As the open enrollment season approaches, it's crucial for businesses to ensure they are fully prepared to navigate this critical period. Open enrollment is a time when employees can make changes to their health insurance plans and other benefits, and being ready for it can...
Workplace violence is a serious concern that affects employees across various industries. In response to this growing issue, California has implemented comprehensive workplace violence prevention standards to ensure the safety and well-being of workers. This blog will explore the key aspects of these standards, their...
Are you looking for a way to make managing your human resources processes more efficient? An HRIS platform could be the answer! HRIS stands for human resources information system, and it is a software solution designed to help streamline and automate all of your HR...
Running a business isn't always a walk in the park. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to ensure that everything runs smoothly. One of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of a successful business is its labor force. Not only do...
PayrollCentric is pleased to announce the PayrollCentric 401(k) Group Plan Solution. This GPS is a pooled-plan solution ideal for small to medium businesses and designed to reduce total cost and administrative burden through a shared administrator. 401(k) plans are an incredibly powerful tool to help employees...
As a small to medium-sized business owner, you are probably aware of the I-9 form – the document used to verify an employee's identity and authorization to work in the United States. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated the form, aiming to reduce...
*UPDATE: The August 1, 2023, I-9 update allows remote examination of documents.* U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that COVID-19 temporary flexibilities for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification—Virtual Verification—will expire on July 31, 2023. Employers should prepare to resume standard, in-person I-9 verification procedures in August...
Keeping track of employee hours can be a real challenge for small businesses. It's essential to ensure everyone is being paid accurately and that records are accurate and up-to-date. Timekeeping for small businesses has come a long way, and many tools and methods are available...
As your small business grows, so can the questions. Tax rates? Benefits? Reporting? PayrollCentric answers the most asked questions in California’s ever-changing payroll landscape. What is the new minimum wage in California? On January 1, 2023, the base minimum wage in California increased to $15.50/hour. Wages in...
Federal law requires certified payroll reports for government-funded projects that cost $2,000 or more. Certified payroll reports (also known as CPRs or “prevailing wage”) document wages, hours, rates, deductions, and benefits provided to every worker on your project. They ensure workers are receiving the prevailing...
