As a baseline, employers are generally required to pay workers at least the federal minimum wage. Some states have legislated even higher wage floors, and wherever … See more

Employers should establish a procedure for tracking hours. Are hours recorded on the honor system, or will workers clock in and out? How should increments of less an hour be rep… See more

Employers should make sure that they are in step with state and federal benefits rules. Independent contractors are generally exempt from these regulations, but full-fledged em… See more

If required, employers should deduct taxes before calculating the total to pay. Be sure to double-check calculations, as few things can sour a working relationship more than a paycheck t… See more