Paying Social Security tax is a time-honored tradition—since 1937, to be exact. Both employers and employees pay the tax. But when an employee hits the Social Security wage base, it’s game over for withholding and contributing the tax.
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What Happens If Payday Falls on a Bank Holiday? Mark Your Calendar
A whopping 65% of the U.S. population lives paycheck to paycheck. These employees (and likely all employees) count on receiving their wages on their scheduled pay date. But, bank holidays might pose a slight hiccup. What happens if payday falls on a bank holiday?
Read More What Happens If Payday Falls on a Bank Holiday? Mark Your CalendarColorado Paid Family Leave: FAQs About the Program
There are state paid family leave (PFL) programs in states across the USA. One of these states is Colorado, which has a paid family and medical leave insurance program. How much do you know about Colorado paid family leave?
Read More Colorado Paid Family Leave: FAQs About the ProgramOregon Paid Family Leave: Everything You Need to Know About the New Law
Several states have a paid family leave program, including Oregon. Read on to learn more about the new Oregon paid family leave program and how it impacts your business.
Read More Oregon Paid Family Leave: Everything You Need to Know About the New LawState-mandated Retirement Plans: Don’t Get Tripped up
State-mandated retirement plans are here to nudge (erhm, push) employers into helping employees save for their future. But, all the different rules and regulations can cause you to trip on your way to offering retirement plans.
Read More State-mandated Retirement Plans: Don’t Get Tripped up401(k) Contribution Limits 2025, Plus IRA Contribution Limits & More [Chart]
How much can employees contribute to their retirement plans? Whether investing in a 401(k), IRA, or another retirement plan, you and your team should understand the rules and limits for 2025. Use our quick-reference chart to learn 401(k) contribution limits 2025, IRA contribution limits, and more.
Read More 401(k) Contribution Limits 2025, Plus IRA Contribution Limits & More [Chart]New Overtime Rule for 2024 REVERSED: How Will it Affect Your Business?
In July 2024, four million new workers were going to become entitled to overtime pay, thanks to the Department of Labor’s (DOL) new overtime rule. But on November 15, 2024, a federal judge blocked the new overtime rule.
Read More New Overtime Rule for 2024 REVERSED: How Will it Affect Your Business?SECURE Act 2.0: A Fresh New Look
Small business retirement plans are great benefits that encourage employees to start saving for life after the workforce. Do you offer your employees retirement plan options? If you do, you may be impacted by the SECURE Act 2.0. The SECURE Act 2.0 is a continuation of the Secure Act of 2019, which gave employers new […]
Read More SECURE Act 2.0: A Fresh New LookHow to Process Payroll in 8 Straightforward Steps
Part of your title as “employer” also includes “payroll processor.” When you hire employees, you have to add them to payroll, withhold the proper taxes, and pay employees. It’s all part of the job. But if you’re new to this employer role, you may not be exactly sure how to process payroll. We’ve written down […]
Read More How to Process Payroll in 8 Straightforward StepsDo Night Shift Workers Get Paid for Daylight Savings? And More Payroll Questions
Seven out of 10 Americans aren’t fans of changing the clocks at the start and end of daylight saving time (DST). And if you have employees who work the graveyard shift, you might not like the payroll issues that come with DST. So, how does daylight savings time work when employees are on the clock? […]
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