They’ve been talking about it forever, but we’re this close to extending the payroll tax cut for another year. But that’s not all that will happen as soon as President Obama signs the plan just-passed by Congress. (more…)
Payroll
Back in the fall, President Obama signed into law a new definition of who qualifies as a new hire, and there a few things about this definition that your Payroll staff needs to know. (more…)
All that free shipping may not seem like a bargain anymore! Here’s what any company can take away from the Zappos' breach. (more…)
With little room in their budgets for significant raises or rich traditional benefits, more companies are looking to creative, low-cost perks to keep their workers happy. (more…)
It’s not 1975 anymore, but in many cases women are still earning less than their male counterparts. And that can be a problem for Finance. (Though it isn’t always.) (more…)
Of course, you want Payroll to be thorough and meticulous. But in this case, the department asked too much of foreign workers -- and that came back to haunt the company. (more…)
Forget Santa! Will your company be naughty or nice to finance staffers’ bank balances in 2012? New salary data is out, and we have all the details. (more…)
Sure, there are few things workers enjoy more than a paid holiday. But for your Payroll staffers, days off mean doing more work in less time. (more…)
We may have just started the fourth quarter, but IRS wants you to start prepping for 2012 – with a ton of updates you’ll need for the new year. (more…)
While Obama's proposed Jobs Bill (the American Jobs Act) aims to get more people to work, it also includes a number of changes that Payroll should be aware of. (more…)
If your company has leaned on this popular cost containment strategy in recent years, you’re going to want to take note of a new offer from the feds. (more…)
Overtime pay’s great … when you’re the one earning it! But for employers it’s a major expense and a major headache. (more…)