Step-by-Step Guide to Running Payroll for Your Small Business
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | May 13, 2022

    For small businesses, payroll can seem daunting…but it is doable. Of course, you know that—due to tax obligations and employment law compliance...

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    Fair Labor Standards Act: What Employers Need to Know
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | May 9, 2022

    In 1938, the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) first appeared in President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal. The legislation was a landmark law for the...

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    How to Write an Independent Contractor Policy
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | May 3, 2022

    As organizations are navigating the retention tension of the Great Resignation, many are looking for more creative staffing solutions than simply...

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    HR Employee Record Retention Guidelines in 2023
    Picture of Will Miranne Will Miranne | March 17, 2022

    **For an updated resource, check out HR Employee Record Retention Guidelines in 2024. Employers are required to keep employee records and...

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    Section 125 Cafeteria Plans: What Employers Need to Know
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | March 11, 2022

    Whether you knew it or not, your organization likely has a Section 125 cafeteria plan. Even though cafeteria plans are quite common, ERISA compliance...

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    Exempt or Not: Do You Have to Classify Some Employees as Hourly?
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | March 8, 2022

    Along with classifying employees as part-time or full-time, employers are also required by federal law to correctly distinguish between exempt and...

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    The Role of Assessments in the Hiring Process
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | February 24, 2022

    The Great Resignation has been weighing heavily on many HR minds these past few months. But of course, one employer’s retention tension can be...

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    Understanding Employee Leave: Essential Policies for SMBs
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | February 9, 2022

    In small to midsize businesses, HR plays a crucial role in managing employee leave policies. Understanding the various types of leave—both paid...

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    Step-by-Step Guide to Filling Out OSHA Forms 300, 300A, and 301
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | January 27, 2022

    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires certain employers to report work-related injuries and illnesses, using a three-step...

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    What is an ERISA Wrap Document, and Why Do You Need One?
    Picture of Bretton Chatham Bretton Chatham | January 10, 2022

    ERISA covers more benefits plans than many employers realize, and it takes more than a plan booklet to comply with federal regulation. How can small...

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