How Companies are Helping Working Parents During COVID-19 Schools are back in session….or are they? Parents are dealing with numerous issues when it comes to kids going back to school. It is not uncommon right now for schools to require virtual education several days a week instead of full-time onsite. So, how do working parents…
Flu & Allergy Season During COVID; Best Practices and How to Differentiate By now you are all experts on washing your hands, sanitizing the office and maintaining your distance. But with flu and allergy season around the corner we want to make sure that you can tell the difference and avoid unnecessary panic in the…
What Businesses Need to Know About the Secure Act The IRS has finally issued guidance that answers numerous questions about how employers should implement the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, signed into law last December. The intent of the SECURE Act is to expand retirement plan coverage for U.S. workers. On…
Guidance on Payroll Tax Deferral Program August 8, 2020, President Trump issued an executive memorandum allowing for the deferral of the withholding and employer remittance of the employee share of Social Security tax (6.2% of wages) effective September 1 through December 31, 2020. The deferral is calculated each payroll period and is only available…
The President’s Recent Executive Orders – How do they impact your business? On August 8, 2020, President Trump signed a series of executive memorandums and an executive order to address issues left unresolved by the congressional failure to agree on additional bipartisan stimulus legislation. While three of the executive actions are not tax-related — addressing…
We are happy to announce the availability of our COVID-19 Assistance module in our Payentry® payroll software. Please watch this demonstration to learn more about the additional features related to the recent legislation. Watch Here You can find additional information about the software update on our webhelp site.
On Saturday, August 8, 2020, President Trump issued Executive Orders that extended assistance to many Americans impacted by the Coronavirus. President Trump directed the Treasury Department to allow deferral of the 6.2% Social Security tax on wages for employees making less than $104,000 a year. That suspension would last from September 1 through December 31,…
Recruiting During a Pandemic and the New Normal It is an understatement to say that times have changed. Many companies are hiring now to replace those lost during downsizing and some are expanding. New industries created by the pandemic are ramping up. How do you attract candidates with social distancing and virtual workplaces? After this…
Updating Your Employee Handbook for 2020 An employee handbook serves as an important communication tool between an employer and its employees. It is also a valuable resource for an employer as it sets workplace standards that guide employee behavior and performance expectations. In this session, we will share an overview of the key policies that…
A Refresher Course on Mandated Leaves Under the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) Do you remember the rules for FFCRA emergency leaves for sick and childcare? The Department of Labor is now assessing penalties for employers who do not comply. Need a refresher class on this law that impacts every employer with fewer than…