e-cigarettes grows, many people have concerns about the health effects of being exposed to the vapors those products produce. As an employer, can you...
Managing Conflicts of Interest in the Workplace
A challenging subject for many employers involves managing conflicts of interest in the workplace; the intricate balance between establishing solid relationships with clients, customers, and vendors and ensuring that those relationships do not transition to one that...
Minimum Wage Exceptions
If keeping your payroll as lean as possible is your goal, you may be able to take advantage of minimum wage exceptions. Employees under age 20 can be paid a "youth minimum wage," as low as $4.25 per hour, for the first 90 consecutive calendar days. Another lower...
