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A self-employed individual contracted for specific tasks.

A retirement savings plan sponsored by an employer. It allows employees to save and invest pre-tax.

Services to help employers meet Affordable Care Act requirements.

The habitual or excessive absence of an employee from work.

A federal law aimed at increasing health insurance coverage and reducing healthcare costs.

Software for managing recruitment and hiring processes.

A relationship where employment can be terminated anytime for any legal reason.

Administration of employee benefits like health insurance and retirement plans.

Management of employee benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans.

A law allowing employees to continue health insurance after leaving their job.

The total cash and non-cash payments an employee receives for their work.

Amounts subtracted from an employee's paycheck for taxes or benefits.

Employer assistance for childcare or dependent care services.

An option for automatic transfer of salaries to employees' bank accounts.

An electronic transfer of wages directly into an employee’s bank account.

Laws prohibiting workplace discrimination based on protected characteristics.

A document outlining an organization’s policies and benefits.

A portal for employees to access pay stubs, W-2s, and manage personal information.

A digital platform for employees to manage tasks like updating personal information.

A unique number assigned to businesses for tax reporting.

Employees not entitled to overtime pay under federal law.

A federal payroll tax for Social Security and Medicare.

Federal Insurance Contributions Act taxes, which fund Social Security and Medicare programs.

A law granting job-protected leave for family and medical reasons.

Employer responsibility to withhold federal income taxes from employee paychecks.

A pre-tax account for medical or dependent care expenses.

A legal process where wages are withheld to pay a debt as directed by a court order.

Managing court-ordered deductions from employee paychecks.

The total money earned by an employee before deductions.

Calculating take-home pay after deductions.

Guidance and services to ensure adherence to labor laws and regulations.

Unwanted conduct creating a hostile or intimidating workplace environment.

A savings account for medical expenses with tax advantages.

A detailed examination of a job’s duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

A document outlining the duties and qualifications for a specific position.

Metrics used to evaluate performance at various organizational levels.

Ensuring payroll practices comply with federal and state labor laws.

Regulations governing wages, benefits, and workplace conditions.

Authorized time off work, which may be paid or unpaid.

The lowest hourly rate an employer can legally pay an employee.

Required reporting of new hires to government agencies.

Requirement to report newly hired employees to state agencies for tax and employment tracking.

The process of integrating a new hire into an organization.

A specific period for employees to enroll or change benefits plans.

Contracting tasks to external providers rather than handling them in-house.

Accurate tracking and payment of overtime hours based on federal and state laws.

Additional pay for hours worked beyond the standard 40-hour workweek.

Paid leave policies for vacation, illness, or personal time.

Tracking and managing paid time off and employee leave policies.

System to manage and monitor employees' paid time off (vacation, sick leave, etc.).

Detailed summaries of employee pay, including earnings, deductions, and net pay.

Review and verification of payroll processes for accuracy.

Reviews of payroll processes and records to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Use of software and tools to streamline and reduce manual payroll tasks.

Adhering to legal requirements for payroll, including tax filings and employee wage laws.

Subtractions from employee gross pay, including taxes, insurance, and retirement contributions.

Management of payroll tasks including salary calculations and deductions.

The frequency at which employees are paid (weekly, biweekly, etc.).

Technology solution used to automate and streamline payroll processing.

Taxes imposed on employers and employees for programs like Social Security and Medicare.

A formal review of an employee’s job performance over time.

The process of finding, interviewing, and hiring candidates.

Managing payroll for employees working from remote or home locations.

Strategies to keep employees engaged and reduce turnover.

An employee hired temporarily to meet short-term business demands.

Compensation offered to employees after termination of employment.

Time off provided to employees for illness or medical needs.

A payroll tax funding the Social Security program.

Employer responsibility to withhold state income taxes based on employee residency and work location.

Important dates for submitting payroll tax payments and reports.

Process of obtaining employer tax IDs required for payroll tax filings.

Services to handle payroll tax filings and compliance with tax laws.

Tools to monitor and manage employee work hours and attendance.

Tracking employee work hours to ensure accurate payroll processing.

The rate at which employees leave and are replaced within an organization.

State-provided benefits for eligible workers who lose their jobs.

A tax form detailing annual earnings and tax withholdings.

End-of-year tax document summarizing wages and taxes withheld for employees.

Preparing and distributing W-2 forms and managing tax reporting.

Court-ordered deductions from an employee’s wages to pay debts.

Legal process of withholding a portion of employee wages to pay off debts.

Administration and compliance with workers' compensation requirements.

Insurance providing wage replacement and medical benefits for workplace injuries.

Activities such as issuing W-2s and reconciling payroll data at the end of the year.