Typically, employers get to choose whether they want to offer types of paid time off, like sick leave, to employees. But depending on your business location, you might not have a choice. Little by little, paid sick leave laws by state are on the rise.
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No Tax on Overtime: What to Know in 2025
September 10, 2025Article updated 9/10/25 to reflect proposed 2026 Form W-4 changes. Tucked inside the massive One Big Beautiful Bill Act (signed on July 4, 2025), the new “no tax on overtime,” rule gives many hourly workers a reason to pay closer attention to their pay stubs. Retroactive to January 2025, eligible employees can deduct a chunk […]
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No Tax on Tips: How Is Payroll Affected?
September 10, 2025This article was updated 9/10/2025 to reflect the proposed occupation list from the Dept. of Treasury and draft of Form W-4 for 2026. Tipped income is already complicated, and it just got more so. With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), major tax changes are here in 2025. One of the […]
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Trump Accounts: A New Benefit for Your Team?
September 5, 2025In July 2025, the government passed a massive bill (“The One Big Beautiful Bill”). The bill made sweeping changes like no tax on overtime and no tax on tips. It also established “Trump Accounts” for children. So what is a Trump Account, and what does it have to do with employers? What are “Trump Accounts?” […]
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The Best Payroll Software for Small Business, Based on Reviews
September 3, 2025Software can make payroll, and your life, much easier. But, choosing a payroll system can be overwhelming. And as a savvy business owner, you want to find the best payroll software for a small business. You can look at small business payroll software reviews to help you choose.
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Printing Payroll Checks: How to Print Payroll Checks in 5 Simple Steps
September 3, 2025As an employer, you have different options to choose from when it comes to paying employees. One option you have is to print payroll checks.
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Washington Saves: The Washington Retirement Program Launches in 2027
August 11, 2025Beginning in 2027, most WA employers must enroll in the Washington retirement program—Washington Saves—or offer an alternative plan.
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What Is Straight-time Pay?
August 4, 2025Payroll terms can blur together. One important term you may have heard is “straight-time pay.” So what is straight-time pay?
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Overtime Laws by State: The Quintessential Employer’s Guide
July 23, 2025Failing to pay eligible employees overtime is a wage violation that lands a number of employers in hot water each year. But if you thought federal overtime laws were the end of it, you’re in for a surprise. There are also overtime laws by state you may need to follow.
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Everything You Need to Know About Michigan’s Paid Sick Leave in 2025
July 21, 2025Flu season. Cold season. Each has their moment to shine, and it’s often when the sun doesn’t. When an uninvited virus breaks out in your town, your employees will likely need to take sick time from work. If you’re a small business owner in Michigan, understand the Michigan paid sick leave law.
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