Social Security Wage Base for 2016

Yesterday the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that the Social Security wage base for 2016 will remain the same as 2015 – $118,500. Two other items remain unchanged from this year: all covered wages are still subject to the 1.45% Medicare tax, and...
Paying Employees During Inclement Weather

Paying Employees During Inclement Weather

Your company closed because of a snow storm. Do you need to keep paying employees during inclement weather? Non-exempt employees need to be paid only for actual hours worked plus any reporting time pay that may be required by the state. In accordance with the Fair...
Unusual Work Schedules: Tips on Administration

Unusual Work Schedules: Tips on Administration

When recruiting for unusual work schedules, such as graveyard or on-call shifts, it’s important to sell the position in the right way. Some people prefer unusual schedules because of their sleep habits, their family’s needs, or their recreational habits; but not...
Lunch Break Policy – Can it be Flexible?

Lunch Break Policy – Can it be Flexible?

One of your full time, non-exempt employees wants to take a 30-minute lunch break instead of the complete hour, while still working until their scheduled time of 5:00 pm. Is this possible? Your lunch break policy can be flexible, as long as you are allowing your...
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