Recently, a client of ours had been audited to determine if their contract worker had been “misclassified”. This client had a contract in place with this worker that clearly outlined the structure of their working relationship. However, once out of work, the contract worker filed for unemployment and claimed that in actuality he was an…
As an employer, you are required to do many things by law. One of which includes maintaining accurate records for current and past employees for a specified period of time. These requirements are enforced by both the IRS and U.S. Department of Labor. Some local and state agencies may also require additional record keeping. Generally…
Have you filed your taxes, but you’re still waiting on your refund? Follow the link below to check the status of your refund. http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96596,00.html?portlet=8 If you have a smartphone, you can use the IRS2go App to check the status of your refund. In addition, the IRS2go App allows you to receive tax updates, follow IRS…
April 19, 2012 marked Compass-i’s 10th year in business! To celebrate our anniversary, our Founder Chip Shank visited our very first client, Lech Lysak. Lech owns and operates the Subway on Central Ave. and Thomas Road (2817 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004) . So, here is a big “Thank you!” to Lech for helping…
We provide Human Resource Services and ALOT of things can fall into that realm. Providing fire safety training can be one of them… Below are some pictures of a Compass-i Fire Safety Training course. Check ’em out!
In 2013, HSA’s will increase for the first time in the past three years. The minimum deductible will increase to $2,500 for a family and $1,250 for an individual. Also in 2013, HSA’s maximum contribution will rise to $6,450 for a family and $3,200 for an individual. In addition, an extra $1,000 contribution will be…
The Online Employer (OE) App for iPhones and other Apple products has just been released! This application is for those clients that are already on Employee Services and is free to download. For employees it provides access to view your pay stubs, your company’s directory and your company’s information center. Currently, employers will have read-only access…
Did you know that you don’t have to be a payroll client to benefits from our HR-On Demand services? Well now you do! Here are some (of the many) HR services we offer: Development of Employee Handbook Employee Handbook Maintenance Audits: to Ensure Compliance Interviewing Background Checks Reference Checks Drug…
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that Self Check, a free online service of E-Verify that allows workers to check their own employment eligibility status, is now available in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands. “Self Check was developed through…
Want to learn more about how you and your employees can receive a tax benefit on their individually owned health care plans? Join us at our HCPR Plan (Health Care Premium Reimbursement Plan, aka Defined Contribution) Workshop tomorrow, January 31st, from 12:00pm-1:15pm. We will be at VaBene Italian Cuisine; 4647 E. Chandler Blvd. #1 Phoenix,…
