Compliance

Compliance Guide for HR Leaders

As part of our commitment to help HR and business leaders make a difference in their organizations, we’ve published this compliance deep dive to help you stay current and effective in a fast-paced and changing world. Inside you’ll learn: How to maintain compliance with federal regulations through the employee lifecycle Potential violations to watch for and tips to avoid them Expert advice on how HR can mitigate risk Complete the form and get your 2019 Compliance Guide instantly.

Payroll Compliance in 2019: What You Need to Know

Payroll compliance can be extraordinarily complex and quite costly if not done right. Unless processes are in place to consistently apply pay policies, accurately calculate Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime, and streamline administration of FMLA and other leave policies, you can leave your business vulnerable to litigation. If your company is audited or subjected to a lawsuit, are you sure you have the proper controls and processes in place to quickly provide accurate records and audit trails? Reducing overpayment, absenteeism and litigation are all areas of potential savings for every business. Automating the time and labor function can be the key to managing labor costs, but it also provides operational benefits. Decisions can...

How Does The Government Shutdown Affect Tax Returns?

Officially now the longest government shutdown in history, hundreds of thousands of federal employees are furloughed—some are required to work, some are not— but none are receiving paychecks. For some, the timing couldn’t be worse. Tax season is upon us and many American workers are left wondering what the government shutdown means in regard to their 2018 tax returns or tax status in general. If you or your HR department find yourselves inundated with questions from curious employees, be sure to arm yourself with the most recent information. Here’s what to tell employees during the government shutdown. Do I have to pay federal income tax during the shutdown? Yes. Despite the government shutdown, employees still need to pay income tax....

HR COE Compliance Benchmark Quiz

Is your organization at risk? The path to achieving excellence in compliance is a continual journey that evolves over three phases. To find out what phase you’re in and get a customized action plan. TAKE OUR QUIZ TO FIND OUT: Quiz will load down below shortly Content loading... Please enable javascript! Compliance Benchmarking Quiz What’s preventing you from attracting and hiring top talent? To get to the next level, analyze your current compliance practices to find out where you are at risk. Then develop strategies to address those problem areas. Based on your responses, you’re in Phase 1: To get to the next level, look for the right technology to proactively monitor compliance. When you find the right fit, invest in technology to lay...

What's Changing in 2019 Infographic

Regulation changes, wage increases and new contribution limits…oh my! Here’s a look at the latest updates that are likely to impact your organization in 2019.

Minimum Wage by State and 2019 Increases

Federal Minimum Wage 2019 For many medium-to-small sized organizations, managing the myriad of federal compliance regulations is a top challenge. In fact, a recent Paycor survey found that 42% of organizations have negative feelings about their compliance management practices. In most instances, compliance management falls squarely on HR’s shoulders, and with limited resources and understaffed departments, keeping up with the many changes that continue to impact the current landscape is a tall task. That challenge is becoming even more daunting with the recent rise in local and state mandates for regulations like paid sick leave, state tax changes, pay equity laws and minimum wage increases. In 2019, nineteen states across the country...

5 Ways to Mitigate HR Compliance Risk

With the compliance landscape constantly changing, it’s no wonder that 33% of employers find keeping up with state regulations across states extremely challenging. Whether you’re an HR leader in a small business or one that employs hundreds of workers, compliance responsibilities fall on your shoulders. Herein lies the challenge for many HR departments (or teams of one): you just don’t have the budget or the resources to manage compliance alone. That’s why finding the right partner who can offer technology that ensures compliance will set your business up for long-term success. 5 ways the right HR partner can help you manage compliance effectively 1. Recruiting & Hiring Recruiting and hiring, in today’s business environment, is a...

EEO-1 Reporting Deadline For 2019

For more than five decades, employers were required to submit the EEO-1 report by September 30 of each year. In 2018, that date changed to March 31. And this year, many employers were preparing to meet that deadline. But on February 1, 2019, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) notified all employers of an extension. The deadline to submit EEO-1 data was moved to May 31, 2019. Why the Extension to File the EEO-1 Report? Like many other federal agencies, the EEOC was impacted by the government shutdown. With resources stretched thin, the agency was unable to open the EEO-1 filing website as planned in January. As a result of the delay, employers were granted a two-month extension to continue gathering necessary data to...

Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp Case Study

Needing a more efficient solution to manage time worked for their seasonal and part-time staff, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp turned to Paycor for help. Discover how Paycor’s robust Perform Time solution drastically improved how the ball club tracks and reports on hours worked.

How to Find the Perfect HR Payroll Systems: Top 10 Things to Look For

HR teams spend nearly 70% of their time on inefficient administrative tasks, some of which are still paper-based. As a business grows and takes on new employees, HR professionals may find the need to expand their payroll system to something more robust in order to address the needs of all employees. Having an integrated HRIS solution provides more efficiency because information only has to be entered once, and it improves accuracy across all databases. It also helps improve employee engagement by providing learning opportunities and lines of communication. Why Do I Need an HRIS Solution? In short, an HRIS (human resource information system) solution saves you money and time. Also known as human capital management (HCM) or a human...

LJ Ross Case Study

Needing a more efficient way to manage hours and track incidents, LJ Ross turned to Paycor. Now, with Perform Time, supervisors are no longer burdened with reviewing time cards and managing attendance policies by hand. Download the case study to learn more.