Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations
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The Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is the state agency responsible for overseeing labor laws and regulations in Hawaii. They work to ensure compliance with state labor standards and provide resources and support to both employers and employees in the state.
When you think of unemployment insurance tax, you probably think of state unemployment tax first—but there’s actually a federal unemployment tax too.
Both state and federal unemployment tax are taxes that employers pay directly to the government, typically calculated as a percentage of payroll. Employment tax obligations can include federal, state, and local income tax, social security and Medicare tax, and SUTA and FUTA tax. To maintain compliance (and be prepared to pay), employers need to understand which taxes apply to them, how to calculate their liabilities, and when and how to make payments.
Understanding the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees is critical to properly running your business and paying your employees fairly. Review with Mosey the basics of exempt and non-exempt employees.
What Is an Exempt Employee? When we talk about exempt employees, we’re referring to employees who aren’t covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). These employees are paid a fixed salary and are exempt from earning overtime pay, among other protections.
When you’ve finally found the perfect new employee for your business, it’s time to get that person onboarded — and part of the onboarding process is reporting every new hire.
Essentially, the government needs some basic information about everyone who joins your team. Here’s what employers need to know about how, when, and why they should be reporting new hires.
What Is New Hire Reporting? New hire reporting is the process of reporting basic information about every new hire to the federal government.
Gabrielle Sinacola |Jun 10, 2024
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