APA Offers Webinar on U.S. EEOC and Payroll By Alice P. Jacobsohn, Esq. Join the American Payroll Association on March 4 for a webinar on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and payroll with EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling. This webinar is free for APA members. Read more
News Release CORRECTED: U.S. Department of Labor Invites Stakeholders to an Online Dialogue On Supporting Nursing Mothers in the Workplace WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Department of Labor is hosting an online dialogue to help employers and nursing mothers understand their rights and responsibilities under the law. The Supporting Nursing Mothers in the Workplace dialogue
On August 1, the IRS will be conducting a webinar for employers and tax professionals focusing on employment and payroll taxes [IR 2019-133, 7/29/19]. Federal law requires most employers to withhold federal income taxes from their employees’ wages. These taxes must be deposited, along with the employer and employee portion of Social Security and Medicare
How to Get — and Stay — Ahead With Payroll Classes Whether you’re fresh out of school or a payroll expert, professional development can seem like a never-ending journey. From basic PayTrain Fundamentals to global payroll operations, there are myriad courses that might have value to your career. And then there are classes to get
The IRS has issued a draft version of new Publication 15-T (Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods) for the 2020 tax year that contains a first look at the new employer steps to figure federal income tax withholding. Background. A heavily revised Form W-4 has been in the works from the IRS since the enactment of the Tax Cuts and
2019 U.S. Department of Labor Informational & Outreach Forum The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), in partnership with the Southern Methodist University, invites you to attend this free informational and outreach forum. The event will include an introduction to and an overview of several DOL & Non-DOL Agencies regarding their missions, responsibilities and functions. The
During the May 2 IRS payroll industry telephone conference call, Scott Mezistrano, IRS Industry Stakeholder Engagement and Strategy, provided an update for the 2020 version of Form W-4 (Employee’s Withholding Statement). As a result of the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in late-December 2017, significant changes to the Form W-4 must take
Proposed Overtime Rules Update The Department of Labor has received over 54,000 comments on proposed changes to the overtime rules. Currently the rules to qualify for the FLSA overtime exemption an employee must: (1) “employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional (EAP) capacity,” (2) salaried; (3) paid more than the standard salary level
6 Skills Payroll Professionals Need to Move Up to Management Interested in moving up to payroll management? There’s been no better time. Payroll managers are in high demand, and employers are offering attractive compensation to secure top talent. Still, advancing to a managerial role can be a big step. Most companies will want
With low unemployment and more than 200,000 new jobs created each month, it’s easy to see why payroll professionals are in huge demand. Interested in a career in payroll? Read on for answers to common questions about working in this field. Q: How do I get started in payroll? A: While payroll experience is preferable