SMART HR News You Can Use

November ACA Workdays in the Region 1 Lab

Fri, 10 Nov 2017 20:22:00 GMT

Do you need more help getting your ACA information set up and ready for reporting? Attend one of these ACA workdays. The lab will be open from 8:30am-4:00pm and staff will be available to help. Seating is limited. Email Carol@region1.k12.mn.us to reserve your spot, indicating which day you want to attend. If you had previously signed up and want to switch dates, let Carol know. Tuesday November 21 (currently overbooked) Wednesday November 29 (new date added) Thursday November 30 (new date adde Read more

Don't Get Scammed!

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:55:00 GMT

Phone scams continue to evolve. The IRS is warning people to beware of a new scam linked to the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS), where fraudsters call to demand an immediate tax payment through a prepaid debit card.In the latest twist, the scammer claims to be from the IRS and tells the victim about two certified letters purportedly sent to the taxpayer in the mail but returned as undeliverable. The scam artist then threatens arrest if a payment is not made through a prepaid debit Read more

Do You Have a Payroll Backup Plan?

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 16:42:00 GMT

The most important part of payroll is ensuring that your employees are paid. This includes delivering your direct deposit file to the bank on time, printing your payroll checks, and disbursing them by payday. But sometimes things happen that are beyond our control. For example: You lose power - Last month's high wind storms were a significant reminder that you can’t control when a storm is going to strike. Waiting to run your payroll at the last minute puts you at serious risk at missing a pa Read more

Want Help Getting Ready for Next Year?

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 17:25:00 GMT

Schedule a time to come work in the Region 1 lab! Some of the items we can help you work on: Setup of next year’s payroll records including updated rate tables Setup Pay Detail information Retiree & COBRA Insurance COBRA notices and tracking Changes to your employee’s TimeOff benefits Setup new ACA rows Annual Payroll Budget Setup Education, Training and Licensing information Injuries and Worker Comp reporting Implement additional features in SMART eR for employees to view and/or update their Read more

TimeClock Plus V7 Tip

Wed, 21 Jun 2017 17:18:00 GMT

Dashboard widgets are a tool for TimeClock Plus users to see information regarding their employees as soon as they log in. Each user can have their own set of widgets. Widgets can be created for: Clock exceptions, such as missed punches that need approval Listing employees that are approaching overtime Pending TimeOff requests that need approval Employee Events such as birthdays and hire date anniversaries Links for easy access to other websites.

Employee or Independent Contractor?

Fri, 19 May 2017 20:59:00 GMT

We sometimes get asked “Can I classify this worker as an independent contractor?”Use this link,https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs13.pdf for the US Department of Labor’s fact sheet #13.It will provide general information regarding the employment relationship. It will give you some guidelineswhen determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor.

TimeClock Plus Webinars

Fri, 19 May 2017 20:51:00 GMT

Interested in additional TimeClock Plus training? TimeClock Plus offers webinars on several topics. Use this link(http://kb.timeclockplus.com/index.php/webinar-trainings/ ) to find a topic, date and time that you would like to attend.You will need your TimeClock Plus serial number which can be found in the upper right corner after you sign in to TimeClock Plus manager.

SMART HR Fiscal Year End Handouts

Fri, 19 May 2017 20:35:00 GMT

The fiscal year end checklist will be posted to the website after May 5. You must login to the Region 1 websiteto access the handouts. The checklist was written to help you through the fiscal year end process and the startof a new fiscal year. Place in your payroll binder for easy reference throughout the summer.

TimeClock Plus SubSearch Demo

Fri, 03 Mar 2017 20:16:00 GMT

The SubSearch Demo is scheduled for March 15 at 10:00 a.m. What is SubSearch and how does it work? SubSearch is designed to help teachers and administrators find substitutes using an automated, easy to use interface. Read more

SMARTHR News and Notes

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 22:13:00 GMT

ACA Update, SMARTHR Tip, TimeClock Plus Tip Read more

From the IRS Newswire

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 20:46:00 GMT

Beginning on Jan. 1, 2017, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: 53.5 cents per mile for business miles driven, down from 54 cents in 2016 17 cents per mile driven for medical or moving purposes, down from 19 cents in 2016 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations

New I-9 Form and Q&A

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 20:35:00 GMT

(USCIS) has released a new I-9 form. By Jan. 22, 2017, employers must use only the new version, dated 11/14/2016. And Q. My company currently keeps copies of documentation presented by my employees for Form I-9. We would like to end this. How should we implement this change? Read more