What Startup Mistakes to Dodge
Every business owner has experienced that eureka moment – the discovery of an idea that they believe is going to become the next multi-million dollar company. However,…
How to Make Your Remote Teams Succeed with These Management Tips
Telecommuting is the future of many careers. As technology and the Internet expand, so do the online opportunities. You’ve likely found the pressure to offer more remote…
Why Your Business Needs an Effective Time Management Strategy
Ah, time management… A dreadful thought to any working person. An even more dreadful one to any business owner without an effective time management strategy. Any self-respectful…
Setting up Direct Deposit for Your Paycheck
Direct Deposit A direct deposit is a convenient payment option that allows an automatic scheduled electronic transfer from one party directly to your checking or savings account….
What is Supplemental Life Insurance?
As a component of the employee benefits package, most companies offer supplemental life insurance or other ancillary coverage. Some examples include life, disability, vision or even dental…
The History of Child Labor Laws
Child labor laws and reforms were passed in several waves. The last and most comprehensive of which was the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938. Before…
Do Salaried Employees Get Comp Time?
Compensatory time, commonly referred to as comp time, is the paid time off that is given to non-exempt employees instead of overtime pay. A company which has…
What is the Law Regarding Minimum Wage?
The Current Minimum Wage Rates Prior to enacting the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938, the United States didn’t have a minimum wage. Employers could pay their workers…
Gross Pay Versus Net Pay
The two most confused phrases among first time employees are gross pay versus net pay. The simple way to remember the difference between these two is that…