Payroll Compliance Checklist for the New Year: Key Updates and Best Practices As the new year begins, businesses must gear up for important payroll updates and changes. Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations is crucial to avoid penalties and keep your employees satisfied. This payroll compliance checklist will walk you [...]

Understanding the Section 125 Plan: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers and Employees   In today's competitive job market, offering comprehensive employee benefits is a key strategy for attracting and retaining top talent. A Section 125 plan, also known as a Cafeteria Plan, can be an essential part of that strategy, providing both [...]

Year-End Employee Verification: Compliance and Consequences As we approach the end of the year, businesses everywhere are preparing for year-end payroll processing, tax filings, and the various administrative tasks that come with closing out the calendar year. Among these critical tasks, one of the most often overlooked—yet equally important—is the process of [...]

Terminating an Employee When terminating an employee, it is essential for an employer to follow proper procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements, mitigate potential risks, and handle the situation professionally and ethically. Here are key considerations employers should keep in mind when terminating an employee: Legal Compliance At-Will Employment: In most [...]

Understanding Employee Withholdings: A Comprehensive Guide to Federal, State, and FICA Deductions In the intricate world of payroll management, one of the most critical tasks is ensuring accurate employee withholdings. For employers, this means staying abreast of various federal and state requirements, as well as understanding how FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) [...]

Latter Half of the Year: Preparations As we move through the latter half of the year, payroll professionals face a unique set of challenges and opportunities. August is an ideal time to address critical aspects of payroll management to ensure smooth operations as the year-end approaches. In this blog, we'll delve into [...]