HR

2019 Minimum Wage Increases by State

Minimum wage is like the sun – it just keeps rising. Many cities, counties and states are yet again increasing the minimum wage. To better prepare you for 2019, below is a list of the states that will increase their minimum wage. Of course, we recommend that you check with your local jurisdiction before making any changes to your books because your city may follow different standards. Twenty one...

3 Tips for Less Stressful Year End Payroll Processing 

It is that time of year again. The temperatures drop, the hustle-bustle of the holiday season is among us, and payroll is working hard to ensure all of their ducks are in a row before the end of the year. Unfortunately, many errors take place in payroll when common mistakes are overlooked during this busy season. Below are a few tips to help you keep those errors to a...

Preparing As the Year Draws to a Close

As a small business owner, the end of the year means more than simply celebrating holidays – there is much more work to be done than shopping for gifts and spending time with loved ones. The last quarter of the year can be overwhelming and stressful for small business owners, so here are a few things you can begin doing now to make your transition into 2019 an easier...

Florida Labor Law Posters

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) enforces statutes and regulations that pertain to employees and the workplace, including a requirement that labor law posters be posted in businesses that have any number of employees. Ever private, federal, state and local government employer must have labor law posters posted in their workplace. Posters need to be accessible by all employees on a regular or daily basis. How Many Posters Do...

Accounting for Vacation Pay

What you need to know about implementing a vacation policy for your business. Believe it or not, there are currently no laws in the United States that require employers to offer vacation time (paid or unpaid) to their workers. The U.S. is one of the few nations in which the government does not regulate private work sector benefits. But the story changes once an organization is ready to implement...

Streamline HR Onboarding Processes with New Precise HR App

Recruiting new employees is a vital yet long and administratively intense process. From posting job descriptions to multiple platforms, collecting and reviewing applications, conducting interviews and sifting through candidates, the new hire process often keeps you and your team busy for weeks. Once you have nailed down the perfect candidate, enter the process of paperwork. Drafting, filling out and storing loads of paperwork every time you hire a new...

Pennsylvania Labor Law Posters

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry requires nearly all businesses in the state of Pennsylvania to post labor law posters. But how do you know if your business should display labor law posters or not? It is simple to determine whether or not you need to hang a poster in your business. It Depends on Whether Your Business Has Employees Does your Pennsylvania business have any number of...

Overtime Pay: What You May be Missing

Many employers (especially those just starting out) have a hard time seeing through the murky waters of overtime pay and how it should be addressed legally speaking. Many employers get tripped up by confusing work week hours with pay period hours. Overtime for non-exempt hourly employees needs to be calculated on a 7-day time period, regardless of how often your employees are paid. For example, if an employee who...

4 Hiring Mistakes Small Businesses Commit

Are You Building Your Team Effectively? The employees you hired today will determine your success tomorrow. Here are a few suggestions from Precise Payroll, based on our experience as an HR firm. 1. Not conducting pre-employment screenings. This can hurt your company in a number of ways. For example, it could cause you to hire someone who doesn’t have experience that they claim to have. (Studies have shown that...

Do You Need to Reevaluate Your Onboarding Process?

Watch for these signs that your onboarding process needs a makeover. A good onboarding process is crucial for turning your candidates into productive workers. Many companies use outdated materials and rush through the process to get new employees right to work. However, carefully planned and thorough onboarding can actually add value to a company by enabling new employees to start out with ample experience before hitting the work floor...