Rachel Blakely-Gray

So, you’ve decided to give your hard-working employees paid time off (PTO). You’ve drafted a clear PTO policy that details the benefit. But, nobody’s taking their time off. What gives? In an effort to force workaholics to take a vacation, some businesses are shifting gears and implementing mandatory time off.

How familiar are you with the Ohio JEDD, short for Joint Economic Development District? If you’re an employer in Ohio, read up on what JEDD is and how the arrangement could affect how you pay taxes.

Businesses big and small have changed up operations due to federal and state coronavirus-related mandates. One thing small businesses can do is offer paid leave to employees impacted by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Deciding whether you want to provide paid time off (PTO) is something you need to do before you hire an employee. Offering PTO also requires you to craft a policy that explains how your business treats accrued time off. But, PTO payout laws by state may restrict whether you can establish a use-it-or-lose-it policy. Sure, […]

When an employee leaves your business, you must follow an employee termination checklist. One of your employer responsibilities is giving terminated employees their final pay. But, how soon do you need to pay it out? Cue final paycheck laws by state.

Do you know your Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) responsibilities? Now, throw in a holiday. Do you still know how FMLA and holidays work?

Before adding an employee to your payroll, you need to fill out Form I-9 to verify they’re legally allowed to work in the United States. But, what if you want to hire someone who’s not authorized to work in the USA? You may be able to hire an H-1B worker, thanks to the USCIS’s H-1B […]