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NJ Clarifies Cannabis and Anti-Discrimination Workplace Regulations for Employers

September 13, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

On September 9, the NJ Cannabis Regulatory Commission announced an update to help provide guidance to employers regarding regulations of marijuana use in the workplace. While an employee cannot be fired for testing positive for weed, employers have the right to maintain a drug-free workplace and to let go of someone if they have proven […]

9 Tips if You’re Currently Struggling to Hire for Your Small Business

September 12, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Abacus Payroll recently hosted a webinar on HR headaches and the top pain point in 2022 for small businesses has proven to be recruiting and hiring talent. Many of these challenges have been spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic, so employers need to evaluate their current hiring practices and see if improvements are needed. While we […]

Celebrating National Payroll Week 2022

September 8, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

National Payroll Week 2022 Hosted by the American Payroll Association, National Payroll Week (NPW) is an annual highlight of America’s employees and the payroll professionals who pay them. Marked by Labor Day each year, this year’s NPW is being celebrated September 5-9, 2022. While it may seem like direct deposit payments magically appear in your […]

Protect Your Bank Account from Hackers

June 23, 2022 | posted by Abacus Payroll

If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s that cybercriminals are coming up with new and creative ways to hack businesses and individuals. In today’s digital age, it’s more important than ever to be aware of the current scam trends and how you can protect your financial accounts. Not only do you need to […]

COVID-19 and Your Employees: Can You Require Vaccination?

April 27, 2021 | posted by Abacus Payroll

As of April 2021, many adult Americans are finally eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination. To keep employees and customers safe, employers may be wondering: Can I require my employees to be vaccinated? It is a little more complicated than a simple yes or no answer. While it is a personal health issue, federal and state […]

Preparing Your Workforce for an Outbreak Threat

March 10, 2020 | posted by Abacus Payroll

While the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is officially an international pandemic, it’s slowly but surely making its way across the United States. It’s not yet a cause for panic, but it does call for some preparations to keep your company’s workflow running smoothly and your employees safe. Keep in mind that some of these […]

How to Handle Annual Performance Reviews in Your Small Business

December 1, 2019 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Annual performance reviews provide, in theory, a welcome check-in and debrief period for employees and employers alike. Unfortunately, arbitrary rating criteria and a lack of communication between employers and employees can lead to annual performance reviews becoming nothing more than busy work that’s dreaded by everyone involved. While critiquing an employee’s performance never gets easier […]

How to Motivate and Evaluate Employees

October 8, 2019 | posted by Abacus Payroll

A motivated staff is a productive staff, and without incentives, your best people could leave for more satisfying endeavors. Pay and benefits are important, but they’re only the beginning. Motivate Employees to Excel To retain your best people, do the following: Establish reasonable, objective work standards, and base rewards and promotions on those standards. Communicate […]

4 Benefits of Outsourcing HR

September 24, 2019 | posted by Abacus Payroll

employee working remotely from computer outsourcing work

A human resources department is one of the most crucial—and chronically overworked—sections of any successful business, but the fact of the matter is that not every business is large enough to warrant a full-time HR team. If this is the case for you, it’s still possible to reap the benefits of a fully functional HR […]

Biometrics at Work: Rules and Ramifications

August 20, 2019 | posted by Abacus Payroll

Biometric technology is everywhere, and for good reason: It reduces the time it takes for things like clocking in, unlocking phones, and logging into computers to virtually nothing, making it perfect for any efficient workplace. However, like any personal details from your employees, storing biometric information requires caution and transparency if you want to avoid […]