Rhode Island TCI (Temporary Caregiver Insurance)

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In 1942, Rhode Island was the first state to offer Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) benefits to employees. Following the success of this program, Rhode Island created the Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) program in 2013. Rhode Island TCI offers qualifying employees paid leave to care for their loved ones in certain situations. 

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FMLA vs. PFL: Different Types of Leave for Your Employees

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When an employee needs to take time off, you may start asking what you need to do as an employer. What are the different types of leave? Do you need to offer FMLA leave? What about PFL? With so many different laws (and acronyms!) about family leave, your role as the employer can be confusing. So, when should you give FMLA vs. PFL? Continue reading “FMLA vs. PFL: Different Types of Leave for Your Employees”

What You Need to Know About the Washington D.C. Paid Family Leave Program

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States like New York, California, and Massachusetts have paid family leave programs so employees can take paid time off for medical and family issues. Along with a number of states, Washington D.C. also started a PFL program in 2019.

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Massachusetts Paid Family Leave and what MA Employers Need to Know

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As an employer, you are likely familiar with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). However, are you aware that your state might have additional programs in place for family and medical leave? If you are a Massachusetts employer, you must learn about the Massachusetts paid family leave program.

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10 Proven Ways to Price Payroll Services for Accountants

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Pricing payroll services isn’t one-size-fits-all. Accountants need a structure that’s transparent for clients, profitable for the firm, and flexible enough to scale with complexity. The best answer to “How should accountants price payroll services?” is to choose a model that aligns fees with what your clients need and communicate it with clear, itemized pricing. 

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10 Must-have Payroll Features Every Small Business Needs Today

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Choosing small business payroll software isn’t about chasing bells and whistles. It’s about the 10 features that keep you compliant, efficient, and trusted by your team. Below, we break down the payroll software features for small business owners that truly matter: automated payroll tax filing, direct deposit, time tracking sync, and more.

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Student Loan Garnishments: Do You Have to Start Withholding for the Government?

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Approximately 42 million people have federal student loans, and more than five million are in default. And as of January 2026, federal student loan wage garnishment is restarting. Employers will be responsible for garnishing employees’ wages if they are in default. 

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