This weeks guest blog comes from Laura Doehle, Director of Client Services, Resourceful HR When it comes to hiring new employees there are many things to cross off your ‘to do’ list, especially when it comes to compliance and operations – writing accurate job descriptions, correctly classifying roles as exempt or non-exempt, ensuring interview questions... View Article
The time is almost upon us and Equinox wants to make sure your business is ready for the change. Here is an article written by Equinox outlining the basics of the Seattle ordinance going into effect September 1st. Equinox is offering free evaluations for compliance of the ordinance. Contact us at 425-250-0205 to set up... View Article
When looking at best practices in hiring and firing, we consider how to get those right people on board and how to end the relationship when things aren’t going well. Both facets of this process are difficult but some key practices can make things much simpler. Plan ahead. Anticipate your hiring needs a year in advance. ... View Article
My initial thought regarding the new Seattle Sick Leave ordinance was that an employer that had a “Paid Time Off” policy for all employees would not be impacted much by the new ordinance. As we dig deeper into the specifics of the ordinance, I am finding more complexities and administrative burdens that employers will have... View Article
As we review the provisions of the new Seattle Paid Sick Leave Ordinance, we thought we’d provide some examples to show some of the issues and complexities of the ordinance. Anchorage Accounting is an accounting firm with its principal office in Anchorage Alaska. It has 6 full time employees in Alaska, 2 full time employees... View Article
The Seattle Paid Sick Time and Paid Safe Time Ordinance goes into effect on September 1, 2012. The Ordinance will require that employers with more than 4 full time equivalent employees provide to employees who work in Seattle specified amounts of accrued, job-protected paid time off for personal illness, family care and other purposes. Every... View Article
Our Equinox Focus Event last week “Tax Update: What You Need to Know for 2012 (and 2011, too)!” was quite a success with raves from our participants. I wanted to share some of my key takeaways from the program. – Pre-Opening Costs. For folks starting or launching a business, certain pre-opening costs are tax deductible. In... View Article
Our guest blogger this week is Mary Marino, Partner at Clifton Larson Allen. Mary’s practice specializes in planning and compliance for closely-held businesses and their owners. Mary will also be our guest presenter at our upcoming Equinox Focus Event on January 25. There is a potentially lucrative tax credit that applies for the six year... View Article
Although it seems early, January is the start of tax season… Now’s the time to begin conversations with accountants about last year’s business activities and plans for the current year. It’s time to pull together documentation to support deductions and gather 1099s. Most of the work here is done with your accountant and CPA. From... View Article