The computer age was supposed to make life easier by streamlining data management. No doubt we have seen vast improvements since the personal computer was introduced some 40 years ago. But there is still plenty of room for improvement. Take human resources software or HRIS. Too many platforms are still more difficult to use than […]
Onboarding is an inevitable part of bringing in new hires. Every new hire, regardless of education or skill level, needs to be fully integrated into the company culture and workflow. But know this: you only have about six months to get it right, on average. That first six months are make or break time in […]
As the United States industrialized over the 19th century, factories and mines often sought the nation’s youth for a variety of tasks. In fact, 18 percent of the nation’s workforce consisted of children aged 10 to 15-years-old. Oftentimes, children were hired alongside their parents, allowing the parents to both work and watch their children while […]
Effective January 1, 2023, California enacted a new pay transparency law (SB 1162) with the intent toamend both the California Government Code section 12999 and the California Labor Code section 432.3.As an enhanced hybrid of both California Codes, SB 1162 seeks to vastly expand the employer’s pay datareporting requirements and increasing applicant and employee pay […]
Jan 23rd, 2023 Form I-9 is the first introduction to the world of immigration & work authorizations. The U.S. immigration laws focus on employers enforcing these laws. When a new hire begins, employers inspect official documents and verify the employee’s legal status. Individuals in the U.S. & authorized to work can begin clocking hours once […]
Form I-9 is a critical step in the hiring process. Employers hiring new workers must have each new employee complete the I-9 to verify the employee’s eligibility to work in the United States. Likewise, recruiters who place employees must also have new employees complete Form I-9 as if they were the employer. New employees must […]
Moving into a managerial position can come with many different emotions. Managers are responsible for motivating and supporting their employees to achieve their potential. While this is exciting, it can be a little stressful as well. Because many managers start their roles with little to no experience, it can be difficult to develop the skills […]
With a New Year upon us, it’s time for employees to submit a new Form W-4! Although most employees may continue with their existing Form W-4 on file, many other employees may have experienced a lifestyle change (or changes) during the 2022 calendar year that will impact their tax liability for the 2023 calendar year […]
In 2005, a Texas masonry business hired and utilized several subcontractors to perform the labor necessary on behalf of the business. For the tax years 2005-2008, the business owner had filed Form 1099 to report the payments made to the subcontractors, but several of those 1099s filed lacked the required Taxpayer Identification (“TIN”) numbers. Pursuant […]
I-9 is a very important form used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired in the United States. However, as necessary as the form is, it remains a huge HR headache. In recent months, the process of completing I-9 forms in HR departments has changed significantly. Furthermore, the E-Verify system has also […]
