Do you offer health insurance? If so, the new COBRA rules apply to you! The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 added a benefit for those who may not have been able to afford to elect COBRA because of the loss of employment during the pandemic. This Act requires employers to offer COBRA at no…
HR Services NEW Compliance Package Join us for our webinar to learn more about Payentry’s NEW HR Compliance Package! Great for Small to Medium sized businesses that want to focus on compliance for their business. Watch Here Was this Helpful ? yes no
The Benefits of Training Employees on an LMS An LMS system or Learning Management System, is a great tool for any organization! Not only does it offer hundreds of training courses for your employees, but it tracks training completion and offers certificates of completion for documentation. LMS programs allow employees to take the training at…
What you need to know about the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) Confused about who is eligible and what’s available through the ERTC? You are not alone. The ERTC has been extended into 2021 by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and 2020 retroactive credits are now available for those who received PPP loans…
Thursday March 25, 2021 2:00PM ET/ 1:00PM CT/ 11:00AM PT Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March of 2020, the world has reconsidered what it means to be prepared for Emergencies. From Pandemics, fires, and supply shortages to severe weather and even “Snowmageddons” employers need to be prepared with policies in evacuation plans in place…
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by the 117th United States Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden on March 11, 2021, to speed up the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects of the…
Second Stimulus Bill Passes – What’s Included? After an extended week of negotiations, Congressional Democrat and Republican leaders and the President came to an agreement on the next round of COVID-19 relief legislation. Included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act includes another round of COVID-19 stimulus funding and further relief for taxpayers affected by the COVID-19…
Answers to Your Questions about Requiring Vaccinations in the Workplace Now that COVID-19 vaccines are becoming available, employers are asking if they can require employees to get vaccinated, and what they can do if workers refuse. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)recently produced new guidance that answers some workplace vaccination questions. Join us for this…
Employer Compliance During COVID-19 and Beyond Complying with the ever-changing business landscape is extremely difficult. As COVID-19 has caused businesses to adjust to a new-normal, they are stretched more than ever before. Our team has focused on what we can do to provide value to business owners through our service offering and technology. We are…
Welcome to our State Updates Mini-Series to get you prepared for 2021! This session will cover all the laws and updates changing in California effective at the start of 2021 outlined below: Minimum Wage Increase SB 1159 – COVID-19 & Worker’s Comp AB 685 – Mandated COVID-19 Reporting AB 2017 – Paid Sick Leave Designation…
Changes to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Without an extension, the end of the leaves allowed under FFCRA is right around the corner (12/31/2020). Regardless, there is still time for employees to apply for the leaves that are allowed for COVID-19. Over the last few weeks, some of the rules surrounding the leaves…
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. Was this Helpful ? yes no
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…
The recently passed Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 will amend key provisions of the Paycheck Protection Program related to PPP Loan Forgiveness and supersede some of the rules and guidelines that were put in place following the CARES Act. This session will go over the changes and new exceptions allowed under the law.…
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. Was this Helpful ? yes no
As the coronavirus continues to spread through the U.S, many employers are considering telling or have already told their employees to work from home. However, there are technological, process, security and workers’ compensation employers must keep in mind to support remote work. Also, how do you keep your culture alive and employees engaged? Watch Here…
Our Sr. VP of HR Services, Cathy Graham, shares information about the recently passed bill, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act legislation, that will impact businesses across the country. We will be sharing the details of the new legislation regarding the emergency FMLA leave, paid sick leave and unemployment insurance stabilization. Watch Here Was this…
Our Sr. VP of HR Services shares information about the recently passed bill that will impact businesses around the country. She shares the details of the new legislation regarding the emergency FMLA leave, paid sick leave and unemployment insurance stabilization. Watch Here Was this Helpful ? yes no
On Friday afternoon, March 27, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed the House of Representatives by a voice vote and was signed by the President on the same day. This video will help you understand the benefits that will now be available to help individuals and businesses through this critical time. Watch…
Litigation Against Employers During COVID-19 Since early 2020, the long list of COVID-19 related issues that employers have been required to navigate a complex web of new and existing laws and regulations implicated by the pandemic. On top of this, companies are now faced with a growing list of COVID-19–related employment litigation. After watching this…
Social Media Posts During Tough Times In today’s social media world, strong comments are often inflammatory, offensive, derogatory and, sometimes, racist. What are your rights as an employer to address or even to take action against an employee involved in posting this type of comment or making derogatory remarks against your company? After watching…
COVID-19 RESPONSE IN PAYROLL We are happy to announce the availability of our COVID-19 Assistance module in our Payentry® payroll software. You can access the COVID-19 Assistance on your Payentry dashboard by clicking on the COVID-19 Assistance Quick Link. FFCRA Paid Leave – Amount the company has paid to employees with the FFCRA related…
New OSHA Poster for your workplace The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new poster listing steps all workplaces can take to reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus. The poster highlights 10 infection prevention measures every employer can implement to protect workers’ safety and health during the…
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Notice/Poster Now Available As promised, the Department of Labor has released the notice/poster that employers should use to notify each employee of their rights under this new law. This notice should be given to all of your employees including full-time, part-time and temporary. The Department of Labor’s website ( https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-poster-questions ) provides additional…
Families First Coronavirus Response Act, An Update for Employers March 25, 2020 As promised, answers to the questions we have are being answered by various agencies. Yesterday, the Department of Labor clarified some of those, so we wanted to share them with you. First, the new effective date for all provisions is April 1, 2020,…
March 2019 As the CEO of Payentry, I’d like to thank you for allowing us to provide services to your company. We know the importance of your business operations and we are grateful you have chosen to partner with us. Based on the growing concerns about COVID-19 and having concerns for our employees well-being and…
COVID-19 and State Unemployment Insurance As a result of the current conditions affecting our workforce, Payentry is here to assist you and your employees. State agencies are faced with a new set of challenges. We hope that this list of resources will prove helpful to you. Remember, we are here to help you. Your Payentry…
Talking to Employees about the Coronavirus On top of all the other stressors we have in today’s world, now we have a global pandemic. Is this a Netflix series or what? This is a really scary time for many people. As humans, we often focus on the bad things more than the good, the negative…
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