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Don’t Worry, Be Happy.
In today’s COVID-19 world of self-isolation and social distancing, how do we rise above the worry, uncertainty and loneliness, and try to be happy?
Make Onboarding Easier
A manual onboarding process can be tedious and inefficient. There’s no time like the present to make the switch to electronic onboarding.
Remote Performance Management
Employee engagement becomes more challenging when working remotely. Don’t let working remotely be a reason for performance management to fall to the side.
What Documentation Should Companies Collect and Retain for COVID-19 Leave?
The IRS recently provided concrete guidance on how employers can claim FFCRA tax credits and what records companies need to keep. Learn more.
Important COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts to Company Spending Account Benefit Plans
Expanded FMLA offerings and Emergency Paid Sick Leave are available as a result of COVID-19. There are other implications to be aware of.
COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Protection Act of 2020
Governor Hogan signed legislation (S.B. 1080) on 3/19/20, clarifying that a worker does not need to be terminated to be eligible for unemployment benefits.
Wellness Focus
Working from home creates new challenges and temptations that may have otherwise been avoided when you were spending most of your days at the office and commuting to and from work. Take this newly found working from home situation and convert it into an opportunity to maintain or improve your wellness and health.
Payroll Network’s CEO Update on COVID-19 Contingency Plan
Our highest priorities right now are ensuring the health and well-being of our employees and making certain we continue servicing your business seamlessly.
Work From Home Tips For Newbies
Working remotely can be daunting for employees not accustomed to it. Stay in close contact with your employees and make sure everyone has what they need.
Cybersecurity Threats: Companies Need Multi-factor Authentication to Keep Employees Safe
With increasing threats and scams, an easy, highly-effective way to protect our security is to enable Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) on our systems. Learn more.
COVID-19 Update
In response to growing concerns about the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), we’d like to share several resources.
Fair Labor Standards Act Requirements
Employee or Independent Contractor? Paying employees correctly is critical and has a big financial impact when it’s not done correctly. The U.S. Department of Labor collected a record $322 million in back wages in FY’2019. That brings the total to more than $1.4 billion recovered in the last five years!
Creating a Culture of Appreciation
How frequently do you show employees appreciation? Daily, occasionally, during a performance review? Don’t wait for a special occasion. Thank Employees Every Day Set a good example. Thanking your employees regularly creates a positive and welcoming environment. A simple thank you after a long day reminds employees that they are
Form I-9 Update
On January 31, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new Form I-9. Although the form is dated 10/21/2019, this is the form you should be using. USCIS is allowing employers a three-month grace period during which the old form (dated 7/17/2017) may be used. By May 1,
LGBTQ+ Awareness, Workplace Violence & MD Law Update
As a certified HR Advisor, I attend and speak at many industry events. Here are some key takeaways from the Chesapeake Human Resources Association Conference: Workplace Violence. How would you handle it? Do you have a policy? Know the warning signs? What do you look for when interviewing job candidates?
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I have been most pleased with the personal touch and the local knowledge within Payroll Network. Our organization has seen far fewer payroll issues since switching to Payroll Network from a large, national provider and whenever we do have issues, they are quickly resolved.
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