Paying Employees Archives - Patriot Software Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:14:34 +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 Paying Employees Archives - Patriot Software 32 32 Do Night Shift Workers Get Paid for Daylight Savings? And More Payroll Questions https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/night-shift-workers-daylight-saving-time/ Wed, 25 Sep 2024 20:02:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=61957 clock and calendar on a blue backgroundSeven out of 10 Americans aren’t fans of changing the clocks at the start and end of daylight saving time (DST). And if you have employees who work the graveyard shift, you might not like the payroll issues that come with DST. So, how does daylight savings time work when employees are on the clock? […]]]> 5 Payroll Features and Benefits to Consider When Shopping for Software  https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/payroll-features-and-benefits/ Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:02:34 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=69159 Woman looking at payroll features and benefits on her cell phone.When you have employees, you need to pay them. Instead of manually calculating gross pay, payroll taxes and deductions, and net pay, you might opt for payroll software. With the right software, you can run payroll in minutes—not hours—each pay period.  But what kind of payroll features do you need to maximize your time savings […]]]> How to Reduce Your Business’s Payroll Costs: Strategies for Budgeters  https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/how-to-reduce-payroll-costs/ Fri, 12 Jul 2024 21:01:06 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=68875 Piggy bank with money signifying payroll costs.For many businesses, payroll is the largest expense. The cost of an employee can be 32% more than their wages. Plus, you have to pay for the cost of running payroll. But savvy business owners know there are ways to cut back on expenses, including payroll costs.  Thirty percent of business owners cite managing business […]]]> How to Calculate Hours Worked for Payroll [+ Tools to Use] https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/how-to-calculate-hours-worked-for-payroll/ Fri, 17 May 2024 18:01:39 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=68240 Restaurant owner calculates hours worked for her employees.You must know each employee’s hours worked to run payroll. To do that, you must calculate hours worked. So, what does the process of calculating hours worked look like? Learn how to calculate hours worked step-by-step below, plus get an in-depth example. *I don’t want to do the calculations. Show me how software can do […]]]> Payroll Cutoffs: Best Practices to Pay Your Employees on Time https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/payroll-cutoff/ Wed, 08 May 2024 19:43:25 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=68135 Employer marking their calendar for payroll cutoffs and pay dates.Paying your employees on time is essential, especially because 62% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. Plus, many state pay frequency requirements regulate when you pay employees. Understand payroll cutoffs to pay your team on time, every time. So, what is a “payroll cutoff?” What is a payroll cutoff? A payroll cutoff is the date […]]]> What Is Minimum Wage? Federal & State Rates for 2024 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/what-is-minimum-wage/ Wed, 08 May 2024 18:10:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/what-is-minimum-wage/ Barista cashing out a customer paying with their phone.The minimum wage law prevents employers from paying employees below a certain amount per hour. What is minimum wage? There is a federal minimum wage, but many states and localities set a higher wage. Comply with labor laws by learning what minimum wage your business may be subject to. What is minimum wage? The minimum […]]]> What Happens If Payday Falls on a Bank Holiday? Mark Your Calendar https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/what-happens-if-payroll-falls-on-bank-holiday-delay/ Tue, 07 May 2024 22:25:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/what-happens-if-payroll-falls-on-bank-holiday-delay/ desk with a calendar, cell phone, glasses, and a cup of teaA whopping 65% of the U.S. population lives paycheck to paycheck. These employees (and likely all employees) count on receiving their wages on their scheduled pay date. But, bank holidays might pose a slight hiccup. What happens if payday falls on a bank holiday? What happens if payday falls on a bank holiday—or around it?  […]]]> What Is an Exempt Employee? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/exempt-employees-must-meet-specific-qualifications/ Thu, 02 May 2024 20:55:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/exempt-employees-must-meet-specific-qualifications/ Woman with hand on neck, looking at laptop.Are all of your employees eligible to receive overtime pay? Some employees are exempt from overtime pay and minimum wage laws. Exempt employee qualifications are determined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). To run payroll correctly, you need to be familiar with exempt employees. What is an exempt employee?   What is an exempt […]]]> Answers to 18 Payroll Questions You Are Dying to Ask https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/payroll-questions-answers-faqs-questions/ Thu, 02 May 2024 19:58:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/payroll-questions-answers-faqs-questions/ Woman using a calculator near the cash register.For some business owners, running payroll might be like learning a foreign language. You are a master of your business idea, not the administrative responsibilities that come with it. Because you might not be familiar with these responsibilities, you might have some payroll questions. Payroll questions and answers When you become an employer, you need […]]]> Payroll Data Security: Defending Against Payroll Data Breaches https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/payroll-data-security/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:45:13 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=67692 Hands on a laptopData breaches and cyberattacks happen every day. Payroll contains sensitive employee information such as Social Security numbers and bank account details, making it a goldmine for cybercriminals. And because 43% of all data breaches target small businesses, payroll data security should be top of mind. Kickstart your payroll data security training here. Learn about payroll […]]]>