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Human Resources Archives - Patriot Software Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:18:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-site-favicon-32x32.png Human Resources Archives - Patriot Software 32 32 State-mandated Retirement Plans: Don’t Get Tripped up https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/state-mandated-retirement-plans/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:10:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=57092

Woman researching state-mandated retirement plans.

State-mandated retirement plans are here to nudge (erhm, push) employers into helping employees save for their future. But, all the different rules and regulations can cause you to trip on your way to offering retirement plans. Don’t get tripped up. We’re here to help you understand your responsibilities. Read on to learn about states with […]

]]> HR Software for Small Business: What Exactly Does It Do? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/hr-software-for-small-business/ Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:55:17 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=69330

Man looking at HR software for small business on his laptop

Is HR software for small business worth the price? How can it help your business stay on top of HR tasks like compliance, reporting, and employee information management? These are common questions you might have before signing up for HR software. You probably want to know the features of HR software to determine if the […]

]]> How to Build an Employee Benefits Package https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/employee-benefits-package/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=69244

Professional putting together an employee benefits package.

Don’t let your #1 candidate pick or top-tier employee be the one who got away. Whether it’s an employer’s or employee’s market, the job market for top talent is competitive. You need a robust employee benefits package to attract and retain talent. Offering a small business benefits package starts with building one out. You need […]

]]> State Disability Insurance: What Employers Need to Know https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/what-is-state-disability-insurance/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:03:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/what-is-state-disability-insurance/

Injured employee receiving state disability insurance check.

Here’s the situation: Your employee takes a little time off because they can’t physically work. What happens? They may be eligible for disability insurance benefits. Typically, you can elect to offer disability insurance to employees. However, five states have a mandatory state disability insurance program. Does your state require state disability insurance? Let’s get into […]

]]> Sign-on Bonus: Everything You Need to Know Before Offering One https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/sign-on-bonus/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:01:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=59404

Employer determining sign-on bonuses for new hires.

You’re struggling to find good, quality candidates to fill an open position. Or, you’ve found the perfect candidate and want to sweeten the job offer. What do you do? In either case, you may consider offering a sign-on bonus. But before you advertise a $500, $1,000, or $5,000 (you get the picture) sign-on bonus, you […]

]]> How to Simplify HR Processes When Compliance Feels Impossible https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/how-to-simplify-hr-processes/ Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=69141

HR professional simplifying HR processes with Patriot's HR software.

HR compliance can be a nightmare for overwhelmed small business owners. You need buttoned-up HR processes to avoid compliance-related penalties and lawsuits. This takes time—a commodity most business owners don’t have. Is it possible to streamline your HR processes to stay compliant with federal, state, and local regulations? Yes. And we’re going to show you […]

]]> Should You Use an Employee Handbook Builder? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/employee-handbook-builder/ Tue, 13 Aug 2024 18:48:16 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=69144

Is creating, updating, and keeping a compliant company handbook stressful? Drafting a federal- and state-compliant handbook is daunting for many business owners and HR professionals. It can take weeks of research, writing, formatting, and editing. But it doesn’t have to. An employee handbook builder can streamline the process. Employee handbook builders have customizable templates and […]

]]> Paid Time Off (PTO): How to Offer Your Employees PTO https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/offering-paid-time-off-to-employees-can-simplify-payroll/ Wed, 17 Jul 2024 22:14:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/offering-paid-time-off-to-employees-can-simplify-payroll/

Thinking about giving your employees paid sick, personal, or vacation days? Why not combine them under one paid time off plan? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says that 79% of private sector workers have access to paid vacation and 78% have access to paid sick leave. But with a PTO plan, employees can […]

]]> Minnesota Paid Sick Leave: Guide for Small Business Owners https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/minnesota-paid-sick-leave/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:11:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=65358

Employers with employees working in Minnesota are responsible for offering paid sick leave. How much do you know about the Minnesota paid sick leave law, known as Earned Sick and Safe Time? Minnesota Paid Sick Leave Summary Employers must offer employees who work in Minnesota 48 hours of paid time off per year. Employers can […]

]]> What Is an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Is it Taxable? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/employee-assistance-program/ Fri, 14 Jun 2024 19:03:56 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=68579

Employee taking advantage of employee assistance program with video counseling.

Benefits matter to 81% of employees, which means your benefits package is an important recruitment and retention tool. From traditional benefits, like health insurance, to newer benefits, like student loan repayment, you’re always looking for the next best thing. Have you heard of employee assistance program (EAP) benefits? What is EAP, exactly? Just over half […]

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