Precise Payroll

Delaware Labor Law Posters

Labor law posters are required by federal and state laws. These posters tell employees about their legal rights regarding employment. If you have any number of employees in the state of Delaware, you are required to hang Delaware labor law posters in your business. It is your responsibility as an employer to hang the correct posters as well as to keep them up to date when statuses change or...

California Labor Law Posters

Being an employer is rewarding but difficult. A number of rules and regulations apply to you and you have to do what you must to ensure you remain in compliance. Included in your list of obligations are California Labor Law Posters. In the state of California, the Department of Industrial Relations requires that all businesses with employees post several labor law posters that cover important topics, including health &...

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...

Advantages of Monthly Payroll Ofrver Quarterly Payroll

Why monthly payroll is more frequently chosen. Several options exist when it comes to payroll schedule, while some are better for your unique business than others. Comparing the advantages of these options will open your eyes to many advantages and disadvantages. Two common options include monthly payroll and quarterly payroll, with monthly payroll being the most popular of the two. Quarterly payroll is not ideal for many organizations. Employees...

Out of State Employees and Reciprocal Agreements

What are reciprocal agreements and when do you need them? States have their own withholding requirements (unlike federal withholding which is the same for employers across the board), including for employees who work and live in different states. Some states require reciprocal agreements for such employees. What is a Reciprocal Agreement? A reciprocal agreement is an arrangement that exists when two states agree that an employee can work in...

Determining Payroll Scheduling

Should You Set the Date or Does Your State? Who determines when exactly payday will occur in a business? The answer varies. As a small business owner, should your business be using a specific payroll frequency/schedule? Should you opt for weekly, bi-weekly, semi-monthly or monthly paydays? It can be difficult to determine which you should use but in some cases, the state in which you run your business may...

The 3 Most Common HR Mistakes

And How to Avoid Committing Them Yourself Leading a professional team in a way that is conducive to productivity and legally compliant can be more challenging than it sounds. Here are three frequent pitfalls that you should keep in mind: #1: Not Documenting Performance of Existing Employees. Even in a small company where you know every employee personally, conducting formal performance reviews on a consistent basis is very important....

How to Prepare When Switching Payroll Providers


Before you switch, keep these things in mind to prepare. There may come a time when you feel the need to switch payroll providers. Perhaps your current provider is missing the mark or maybe their company is dissolving. Regardless of why you switch, be sure you are completely prepared to make the transition as seamless as possible. Things to Consider When Switching Payroll providers range in price. Before diving...

5 Ways to Simplify Your Small Business Payroll

Eliminate payroll headaches with these tips. Small business owners sometimes struggle with their employees’ payroll. Getting payroll figures worked out and delivering paychecks each pay period is important for your business. Payroll processing is often complex and time consuming for small businesses. To make it less difficult to manage, we have created a few steps to simplify the process. 1. Simplify your policy. Take time to look over your...

Salary vs. Hourly Employees – How should you pay your hired help?

The decision on how to pay your employees can be hard. You not only have to decide how much you will pay them but you must decide whether you will pay them on an hourly or salaried basis. Laws and benefits exist for both ends of the spectrum that you should take into consideration when deciding. Pros and Cons of Paying Salary Wages A benefit of paying employees a...