--- title: HR, Payroll and Benefits Blog | Wages description: Wages | Looking for answers to your payroll, benefits, and HR questions? Check out our blog for the latest industry news. --- [![CPS Logo_rgb-2](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/CPS%20Logo_rgb-2.svg "CPS Logo_rgb-2")](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com) - Solutions - - [Payroll Payroll tax filing, automated and integrated processing, paperless reporting and more.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/payroll-outsourcing) - [Talent Management Personalized recruiting, onboarding, performance management, training and offboarding.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/talent-management) - [HR Solutions HR support, handbook development, training, safety and compliance — all the daily tasks of people management.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hr-outsourcing) - - [Benefits Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, retirement, workman’s comp and pre-tax savings plans.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/employee-benefits) - [Time & Attendance Integrated time and attendance tracking, PTO request and accrual management, scheduling and reporting.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/time-and-attendance) - [Employee Engagement Custom experiences designed to attract, engage, and retain talent to get the best from your staff.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/employee-engagement) - - See How It Works - ![Executive Dashboard](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2021%20Website%20Update%20Images/Images/Nav-Demo-Thumbnail.png?width=250&name=Nav-Demo-Thumbnail.png) - [![Request a Demo](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/1885176/b949a8d0-722d-43f0-bed8-a62983a06b31.png)](https://resources.completepayrollsolutions.com/demo-request) - Who We Serve - - [Startups Start strong with personal service that will grow with you as you scale your business.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/payroll-and-hr-startups) - [Small & Medium Businesses Grow and evolve with strategic guidance and all-in-one solutions for payroll, HR and benefits.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/small-medium-business-payroll-benefits) - [Large & Enterprise Businesses Discover custom systems and integrations with industry-leading technology to help reduce administrative burden and increase your bottom line.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/payroll-and-hr-outsourcing-large-business) - - [Industries Get an experienced partner with the insider info you need to stay compliant and ahead of the curve.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/who-we-serve) - [Our Partners Close relationships with top-tier companies within their industries.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/partnerships) - Resources - - [Blog Smart articles and lots of answers to your most asked questions.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog) - [Learning Center In-depth resources designed to make your payroll, HR, and benefits experience easier.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/resources) - [Employee, Federal & State Forms Up-to-date documents and links at your fingertips.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/employee-federal-state-forms) - - [Tax Guide & Calendar](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/2023TaxCalendar_FINAL_20230103.pdf) - [![Tax Guide & Calendar](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2023%20Tax%20Calendar%20Image.png?width=200&name=2023%20Tax%20Calendar%20Image.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/2023TaxCalendar_FINAL_20230103.pdf) - Who We Are - - [Contact Speak with an industry expert or connect with your CPS Consultant.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/contact-us) - [About Us CPS is your *people partner*. 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 ## [Schedule H: How to Handle Wages & Taxes For Your Household Employee](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/schedule-h-household-employee) by [Julia Furtado](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/julia-furtado) - July 25 2023 [![A household employee works to maintain the lawn and garden.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Schedule%20H%20household%20employee.jpg?width=500&name=Schedule%20H%20household%20employee.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/schedule-h-household-employee) Whether you need childcare, landscaping help, or other assistance around the home, you may hire workers at some point. And that makes you an employer ... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/schedule-h-household-employee) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Payroll](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/payroll) , [Wages](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/wages) , [Payroll Tax](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/payroll-tax) ## [Owner’s Draw Vs Salary: Paying Yourself As A Business Owner](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/owners-draw-vs-salary) by [John Tuttobene](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/john-tuttobene) - June 15 2023 [![Person sits at their computer typing with only their hands and torso in view.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Owners%20Draw%20vs%20salary%20IV-1.jpg?width=500&name=Owners%20Draw%20vs%20salary%20IV-1.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/owners-draw-vs-salary) From legal filings and insurance to marketing plans and more, there’s a lot to worry about as a new business owner before you can get your business of... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/owners-draw-vs-salary) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Payroll](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/payroll) , [Wages](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/wages) , [Business](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/business) ## [An Employer’s Guide To Hiring Tipped Employees: Who, What, & How](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/tipped-employees-employer-guide) by [Christina Virgin](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/christina-virgin) - March 28 2023 [![A small pile of American currency sits on a table.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Employee%20Tip%20Update-1-2.png?width=500&name=Employee%20Tip%20Update-1-2.