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Business · 3 min read ·
CA Overtime Rules
In the last post, I discussed the federal overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor. Today's post discusses the more stringent overtime laws in California…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Protect Your Company Against Résumé & Identity Fraud
A few weeks ago I shared a few tips on finding the right employee . Today, I came across an article on résumé fraud , otherwise known as CV fraud, and thought I’d share this information with you. The best way to fight…
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Business · 3 min read ·
2016 Legal Update for California Employers
I attended a seminar last week discussing the most recent legislation that went into effect on January 1, 2016 (yes the seminar is held a bit late to discuss, but better late than never). I was aware of much of this l…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Workplace Relationships - Finding the Right Employee
As we all know, most of our time is spent in the office rather than with our loved ones. Speaking about loved ones, Valentine's Day just passed. Did you take a moment to reflect on those that make your day better at w…
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Bookkeeping · 3 min read ·
How to Correct a 1099 After the Original Has Been Filed
So you knew 1099 forms had to be processed for vendors who met the IRS guidelines and you filed them timely. Periodically, a business finds a mistake after forms are filed which needs to be corrected. What do you do i…
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Business · 2 min read ·
What Businesses Need to Know About ACA in 2016
The Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as ACA or Obamacare, has had many business owners trying to figure out how it will affect their organization and their current ability to offer health insurance to employees. I…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Reinvesting Capital Gains -- Should you do it?
When you invest in a fund, you'll probably be asked if you want to reinvest your capital gains. Every investor must understand what it means to reinvest their capital gains. Capital gains are income earned from buying…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Seven Tips to Protect Your Online Presence
Scammers, hackers, and identity thieves want to steal your personal information – and your money. Here are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself while conducting business over the Internet. 1. Use Securit…
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Business · 3 min read ·
Ban the Box Employment Laws
Are you aware that as an employer there are laws preventing you from asking certain questions of your candidates? You may be aware that you can't ask about race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or ancestry. But…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Grace Period or $500 Rollover for Flexible Accounts? Take Your Pick
Do you have flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for your employees? Usually, if the FSAs aren't completely spent by year-end, the employees must lose the unused funds. To avoid this issue, consider amending your FSA pla…
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Business · 2 min read ·
Payroll Credit Reductions Announced for 2015
The states that must pay additional payroll taxes in the form of FUTA credit reductions have been announced by the Department of Labor. A state is a credit reduction state if it has taken loans from the federal govern…
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Bookkeeping · 3 min read ·
Common Questions Asked When Seeking a New Accountant
Are you new in business and looking for a CPA? Or perhaps you need to find a new one due to retirement, relocation, or unmet needs. Finding the right CPA is not easy, but knowing the right questions to ask can help yo…
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