Pretax deductions are subtracted from employees’ wages before taxes are taken out, thereby lowering their taxable wages and increasing their take-home pay.

On December 19, 2016, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a new rule updating the process for reviewing claims and appeals for disability benefits covered by...

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets guidelines for whether an employee is exempt or nonexempt under federal law. Exempt means that the employee is excluded...

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires that employers track hours worked by nonexempt employees, who typically are paid by the hour. Although you can...

The rules for withholding federal payroll taxes are quite straightforward, applying to most employees in the United States, regardless of location. The rules...

Traditional leave plans separate time off into different categories, such as vacation, sick, and personal time. Employees are allotted a specific number of days...

The process of terminating an employee should not be taken lightly, as improper handling can lead to unpleasant results, such as the employee suing the company....

With millennials dominating the workforce and the next generation of workers gearing up to make their mark, employers are being forced to rethink their rewards...