Robie Ann Ferrer

Payroll outsourcing is the practice of hiring a third-party provider to calculate wages, withhold taxes, file payroll tax forms, and pay employees on your behalf. Small businesses often outsource payroll because tax compliance rules, multi-state regulations, and wage calculations can quickly become complex and time-consuming. Payroll outsourcing can be an easy way to save time…

If you’re paying a caregiver who lives in your home, you’re managing more than a work schedule. You’re handling wage rules, hour tracking, and household payroll taxes. The question I hear most often is: do live-in caregivers get overtime? The answer depends on who employs the caregiver and what your state requires. This guide explains…

Hiring a caregiver often begins with one question: Should you use an agency or hire someone directly? The decision affects more than personality fit or hourly pay. It determines who handles payroll, tax reporting, and compliance. If you plan to hire an in-home caregiver support, you’re also deciding whether you become the employer under federal…

Paying senior caregivers isn’t the same as paying contractors or a household staff assigned by an agency. If you hire directly and control the schedule and duties, you’re considered a household employer under IRS rules. That means wages and household employment taxes may apply. This guide explains how to pay in-home senior care staff legally…

The best payroll training depends on your experience level. Beginners can start with free online resources and YouTube tutorials, while professionals should consider certification programs like PayrollOrg’s FPC or CPP for credibility and compliance expertise. To figure out which payroll training options are best for you, it’s important to first evaluate what you need to…

Payroll forms are important because they help employers comply with federal, state, and local tax laws. By accurately completing and submitting these forms, businesses can avoid penalties and legal issues arising from non-compliance. Additionally, payroll forms for employers help businesses maintain accurate records of their employees’ earnings, deductions, and tax withholdings. Here’s a quick glance…

A payroll budget helps you estimate how much your business will spend on employee compensation over a set period. This includes wages and salaries, overtime, bonuses, benefits, employer payroll taxes, and other payroll-related costs. Since payroll is often one of the largest ongoing expenses for businesses, budgeting for it helps you plan cash flow, staffing,…

A pay period is the recurring period of time during which employees work and are paid. These periods are fixed and most often occur on a biweekly or semimonthly basis, though some state laws require a specific frequency. Certain industries also follow calendar norms, such as weekly payroll for hourly employees in manufacturing companies. Payroll…

Gusto and BambooHR provide HR payroll solutions to help small to midsize businesses (SMBs) handle employee management processes. These two systems may have similar functionalities, but Gusto’s core platform is ideal for payroll while BambooHR’s software is great for managing various HR processes. Gusto also processes global worker payments, whereas BambooHR only offers US payroll…

A termination letter is a formal document that notifies an employee of your company’s decision to terminate their employment and/or eliminate their position. It is used as an official business record and generally includes the date and reason for the termination, as well as information on the final paycheck and benefits continuation, severance (if applicable),…

An employee database doesn’t have to mean using complicated HR software. At its core, it’s a place to organize the details you need about your team. When set up correctly, even an employee database in Excel gives you quick answers about employee headcount and basic pay information — all in one file. In this guide,…

If you’re new to ADP RUN payroll, you can get started quickly with the right preparation. Once your account is set up and your information is loaded into its platform, running payroll becomes a repeatable process that involves a few simple steps. In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to use ADP for payroll…