Benefits & Compensation

Clocked Out, Still Connected: What You Need to Know About Group Texting Outside of Work Hours

Feb. 16, 2022

“Quick question…” Those two words have become increasingly popular as our near-constant attachment to communication devices blurs the line between...

Holiday Pay Guidance with Ally Dagnino

Jan. 3, 2022

As we approach the holidays, many of you may be finding yourselves reviewing your holiday policy and wondering just which...

Setting Overtime Exemption and Bonuses for Office Managers

Dec. 21, 2020

I wanted to share a couple of insights about Office Managers (OMs) when it comes to salary and bonus structures....

HRAs: The Alternative to Group Healthcare Plans for Small Employers

Nov. 19, 2020

Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) are a type of employer-funded health benefit that allows employers to reimburse employees for qualifying medical...

HRAs Make It Easy to Provide Tax-Free Health Benefits to Your Employees

Nov. 2, 2020

Since its debut in January 2020, TCH’s HRA technology platform is the first of its kind. It takes the hassle...

Exempt Employee Status: It’s NOT Just Salary vs. Hourly

Aug. 31, 2020

Per the FLSA, employees have to pass 3 “tests” to be legally classified as exempt employees. Otherwise, they're hourly and...

Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Status: It’s More than Just Salary vs. Hourly!

Aug. 31, 2020

The minimum salary threshold for exempt employees had been raised in 2024, and was scheduled to increase again in 2025....

CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program Loans

Jun. 4, 2020

Legislation aimed at expanded criteria for the use of PPP Loans under the CARES Act, called the Paycheck Protection Program...

When Your Employee Prefers Unemployment to Work

May. 27, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has stretched on for more than two months and entrepreneurs across America are now looking to reopen...

Unemployment Eligibility Expanded Under CARES Act

Apr. 7, 2020

The federal government has passed the ‘third phase’ of emergency legislation, called the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act...

California Coronavirus Update: EDD’s Available Resources and Benefits

Mar. 9, 2020

The government in California has been taking a lot of steps in response to the coronavirus outbreak, including the Governor...