IN: Cal/OSHA Injury & Illness Prevention Program

Dear Valued Customer, In California every employer has a legal obligation to provide and maintain a safe and healthful workplace for employees, according to the California Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973. As of 1991, a written, effective Injury and Illness Prevention (IIP), Program is required for every California employer. We’re focused on this…

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Unemployment Insurance – Who Pays for It?

When an employee finds themselves out of work, then under certain circumstances, they can collect unemployment benefits. The state disburses these funds to the individual on behalf of their previous employer. So who pays for this unemployment insurance? Do you need to purchase an unemployment insurance policy? As a small business owner, what do you…

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IN: Unemployment Insurance – Who Pays for It?

Dear Valued Customer, In this issue of “————————” we seek to clear up a few things regarding unemployment insurance. When an employee finds themselves out of work, then under certain circumstances, they can collect unemployment benefits. The state disburses these funds to the individual on behalf of their previous employer. So who pays for this…

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Independent Contractor Defined

People such as doctors, dentists, veterinarians, lawyers, accountants, contractors, subcontractors, public stenographers, or auctioneers who are in an independent trade, business, or profession in which they offer their services to the general public are generally independent contractors. However, whether these people are independent contractors or employees depends on the facts in each case. The general…

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Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) Or Employee?

It is critical that business owners correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors. Generally, you must withhold income taxes, withhold and pay Social Security and Medicare taxes, and pay unemployment tax on wages paid to an employee. You do not generally have to withhold or pay any taxes on payments…

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Know Who You’re Hiring – Independent Contractor (Self-employed) vs. Employee

A business may pay an independent contractor and an employee for the same or similar work, but there are important legal differences between the two.  For the employee, the company withholds income tax, Social Security, and Medicare from wages paid. For the independent contractor, the company does not withhold taxes. Employment and labor laws also do not apply to independent contractors.…

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IN: Protection Against Identity Theft & Cybercrime

Dear Valued Customer, Did you get a notice that says a company lost your personal information in a data breach? What can you do to keep your personal info secure? Are identity protection services worth the cost? These questions and many more are answered in this issue of the “——————–.” While we continue to build…

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