Maria Tanski-Phillips, Author at Patriot Software Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:46:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.2 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-site-favicon-32x32.png Maria Tanski-Phillips, Author at Patriot Software 32 32 What Is a Point of Sale System, and How Can It Improve Your Day-to-day Operations? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/what-is-point-of-sale-system/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 16:46:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/what-is-point-of-sale-system/ alt=""According to one source, over 60% of small businesses don’t have a point of sale system in place. Does your business fall into 60%+? If so, your small company could be missing out on a smoother system and in-depth sales reports. If you want to grow your business, efficiently track sales, and streamline your day-to-day […]]]> Welcome to Your Go-to G&A Expenses Guide https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/accounting/general-and-administrative-expenses/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 12:05:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=58045 alt=""Part of being a business owner is dealing with all kinds of expenses. One of the expenses you incur and manage are general and administrative (G&A) expenses. Never heard of G&A expenses? Need a brief refresher? Here’s the rundown on what is G&A and how it works in your business. What are G&A expenses? So, […]]]> What You Need to Know About the Washington D.C. Paid Family Leave Program https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/washington-dc-paid-family-leave/ Tue, 11 Oct 2022 20:32:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/washington-dc-paid-family-leave/ alt=""States like New York, California, and Massachusetts have paid family leave programs so employees can take paid time off for medical and family issues. Along with a number of states, Washington D.C. also started a PFL program in 2019. Read on to learn all there is to know about the Washington D.C. paid family leave […]]]> Which Payroll Taxes Are the Employee’s Responsibility? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/payroll-taxes-employees-responsibility/ Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:45:59 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/?p=48196 alt=""As an employer, you’re well aware of which payroll taxes are paid by employers. You know you’re responsible for contributing to things like FICA, SUTA, and FUTA taxes. But how familiar are you with employees’ payroll tax liabilities? Read on to find out the answer to Which payroll taxes are the employee’s responsibility? and check […]]]> One of a Kind: Maine’s Paid Sick Leave Law https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/maine-paid-sick-leave-law/ Mon, 10 Oct 2022 17:13:46 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/maine-paid-sick-leave-law/ alt=""With paid sick leave programs on the rise, more and more states are establishing new laws for employers. One state that has taken its law to the next level is Maine. The Maine paid sick leave law boasts something that no other state can: paid leave for any reason. Read on to learn all about […]]]> Minnesota Wage Theft Law: Employer Obligations You Can’t Ignore https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/minnesota-wage-theft-law/ Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:39:49 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/minnesota-wage-theft-law/ alt=""Most Minnesota employers accurately pay their employees. However, some purposely withhold wages from their employees. These employers are committing wage theft. According to the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), approximately 39,000 workers suffer from wage theft each year. And, businesses owe more than $11.9 million to workers because of it. To help prevent […]]]> What’s the Deal With NJ Transit Benefits? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/nj-transit-benefits/ Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:08:44 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/nj-transit-benefits/ alt=""If you’re an employer, chances are at least one of your employees has to commute to get to your business for work. And if your business is smack dab in the middle of a big city (e.g., New York City), those chances increase. According to one source, 76% of individuals drive themselves to work every […]]]> What Is a Furlough? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/implementing-furlough/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:50:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/implementing-furlough/ alt=""When it comes to business, things don’t always go according to plan. At some point, you may find your company struggling to stay afloat financially. And if that time comes, you may need to furlough some workers to avoid drowning. So, what is furlough? Keep reading to learn the definition of furlough, examples, and how […]]]> What Is Piecework? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/piecework-pay/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 22:14:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/piecework-pay/ alt=""There are various methods to compensate employees, including hourly, salary, and commission pay. But, are you familiar with piecework pay? Learn more about what is piecework, piecework laws to follow, and how to calculate piecework pay. What is a piecework? Piecework, or piece work pay, is paying an employee a fixed pay rate for each […]]]> How to Handle Salary Reduction for Employees https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/salary-reduction-employees/ Tue, 20 Sep 2022 21:58:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/salary-reduction-employees/ alt=""Reducing an employee’s salary is not an easy decision to make. Unfortunately, salary reduction might be necessary. If an employee is not succeeding in their position, it may be time for a pay cut. A salary reduction is much more than just changing your payroll. There are laws you need to follow when reducing an […]]]>