Pay compression happens when the pay gap between newer and longer-tenured employees shrinks, often because starting salaries rise faster than existing raises.
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Employer Student Loan Repayment: Up to $5,250 Tax-free Permanently
If you’re looking for a new benefit to offer employees, you might consider employer student loan repayment. The benefit itself isn’t new, but it got a tax-exemption makeover in 2020 thanks to the CARES Act and Consolidated Appropriations Act. And in 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act made the tax exemption permanent.
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Payroll Data Security in 2026 and Beyond: How Small Businesses Can Stay Protected
Key Takeaways − Payroll data is a top target because it contains sensitive details like Social Security numbers, bank info, and salary history. In 2026, the primary threats to small businesses are phishing, weak passwords, unsecured remote access, and human error. You don’t need a massive budget to stay safe; prioritize multi-factor authentication, encryption, and […]
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What Is Mileage Reimbursement? 2026 Rates and More
As a business owner, running errands is inevitable. But sometimes, you are too busy to make the run yourself. You might send an employee to pick up something or handle a task for you. If you find yourself counting on employees to use their personal cars for business, consider offering mileage reimbursement. So, what is […]
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What Should Be in an Employee File? Payroll Recordkeeping Requirements
As an employer, it’s your responsibility to store records in an employee personnel file. From new hire documents to payroll information, there are a variety of documents (and some confidential information) you need to securely store and have on hand. So, what should be in an employee file?
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The Best Guide to Paying and Managing Out-of-State Remote Employees (2026)
Remote work is becoming more common. If you hire remote workers who work in a different state than where your business is located, you need to know how to handle pay and employment issues.
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The Loyalty Tax: Why 60% of Workers Say Staying Hurts Their Pay
A new Patriot Software survey of 1,000 U.S. adults who voluntarily switched jobs in the past five years found that 59.9% believe staying at one company for five or more years actively hurts their earning potential. Among Gen Z, that number climbs to 70.4%. These job hoppers’ personal experiences back up that belief: 60.6% of switchers […]
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Essential Payroll Tax Recordkeeping Requirements Every Employer Must Know
Your to-do list as a business owner seems to get longer every day. There’s one more item you’ll have to check off, and this one is part of federal law. You’re required to retain payroll records, sometimes for up to four years.
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The Ultimate Guide to Work-from-home Reimbursement for Remote Teams
Do you have a temporary or permanently remote workforce? If so, you may consider offering work-from-home reimbursement to help workers cover remote-related expenses.
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Out-of-State Remote Workers: Compliance Checklist
There are several benefits of a remote workforce, like an expanded talent pool. But if you’ve decided to hire out-of-state remote workers, there are several things you need to know.
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