Charlette Beasley

As in most countries, doing payroll in Mexico requires you to register your business first. Once set up, actually paying employees in the country is straightforward—but you’ll need to make sure you’re compliant with the local nuances, such as having a minimum pay period of two weeks, paying overtime past specific shift hours, and factoring…

Farm employers generally get help from family, part-time workers, youth, and sometimes contractors; however, they’re still responsible for processing payroll and taxes like any other non-farm business. The process for doing agriculture payroll is similar to that which most employers follow, but there are some exceptions. Depending on how much you pay in wages, who…

Form 941 is a quarterly tax form that tracks Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) (Social Security and Medicare) payments made by employers throughout the year. Employer FICA tax payments (6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare) are typically due monthly or semiweekly, and Form 941 is due quarterly. Since filling out Form 941 can…

An employer of record (EOR) is an organization that takes financial and legal responsibility for your small business’s international employees by employing them directly, enabling you to work with overseas employees without opening a legal entity in that country. It handles onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, unemployment and workers’ compensation claims, and taxes and does not…

Hiring bias is a prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair. Whether conscious or unconscious, these biases can seep into your hiring process. Conscious bias (or explicit bias) is a bias often rooted in personal beliefs and prejudices. Conscious bias…

Learning how to do payroll in Brazil starts with registering your business, understanding Brazil’s tax law, managing social insurance taxes, and withholding taxes. The country’s business registration process is complex—but because it’s consistently rated in the top 10 largest economies, expanding business operations in Brazil can be prudent for certain businesses. Use these seven steps…

Employee engagement is crucial to employee retention. When you see turnover rates rising, you’ll likely see employee engagement falling. The best way to address dropping or stagnant employee engagement is by creating a positive and supportive work culture that helps fulfill the needs of employees while keeping them encouraged on the job. Some employee engagement…

Learning how to do payroll in Ireland starts with registering your business with the national Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system and the Pay Related Social Insurance (PRSI), and then getting your employer registration number. After that, the process is similar to the US, but be aware that there are more tax requirements and social…

We won’t sugarcoat this: Learning how to do payroll in Germany can be a challenge. It has complex payroll and tax requirements and strict working hours and employment laws. But Germany is the largest economy in Europe, offering businesses prime opportunities to expand internationally. Use these seven steps as a guide on how to do…

Denmark is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, with an emerging and growing tech sector. As an EU member state, doing business in Denmark can be a smooth transition for your business. However, hiring an employee and learning how to do payroll in Denmark can create some challenges, as the country requires monthly…

Learning how to handle Italy payroll starts with registering your business with the Social Security Institute (INPS), the Accident Insurance Institute (INAIL), and the local labor office in the province where your company is located. The rest of the process is similar to that of the US—but many of the specifics are dictated by what’s…

International contractors supplement your domestic workforce, adding quality workers to help you achieve your company goals. Foreign independent contractors aren’t paid the same way as domestic, US-based employees—options include paying through international bank transfers, digital wallets, and cryptocurrency, as well as payroll software. Foreign workers also handle their own payroll taxes. You must consider what…