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How Much Should I Pay My Employees?

This article was last edited on 6/24/2020. For updated information on state minimum wage laws, visit https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state. When you’re hiring your first employee, you might not know how much to pay them. The amount...

female coffee-shop franchisee talking on the phone while exploring payroll options

Do Franchise Locations Manage Their Own Payroll?

Buying a franchise allows you to own a business without having to start from scratch. Instead, as the franchisee, you can rely on the franchisor’s experience, name recognition, and advertising. You’ll still be responsible...

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A Beginner’s Guide to FMLA Leave

This article was last edited on 04/15/2020. For updated information on the Family and Medical Leave Act, visit the Department of Labor website here.   The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides eligible employees with unpaid, job-protected leave for...

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3 Tips for Matching Your Office to Your Culture

Workplace cultures tend to either be team-oriented, where everyone pitches in and picks up new responsibilities, or hierarchical, where everyone knows exactly what they need to accomplish.  Company culture plays a part in every aspect of your business – to...