Posts tagged: hiring
Why We Use Gusto for Payroll (And What We Checked Before We Decided)
Gusto handles federal and state payroll filings, direct deposit, new hire reporting, and year-end W-2s. What we looked at before choosing it, what it does well, and what it doesn't handle.
Contractor vs. Employee: The Test the IRS Uses (And How Companies Fail It)
The distinction between an independent contractor and an employee is not made by the agreement you sign. It is made by the actual nature of the working relationship.
Hiring Your First Employee: The Obligations Nobody Explains
Before the first employee starts, a set of legal requirements must be in place. None of this is explained during the hiring process. What you need, in order, before day one.
The First Time You Have to Let Someone Go
Ending an employment relationship is something most new enterprise operators have not done before. The mechanics are specific and the legal exposure is real. What the process actually involves.
What Payroll Actually Requires Before You Hire the First Person
The decision to hire an employee triggers a set of obligations that most first-time employers discover after the fact. What needs to be in place before the first paycheck runs.