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July 1 Minimum Wage Changes
Changes to minimum wages and to wage-related laws took effect Wednesday, July 1, 2020, requiring affected employers to ensure they are in compliance. Jurisdictions affected by a minimum wage...
Bank Holiday Notice – Independence Day
Corporate Payroll Services will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. Banks will be closed on Saturday, July 4, 2020. If you are a direct deposit...
401(k) vs SIMPLE IRA: A Quick Guide
Starting a retirement plan can be a confusing, but important decision. Whether you’ve been researching for a while, or just starting out, choosing the right plan can determine how effective the...
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act
On June 3, 2020, the United States Congress took action to modify rules and regulations put in place by the Small Business Administration and the Treasury Department regarding the Paycheck...
Don’t Forget to Document Employee Matters
Flexibility during a crisis may make sense in certain situations, but there are some areas where you don’t want to fall short of your usual standards. Documentation is certainly one of those....
Ask An HR Professional: At-Will Employment
Question: Does “at-will employment” mean we can terminate without risk? Answer: No, termination always comes with some risk, even when the employment is at-will. While at-will employment allows...
PPP Loan Forgivness – What you need to know to avoid fraud charges and more.
Are you expecting PPP funds or have already received them? Wait before you begin to spend this! There are important SBA guidelines you should know in order to have your loan forgiven and to avoid...
Is your payroll company doing this for you?
Some of the largest payroll companies in the country are not filing the Form 7200, Advance Payment of Employer Credits Due to COVID-19 for their clients. We are! The paid sick leave and paid family...
New I-9 Policy Due to COVID-19
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a temporary policy to allow employers to accept expired List B documents when completing the Form I-9 beginning May 1. This policy is intended to...
Two New Refundable Payroll Tax Credits for Small and Midsize businesses
Small and midsize employers can claim two new refundable payroll tax credits. The paid sick leave credit and the paid family leave credit are designed to immediately and fully reimburse eligible...
