


Six Tips for Non-Compete Agreements
Many small businesses struggle to determine whether or not non-compete agreements are worthwhile to use. Such agreements are employment contracts designed to restrict an employee’s right to start a competing business across the street or to take your clients, other...
Phishing Scam Targets Payroll and HR
Last spring, the IRS issued a warning about an emerging email scheme where the scammer purports to be a company executive and requests personal information about employees — often in the form of W-2s or payroll records. This troubling phishing scam targets payroll and...
Managing Workplace Rumors
Many employers using technology understand the dynamic implications of workplace rumors. Rumors can create an environment of mistrust, hostility, low motivation, and low productivity. Managers who are trained to recognize the root causes of rumors and how to prevent...
New York Payroll Card and Direct Deposit Regulations
UPDATE: On February 16, 2017, the New York Industrial Board of Relations revoked this law. Employers, for now, do not need to comply with the new regulations. However, they still must abide by current laws regarding debit card and direct deposit payments to...