--- title: HR, Payroll and Benefits Blog | Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR (5) description: Looking for answers to your payroll, benefits, and HR questions? Check out our blog for the latest industry news. 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Find out what that means.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/about-us) - - [Careers Join CPS and become one of our people.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/careers/) - [Data Security & Privacy Details about how we protect the privacy of your business and employees.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/data-security) - [CPS Data Events](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/2025-announcements/cps-web-notification-event-20250310%5B87%5D.pdf) - [Contact](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/contact-us) - [Login](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/portal) # All Blog Posts ### Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR ### Recent Posts ## [New Hire Paperwork: A Guide To Onboarding Compliance](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/new-hire-paperwork) by [Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/karyn-h-rhodes-shrm-scp-sphr) - February 9 2021 [![Two people sit in front of a window working on the computer together](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/kobu-agency-7okkFhxrxNw-unsplash-scaled-Oct-07-2021-12-51-53-86-PM.jpg?width=500&name=kobu-agency-7okkFhxrxNw-unsplash-scaled-Oct-07-2021-12-51-53-86-PM.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/new-hire-paperwork) Expanding your workforce can be an exciting time for your business. But with so much paperwork for you and your new employees to complete correctly, i... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/new-hire-paperwork) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [HR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr) , [Compliance](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/compliance) , [Hiring](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hiring) ## [Recruitment Costs: A Pricing Guide For Outsourced Recruiting](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/recruitment-costs) by [Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/karyn-h-rhodes-shrm-scp-sphr) - January 26 2021 [![Two people sit in a modern style conference room having a discussion](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/work-with-island-FX2QA0TMEYg-unsplash-scaled-3.jpg?width=500&name=work-with-island-FX2QA0TMEYg-unsplash-scaled-3.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/recruitment-costs) As your company grows, so do your responsibilities. And one of the most challenging for any business is hiring new employees. Not only can it be a tim... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/recruitment-costs) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [HR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr) , [Talent Management](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/talent-management) , [Recruiting](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/recruiting) ## [Furlough Vs Layoff: Differences, Advantages, and Disadvantages](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/furlough-vs-layoff) by [Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/karyn-h-rhodes-shrm-scp-sphr) - January 7 2021 [![Two people stand next to a table discussing the paperwork in front of them](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/Furlough-Vs-Layoff.jpg?width=500&name=Furlough-Vs-Layoff.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/furlough-vs-layoff) With the ongoing pandemic, things continue to be incredibly tough for many businesses. The last thing any employer wants to think about is lost jobs, ... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/furlough-vs-layoff) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [HR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr) , [Talent Management](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/talent-management) , [Termination](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/termination) ## [Letting an Employee Go: An Employer’s Guide to Termination Compliance](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/termination-compliance) by [Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/karyn-h-rhodes-shrm-scp-sphr) - December 15 2020 [![Two people sit at a desk together reviewing paperwork](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Letting-an-Employee-Go.jpg?width=500&name=Letting-an-Employee-Go.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/termination-compliance) We know that terminations are one of the most challenging times for an organization. Yet even though you may be dealing with the emotional and organiz... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/termination-compliance) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [HR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr) , [Talent Management](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/talent-management) , [Termination](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/termination) ## [What Are The FLSA Overtime Rules? How Employers Can Stay In Compliance](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/overtime-compliance) by [Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/karyn-h-rhodes-shrm-scp-sphr) - December 1 2020 [![A person works behind the counter in an empty coffee shop](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/nafinia-putra-Kwdp-0pok-I-unsplash-scaled-3.jpg?width=500&name=nafinia-putra-Kwdp-0pok-I-unsplash-scaled-3.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/overtime-compliance) In recent years, the number of Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) claims filed for alleged violations has been on the rise, with more than $230 million i... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/overtime-compliance) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [HR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr) , [Compliance](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/compliance) , [FLSA](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/flsa) ## [Sick Leave: The 10 Most Common Issues Employers Face](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/sick-leave-issues) by [Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/karyn-h-rhodes-shrm-scp-sphr) - November 27 2020 [![A cup of coffee sits on a table with a box of tissues and a pair of glasses.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sick%20Leave.webp?width=500&name=Sick%20Leave.webp)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/sick-leave-issues) Between the flu and COVID-19, odds are, you’ve had employees out sick recently – or will at some point in the coming months. With all the recent chang... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/sick-leave-issues) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [HR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr) , [Employee Leave](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/employee-leave) ## [In-House Vs. Outsourced HR: A Head-to-Head Comparison](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/inhouse-vs-outsourcing-hr) by [Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/karyn-h-rhodes-shrm-scp-sphr) - September 22 2020 [![Two people sit at a computer desk reviewing reports on the laptop's screen](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/kobu-agency-7okkFhxrxNw-unsplash-scaled-Oct-07-2021-12-57-26-42-PM.jpg?width=500&name=kobu-agency-7okkFhxrxNw-unsplash-scaled-Oct-07-2021-12-57-26-42-PM.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/inhouse-vs-outsourcing-hr) Human resources touches every employee and every department, so managing it can take a lot of time and effort. And the investment is essential since g... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/inhouse-vs-outsourcing-hr) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [HR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr) , [HR Outsourcing](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr-outsourcing) ## [When Do I Give An Employee’s Final Paycheck? Learn Your State’s Rules](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/final-paycheck-guidance) by [Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/karyn-h-rhodes-shrm-scp-sphr) - August 17 2020 [![A group of people sit in a dimly lit conference room having a conversation.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/romain-v-nMDp15T4lJ0-unsplash-scaled-3.jpg?width=500&name=romain-v-nMDp15T4lJ0-unsplash-scaled-3.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/final-paycheck-guidance) Whether an employee quits or is involuntarily terminated, it can be a challenging time for a number of reasons. Depending on the circumstances, emotio... 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