News

Marathon HR News

Stay up-to-date on the latest Marathon HR news and developments via our newsletter and press releases. For details on the successful partnerships we build with clients, please read our case studies and testimonials.

Dec
12
2023

This time of year, many employers like to reward their employees with Christmas bonuses. While this gesture is usually enthusiastically received by employees, they’re often surprised at the amount of taxes that are withheld. The IRS includes bonuses on its...

Dec
11
2023

Some businesses may have employees who must be on-call to work if needed – emergency personnel, service technicians and medical professionals come to mind. Even though they’re not actively working while waiting to be engaged, they’re still committing their time...

Dec
08
2023

At year-end, it’s important for employees to update their W-4 forms to make sure their tax withholding is correct. Who Should Update Their Withholding? Employees may benefit from double-checking their withholding if they haven’t looked at their paystubs or made...

Dec
06
2023

It’s always a good idea to remind employees to report a change in mailing address, especially if they are remote workers who may not have regular face-to-face contact with their human resource department. In an environment where employees increasingly receive...

Dec
01
2023

It’s good practice to periodically revisit recordkeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Every employer covered by the FLSA must keep certain payroll records for each covered, nonexempt worker. It’s in an employer’s best interest to keep as...

Nov
20
2023

At year-end, it’s important for employees to revisit their tax withholding to make sure it’s correct. There’s still time to make adjustments and avoid unpleasant surprises come tax season. If an employee has claimed exemption from withholding and had zero...

Nov
13
2023

The SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 contained several provisions aimed at helping Americans amp up their retirement savings. One area of focus centered on expanding “older” workers’ (those age 50+) ability to make catch-up contributions to their employer-sponsored retirement plans....

Nov
07
2023

We all sometimes struggle to maintain work/life balance, but when an employee’s personal problems start to interfere with their job performance, it becomes a problem for everyone. Poor mental health and stress can affect physical functioning on the job, productivity...

Nov
01
2023

On November 1, 2023, a new Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification went into effect. What Employers Need to Know About the New I-9 Employers must make sure they’re using the new version that has an 08/01/23 edition date. The edition...

Oct
24
2023

We are pleased to welcome Kate Radde to the MarathonHR team. As our Business Development Manager, she will identify market opportunities and drive new business growth for MarathonHR as she supports the strategic planning process. She will also be focused...

Client Spotlight

Thomas eye center case

MarathonHR Helps Thomas Eye Center Focus on Patient Care and Service
Read More

CATEGORIES