5 Ways to Make Small Business Payroll Easy
For many small business owners, payroll and HR can feel like a moving target. Rules change, paperwork builds up, and one missed detail can create costly problems. The good news is that a strong foundation of the right policies, practices and support can make it easy.
Deducting Insurance Premiums from Employee Paychecks
When an employee leaves early in the month, employers often wonder whether they can take the entire month’s health‑insurance premium out of the final paycheck. In California, the answer is...
Understanding the Big Beautiful Bill and How Overtime is Calculated
Recent federal legislative changes under the Big Beautiful Bill (BBB) introduce new reporting requirements for certain types of overtime—specifically FLSA (Federal) overtime. Employers should be aware
FUTA Credit Reduction Hits Harder in 2025: Here’s What Small Businesses Need to Know
The CA spending spree on unemployment benefits during and after the COVID pandemic is catching up to us, and unfortunately, small businesses are footing the bill.How? Through something called the FUTA
What Happens When You Leave a PEO? A Guide for Business Owners
Partnering with a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) can seem like a good move at first, until it no longer fits your business. Many companies eventually outgrow the rigid and costly structure. Leaving a PEO requires some thought and planning to make sure you don;t end up with problems.
Handling Abandoned Final Paychecks and Employee Property
When an employee leaves a job—whether through resignation, termination, or job abandonment—California law has strict requirements regarding final wages and personal property left behind. Employers must follow proper procedures to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws and prevent potential legal complications. Here’s what employers need to know about handling unclaimed final paychecks and abandoned employee property.
Reporting Tips using IRS Form 8027
If you own a restaurant or food service business, you’re required to report tips in addition to managing taxes and payroll. It can be a complex process, especially if you’re new to the industry—but Infinium HR is here to help. This guide will walk you through the essentials of IRS Form 8027.
Understanding IRS Form 8846: A Tax Break for Restaurant Owners
Running a restaurant comes with unique challenges, and one of the financial burdens is the taxes paid on employee tips. Fortunately, IRS Form 8846, Credit for Employer Social Security and Medicare Taxes Paid on Certain Employee Tips, offers restaurant owners a valuable opportunity to offset some of these costs. Here's a breakdown of what Form 8846 is, how it works, and how your restaurant business can benefit.
Understanding Regular Rate of Pay in California
In California, the regular rate of pay is more than just an employee’s hourly wage—it’s the foundation for calculating overtime, meal/rest break premiums, and sick time for non-exempt employees. This
Understanding the Regular Rate of Pay
In California, employees are entitled to various wage and hour mandates, including sick pay, overtime, and meal break violations. However, the calculation of these benefits often depends on an employee's regular rate of pay.