As owner of a company that utilizes independent contractors, it’s imperative you look closely at their signed agreements and at-work practices to ensure those workers aren’t categorized as your employees under Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules. Learn how to avoid misclassification penalties and lawsuits by following these simple guidelines. Audit Worker Practices Have an attorney…

Processing payroll is a time-consuming activity that doesn’t generate revenue. You’re better off outsourcing payroll to the experts at Innovative Employee Solutions. The following are just a few of the benefits outsourcing your payroll can offer. Productivity Calculating payroll, determining tax obligations, preparing checks, and providing management reports is complicated work. Summaries on earning statements,…

Why invest all kinds of time and money into checking out an applicant’s background? It’s necessary for company safety and to ensure applicants will be positive additions to your team. But moreover, it’s for your peace of mind. Security Clearances After 9/11, companies have become vigilant about workplace security and safety. Demand for security clearances…

Ensuring accurate information reporting for compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) can be very complex. Learn more about reporting requirements so your company avoids heavy fines and penalties for noncompliance. Section 6055 Who must report and to whom? Section 6055 applies to plan sponsors who issue minimum essential coverage and any…

In February 2015, the IRS released forms employers subject to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) “shared responsibility” mandate must file to show compliance with ACA requirements. Learn about the complexities of filling out these forms and how Innovative Employee Solutions can help. Form 1095-B must be filed and given to enrollees by employers subject to…

The following is a guest post from IES’s President, Peter Limone: When it comes to hiring and paying employees, the road to payday can sometimes be a bumpy one. As President of a company that specializes in helping companies simplify payroll for their contingent hires, I’ve seen firsthand how easy it is for clients to…