Human Resources Archives - Patriot Software Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:22:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-site-favicon-32x32.png Human Resources Archives - Patriot Software 32 32 It’s Payback Time: How to Handle an Employee Expense Reimbursement in Payroll https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/employee-expense-reimbursement-process/ Wed, 19 Apr 2023 16:22:15 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=62320 alt=""Does this sound familiar? You ask an employee to run a few errands for the office. They end up with a $10.79 coffee shop bill, $56.99 at the office supply store, and $25.28 at a local pizza joint. Sure, you plan to repay them. But how much do you know about employee expense reimbursement? Receipt […]]]> Massachusetts Paid Sick Leave Under the Earned Sick Time Law https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/massachusetts-paid-sick-leave/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:49:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=62170 alt=""Are you a new employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts? Do you plan on offering your employees paid sick leave? If the answer is no, it’s time to reassess. Most employers must provide Massachusetts paid sick leave under state law.  Read on to learn key facts about the state law, including: Massachusetts paid sick leave  […]]]> 4 Retirement Plan Features You Need to Consider https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/retirement-plan-features/ Mon, 03 Apr 2023 17:14:59 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=62154 alt=""Offering a retirement plan comes with a host of benefits, including generous 401(k) tax credits, while also serving as a potent tool for recruiting and retaining top talent. There are also unique benefits that come from integrating your 401(k) plan with your payroll provider. However, plans are most effective when they help employees save for […]]]> Can Employers Change Time Cards?  https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/can-employers-change-time-cards/ Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:36:37 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=62127 alt=""You have your time card management down to a science. Employees fill them out, you approve them, and boom! You send them off to payroll, and your job is done. But what happens when an employee makes a mistake? Can employers change time cards? Or is it illegal for an employer to change time cards? […]]]> Mandatory Benefits: What Benefits Do Employers Have to Offer? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/mandatory-benefits-employees/ Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:19:11 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=62112 alt=""Employee benefits beef up your compensation package. They can make or break your ability to hire and retain employees. For the most part, you can choose what to offer employees. But, there are several mandatory benefits you can’t afford to ignore. You not only need to stay competitive but also compliant. Read on to learn […]]]> SOC Codes and Mandatory Reporting: Does Your State Want Worker Classification Data?  https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/soc-codes-state-reporting/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:28:54 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=61856 alt=""“What’s your occupation?” Everybody gets this question—at the doctor’s office, when opening a new bank account, etc. People are curious. They want to know what it is exactly you do for a living. And if you’re an employer, the government wants to know what your employees do, too. To find out, federal and state agencies […]]]> Rhode Island TCI: Your Questions About the Ocean State’s Paid Family Leave Program Answered https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/rhode-island-tci/ Thu, 23 Feb 2023 18:14:11 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=61676 alt=""In 1942, Rhode Island was the first state to offer Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) benefits to employees. Following the success of this program, Rhode Island created the Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) program in 2013. Rhode Island TCI offers qualifying employees paid leave to care for their loved ones in certain situations.  Read on to find […]]]> Voluntary Paid Family Leave in the Granite State: New Hampshire PFML https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/new-hampshire-pfml/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:54:26 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=61243 alt=""New Hampshire joined 11 other states in early 2023 when it offered employees paid family and medical leave. New Hampshire PFML is unique, though. It’s the only state PFML program in the country that’s voluntary. What does it mean to have a voluntary PFML program? Read on for a Q&A about the new program and […]]]> Arizona Paid Sick Leave: Accrual Rate & Beyond https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/arizona-paid-sick-leave/ Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:31:18 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=61211 alt=""Do you need to give your employees paid sick leave? Several states have laws requiring it—including Arizona. If you’re an Arizona employer, you need to know your sick time responsibilities to stay compliant. So, are you ready to brush up on Arizona paid sick leave? Read on for a Q&A on Arizona sick time, learn […]]]> Digging Into De Minimis Fringe Benefits https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/de-minimis-fringe-benefits/ Mon, 30 Jan 2023 13:09:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=61184 Do you have snacks and coffee in the office for your employees? Have you ever had a workplace event, like a picnic or party? If so, you most likely have given employees de minimis fringe benefits. But, what are de minimis fringe benefits exactly, and are they taxable? Dig into this type of fringe benefit […]]]>