“Outsource” seems to be the word of the day for small businesses. The idea is that if you don’t have the staff and expertise to do it yourself (insource payroll), you should have someone else take care of it for you. That idea has some merit, but it’s overly simplistic. Sometimes what you need isn’t [...]
As companies grow and hire more employees, additional compliance burdens often accompany that growth. For example, many employers fear the dreaded 50 employee threshold - for good reason! 50 employees is the magic number that triggers an additional compliance burden for employers. When that 50 employee threshold is reached, employers need to address compliance issues [...]
In early March, the Department of Labor (DOL) Wage & Hour Division issued some proposed changes to the overtime rules. These rules have been relied upon by the payroll industry for several years to determine who can be a salary, exempt employee and who should be paid overtime wages. Back in 2016, the Obama administration [...]
If you’re ready to streamline your payroll system while also improving overall security, it’s time to implement a cloud-based payroll system. You might feel like making such a big change is overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Having a payroll system based in the cloud can be just as easy — if not easier [...]
In the Microsoft Dynamics® community, there’s a reason Integrity Data stands out. It isn’t just for our array of Dynamics GP payroll and HR add-ons, or our ACA compliance solutions, but for the commitment we demonstrate in meeting our customers' needs—especially when they require a customized solution. That's right—we have customization services! Expertise and Knowledge [...]
With the ACA not going anywhere in 2019, now is a good time to make sure your ducks are in a row for ACA compliance this year. Here’s some tips on how to stay compliant. Quick reminder: Under the ACA employer mandate, ALEs (Applicable Large Employers) must periodically (usually monthly) offer at least 95% of [...]
Technology drives every aspect of business and spending is on the rise across all industries. While an increase in spending on technology is unavoidable for businesses if they hope to stay competitive, the importance of understanding the return on investment (ROI) for your technology cannot be understated. That’s why many Integrity Data Dynamics GP Payroll [...]
A majority of organizations offer some sort of leave for employees. A SHRM 2018 job satisfaction survey showed that for full-time employees 95 to 96 percent of employers offer vacation leave, while 77 to 79 percent offer sick leave. Other types of employment leave include FMLA, personal leave, jury duty, and bereavement. Requesting, approving, updating, [...]
Do your employees have access to the financial help they need? Over half of employees find dealing with personal finances stressful, and those who are struggling financially report significantly higher stress than other workers. When you help your employees by offering a financial wellness program that provides financial education and assistance, everyone wins. You get [...]
After telling you all about the GP Payroll Freebies and some affordable Payroll Mistake Fixers, time to turn to my all-time favorite: Comprehensive Leave Tracking Leave management has evolved into so much more than just vacation time and sick days. Companies might offer comp time, allow employees to utilize time for volunteer activities, or provide [...]