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/tipped-employees-employer-guide) If you’re a business owner and are thinking about hiring tipped employees for the first time, it can be challenging to get up to speed on all the rule... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/tipped-employees-employer-guide) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Payroll](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/payroll) , [Wages](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/wages) ## [2023 Minimum Wage: An Employer’s Guide to Fair Payment of Employees](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/minimum-wage) by [Michael Pettengill](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/michael-pettengill) - November 17 2022 [![Someone counts money, only there hands are in view.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Minimum%20Wage.png?width=500&name=Minimum%20Wage.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/minimum-wage) Did you know that in addition to the federal minimum wage, all but 5 states have their own laws that govern what you need to pay workers? With differe... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/minimum-wage) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Payroll](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/payroll) , [Compliance](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/compliance) , [FLSA](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/flsa) , [Wages](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/wages) ## [What To Know Before Giving A Holiday Bonus: Guidance For Employers](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/giving-holiday-bonus) by [Debra Swift, MBA, SPHR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/debra-swift) - November 15 2022 [![A person wearing a hat sits on the floor surrounded by holiday decorations.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/CPS-Holiday-Bonus.jpg?width=500&name=CPS-Holiday-Bonus.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/giving-holiday-bonus) As the end of the year approaches, you may be thinking about giving workers a holiday bonus to thank them for a job well done and boost morale in the ... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/giving-holiday-bonus) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [HR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/hr) , [Wages](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/wages) ## [Calculating Overtime Pay: What Employers Should Know Before Payday](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/calculating-overtime-pay) by [Lauren Berard](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/lauren-berard) - August 11 2022 [![A calculator, piece of paper, a pen, and a few paperclips all sit on a white table.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Calculating%20Overtime%20Pay.png?width=500&name=Calculating%20Overtime%20Pay.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/calculating-overtime-pay) If you have employees working beyond their normal work week, ensuring proper payment of overtime wages is critical to avoid costly penalties. What do ... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/calculating-overtime-pay) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Payroll](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/payroll) , [Compliance](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/compliance) , [FLSA](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/flsa) , [Wages](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/wages) ## [What Is A Prevailing Wage? Understanding This Type of Compensation](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/prevailing-wage) by [David Dupuy](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/david-dupuy) - July 19 2022 [![Several people stand on a platform overlooking a construction job site. ](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/What-Is-A-Prevailing-Wage.jpg?width=500&name=What-Is-A-Prevailing-Wage.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/prevailing-wage) If your company works on public projects, then you may need to pay the prevailing wage to your workers. But if you’ve never bid on a government contra... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/prevailing-wage) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Payroll](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/payroll) , [Compliance](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/compliance) , [Wages](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/wages) ## [What Employers Should Know About Shift Differential Pay](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/shift-differential-pay) by [David Broyles](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/david-broyles) - June 23 2022 [![A person working on some type of machinery in a factory.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/What-Employers-Should-Know-About-Shift-Differential-Pay.jpg?width=500&name=What-Employers-Should-Know-About-Shift-Differential-Pay.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/shift-differential-pay) If your business has hourly employees, then you may already be paying your team a shift differential. But if you don’t, then you may be missing out on... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/shift-differential-pay) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Payroll](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/payroll) , [Compliance](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/compliance) , [Wages](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/wages) ## [​​Pay Equity: An Employer’s Guide To Avoiding Wage Discrimination](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/pay-equity) by [Karyn H. Rhodes | SHRM-SCP, SPHR](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/karyn-h-rhodes-shrm-scp-sphr) - February 24 2022 [![A group of people sit in a relaxed work environment having a conversation](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pay%20equity.png?width=500&name=pay%20equity.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/pay-equity) When it comes to paying your workforce, there’s a lot to consider. Pay equity is an increasingly important issue when setting compensation. That’s bec... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/pay-equity) 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) , [Wages](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/wages) ## [Managing Unauthorized Overtime: What Employers Can Do Under The FLSA](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/unauthorized-overtime) by [Karyn H. 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