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44% Won’t Apply Without Pay Transparency: What Job Seekers Expect in 2026 [Survey]

February 10, 2026

Our survey of 1,000 Americans who applied for jobs in the past year across multiple industries shows that pay transparency is no longer a nice-to-have. It has become a deciding factor in whether candidates trust an employer enough to engage at all.

Laid back employer who is payroll compliant.

How to Keep Payroll Compliant in 2026 [7 Steps]

January 27, 2026

Staying payroll‑compliant in 2026 is both essential and increasingly difficult. Payroll compliance means following all federal, state, and local wage, tax, and reporting laws when paying employees. New state rules, multi‑state hiring, and faster enforcement can trigger IRS penalties, wage claims, and costly rework.

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How to Eliminate Payroll Headaches for Real Estate Brokers

January 23, 2026

Real estate payroll is anything but routine. Agents earn irregular commissions, offices blend W-2 staff with 1099 agents, and multi-state deals trigger complex tax rules, making manual payroll a magnet for errors and penalties. The fastest path to fewer headaches is adopting real estate payroll software that calculates commissions, supports both W-2 and 1099 workers, […]

Rhode Island TCI (Temporary Caregiver Insurance)

January 22, 2026

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

January 9, 2026

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.

HR professional researching minimum wage posters.

Minimum Wage Posters: Are You Displaying the Right Notices?

January 7, 2026

Do you really know what minimum wage posters you have to display around your office? Many employers don’t, and that can lead to penalties. If you’re even slightly unsure, read on. Failing to post required federal, state, and local posters isn’t just a minor oversight; it could cost you.

Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate.

State W-4 Forms: Don’t Forget to Collect from New Hires

January 2, 2026

When you hire new employees, you must collect information to verify employment eligibility and run payroll. Federal Forms W-4 and I-9 are just the beginning when it comes to new employee forms. You may also need to collect state-specific forms, including your state’s W-4. What is the state W-4 form?