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When Should You Use an Employer of Record?

Are you considering growing your business and hiring temporary workers to accomplish your company’s day-to-day tasks? Hiring employer of record (EOR) services will help you along that trajectory. An employer of record refers to a third-party organization that can serve

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Documents You Need to Hire an Independent Contractor

Many industry experts claim that independent contractors will soon make up most of the American workforce within the next decade. Consequently, this shift compels company owners to rethink their business model if their existing employee skillsets aren’t enough to tackle

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Paying Independent Contractors

Why Authorities Care About Employee Misclassification 

While working with independent contractors is an excellent business practice, employers should know that the IRS and Department of Labor (DOL) will check if these contingent workers meet specific criteria that distinguish them from employees.  If you’re paying independent contractors

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Top Reasons Why You Should Outsource HR 

Have you ever wondered why countless business owners consider human resource outsourcing? Most of today’s business owners want to move their HR function away from administrative tasks and personnel management and focus on managing employee engagement to strengthen their workplace

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5 Ways to Pay Independent Contractors 

When it doesn’t make sense to hire full-time employees, organizations look for independent contractors with the expertise or bandwidth to handle a specific project. However, it’s important to note that these workers are self-employed. For this reason, independent contractors can

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Things You Should Do Before Hiring a Contractor

Does your business require staffing flexibility and higher levels of workforce efficiency? You’ll want to hire a self-employed business owner who works on a contract basis. However, it’s worth noting that contractor pay differs from running payroll for your full-time

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Employer of Record Functions and Benefits 

Running a global company is no easy task. It involves several complex responsibilities such as hiring remote staff, establishing payrolls, dealing with taxes, insurance, applications, benefits, visas, contracts, and understanding legal entities like country-specific tax laws. These scenarios alone may

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How Do IRS Audits Work?   

 The sound of an IRS audit alone can bring company owners to their feet. There can be many reasons you’re facing an audit, especially if you have issues with independent contractor management. However, going through an audit only requires you

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W-2 Exempt: Eligibility and Filing

W-2 employees are workers who are paid through the direct deposit of wages. The W-2 form is used to report and pay taxes on wages, including federal, state, and local income taxes, and Social Security and Medicare. W-2 employees are

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Benefits of Hiring Temporary Employees 

W-2 temporary employees offer many benefits for businesses, including the ability to adjust staffing levels to meet seasonal needs or sudden surges in business. Hiring a W-2 employee is a reliable way to meet those needs, with many other benefits.

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Misconceptions About Employer of Record Services 

One of the most exciting new industry technologies is the employer of record (EoR) service. Employer of record services allow small and medium-sized businesses to have their payroll, taxes, and benefits handled by a third party. Instead of dealing with

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Taxes with Independent Contractors: A Guide

With the shift of business operations to online platforms comes the rise of independent contractors. As defined by the IRS, independent contractors perform work for a company with little to no interference from that business entity. With that said, the company also

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New Paid Sick Leave Requirements for 2022

The year is coming to a close, but not without leaving a lot of work for 2022! Are you ready for the expansion of paid sick and family leave? Make changes simple with employer of record services from ClearPath Workforce Management.   Changes in Paid Sick

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Risks of Hiring Independent Contractors

Independent contractors (ICs) are a great addition to your company workforce by providing a substantial contribution to the work you do. However, there can be confusion in engagement and management, and some companies commit misclassification of employees as independent contractors.

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Payroll Outsourcing

Your Ultimate Guide to Payroll Outsourcing

Managing the payroll of your employees goes beyond remembering when to pay. On top of that, you must stay current on tax laws and regulations; that’s why more and more business owners opt to do payroll outsourcing to get this

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Inc. 5000 List

We made the list! Again

ClearPath wins coveted position on Inc. 5000 list for the second year in a row. ClearPath Management Group, Inc. Ranks No. 4328 on the 2010 Inc. 5000 list.  Manteca CA, August 17, 2021 – Inc. magazine today revealed that ClearPath Workforce Management is No.

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Sexual Harassment Training

Sexual Harassment Training Mandates by State

The #MeToo movement continues to shine a spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace, some states and localities have responded with mandatory sexual harassment training requirements. Each law varies in the amount, type, and format of training it requires, but they

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Minimum Wage Matrix

Update on State’s Minimum Wage in 2021

It’s the middle of 2021 and ClearPath has your state-by-state (and city-by-city in some cases) for minimum wage rate increases. With the federal minimum wage rate unchanged since 2009, states have taken it upon themselves to increase the minimum wage. Currently,

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Minimum Wage Matrix

Update on State’s Minimum Wage in 2021

It’s the middle of 2021 and ClearPath has your state-by-state (and city-by-city in some cases) for minimum wage rate increases. With the federal minimum wage rate unchanged since 2009, states have taken it upon themselves to increase the minimum wage. Currently,

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Be the Leader Only You Can Be! Complimentary Webinar

Everyone’s potential to lead is unique.  There is no one-size-fits all leadership solution.  Outwardly, a leader’s uniqueness can enhance a company’s competitive advantage.  Internally, it can create a sense of well-being and stability within a team that needs to respond

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Be the Leader Only You Can Be!

Has your leadership role changed due to the pandemic? Many companies are considering having workers continue to work remotely. Even as we all get vaccinated and our lives begin to return to normal, there has been a paradigm shift in

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2021 Updates

In Case You Missed It

In case you missed ClearPath’s 2021 semi-annual updates on Minimum Wage, Paid Sick Leave, and Sexual Harassment Training, we are sharing these with you again. Minimum Wage Cheat Sheet Is your state or city’s minimum wage increasing again?  If you employ

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Sexual Harassment Training

Sexual Harassment Training Mandates by State

The #MeToo movement continues to shine a spotlight on sexual harassment in the workplace, some states and localities have responded with mandatory sexual harassment training requirements. Each law varies in the amount, type, and format of training it requires, but they

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Minimum Wage Matrix

Update on State’s Minimum Wage in 2021

You know what’s coming as the new year approaches — state minimum wage rate increases. With the federal minimum wage rate of $7.25 unchanged since 2009, states have taken it upon themselves to increase minimum wage. Over 50 states and cities

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