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HUB Flight is an online employee onboarding product that makes it easier than ever to set up a new employee. Hiring an employee is a good thing, but it inevitably creates more work for you. And nobody has time for that. Say hello to HUB Flight, a new online product that streamlines and simplifies the […]

Use the weighted average method to calculate overtime pay for an employee with two rates of pay. When you pay an employee two rates of pay, calculating overtime pay can be a conundrum. You want to calculate OT at the lower rate; the employee thinks you should calculate it at the higher rate. Let’s break […]

Don’t want employees to punch in and out every day, but want to track time for PTO? Here’s how to set up an employee for PTO only.        

You can use direct deposit or payroll cards to avoid advancing vacation pay. Spring is here and that means your employees are starting to plan summer vacations. That also means you may be trying to figure out how to make sure your employees continue to be paid for their vacation time without advancing pay. PaySmart […]

Here are some helpful tips for finding all of your reports once you are logged into PPX.  

     

PaySmart Payroll Services is pleased to announce that it’s Managing Member, Kelli Gift, CPA has been nominated for the Visionary Luminary Award through the West Shore Chamber of Commerce. Along with 7 women nominated by their peers, Gift is celebrated for her leadership and achievements within PaySmart, as well as her contributions to the community. […]

Shareholders on company payroll can be exempt from workers’ comp, but there is a downside. Pennsylvania law requires employees to carry workers’ comp insurance on all full-time and part-time employees. The one exception? Shareholders on the company payroll can be exempt from workers’ comp. What does this mean for you? Well, the possible upside is […]

Pay-As-You-Go Workers’ Comp is a workers’ comp solution that will save you time and money. As an added bonus, it’s completely integrated into your payroll process. Workers’ comp can be a big headache for small businesses: estimating payments, following monthly and quarterly reporting requirements, falling short on your premium. Ugh. PaySmart’s Pay-As-You-Go Workers’ Compensation (E-Comp) […]

Background checks on potential employees can save you time and money – not to mention grief. As part of our support services, PaySmart can run a variety of background checks for clients at a reasonable price. You can find out a lot of information about people – some good, some not so great – by […]