Compliance

Webinar: What You Need to Know for 2019

Staying on top of both HR and Compliance activities can be complex and cumbersome. There are critical areas of compliance on the horizon for 2019 that have to be incorporated into your daily operations. You must embrace these but you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Join us and get a quick path for 2019 compliance!

Webinar: 2018 Employment Law Review

Join us as we examine 2018 law cases and other developments regarding a variety of employment law issues, discrimination as well as wage and hour disputes.

How Does the 2019 Government Shutdown Affect Human Resources?

The consequences of the government shutdown are widespread. From furloughed federal employees, delayed tax returns and long lines at TSA checkpoints, few Americans can escape its impact. Unfortunately, as an HR leader, you won’t get by unscathed. It’s not just “business as usual” for most organizations because the shutdown affects the work done on a day-to-day basis. Let’s review some of the biggest ways the government shutdown is affecting HR departments. E-Verify is Down The system used to confirm an employee’s eligibility status to work in the U.S. is inaccessible. Overseen by the Department of Homeland Security, E-Verify takes the information found on an employee’s I-9 form and electronically compares it to records from the Social...

How to Staff for Payroll Administration: Roles and Responsibilities

Payroll administration is an essential function for every business. From issuing/distributing paychecks and maintaining tax compliance to calculating payroll deductions and garnishments, administrators wear several hats. If you own a business and are looking to staff your payroll department, here’s what you need to know. What Do Payroll Administrators Do? Depending on the size of a business, the payroll department may have one employee or a dedicated team, all with varying levels of experience and responsibilities. Payroll Practitioner l (entry-level) This entry level position is the grease that keeps the wheels of the payroll department rolling. They perform essential, yet routine duties. Their responsibilities include: Maintaining...

PTO Payout Laws By State

Most companies have formal paid time off policies. Regardless of whether you call it vacation time, sick time, furlough, PTO, PDO or some combination of the above, you should pay attention to states’ laws. Surrendering your terminated employees’ accrued and unused vacation time isn’t subject to federal law, but it’s important to pay attention to states’ laws since regulation is under their purview. If your company has locations in multiple states, it’s important to review all statutes regarding separation pay. This handy table should provide the basic information you need to know but be sure to check state departments of labor for specific guidelines. State Statutory Requirements Addressing Vacation Pay Use-It-or-Lose-It Policy Payment...

2019 Mileage Reimbursement Rates

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued 2019 federal mileage reimbursement rates that should be used to calculate costs for operating vehicles for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. In summary, the business mileage rate increased 3.5 cents for business travel and 2 cents for medical and certain moving expenses from 2018. 2019 IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rates Beginning January 1, 2019, standard mileage rates for the use of a car, van, pickups or panel trucks will be: 58 per mile driven for business (up from 54.5 cents in 2018) 20 per mile driven for medical or moving purposes (up from 18 cents in 2018) 14 per mile driven in service of charitable organizations (same rate as 2018) The mileage rates above can be used to...

Payroll Security in 2019: Basic & Advanced Tips to Protect Your Business

Payroll data can be a treasure trove for hackers. Just think how much personal information a hacker can get from payroll… social security numbers, bank accounts, check stubs and home addresses for starters. Your employees depend on you to keep their personal information safe. Here’s what you need to know about payroll security in 2019. The Importance of Payroll Confidentiality In just the last year, nearly 1,700 cyber breaches occurred in businesses around the U.S., leaking more than 170+ million records*. If your organization is hacked, there will be questions of liability. The good news: it’s unlikely you will be held responsible for a third party hacking your payroll system. The bad news: if the leak results in the stolen identify of...

’47 Brand Case Study

Learn how Paycor’s unified HR platform helped ’47 Brand overcome their toughest HR challenges. From recruiting top talent to tracking employee time and managing labor costs, managers can now focus on what really matters – running their business.

Understanding Employer Responsibility for Unemployment Benefits

It’s a fact of business life: Paying federal and state unemployment taxes is not optional. Small businesses, especially, might not be aware of their responsibilities when it comes to filing or responding to claims. It’s important to know all of the rules because not paying them or paying them incorrectly could result in hefty penalties. What is Unemployment Insurance? When an employee is let go due to a situation beyond their control – for example, a worker who was laid off – they can apply to receive a percentage of the wages they would have earned if they were still employed to tide them over until they can find another job. Some unemployed workers don’t qualify for unemployment benefits, such as: Workers who are fired Workers who...

HSA Employer Contributions: What Organizations Need to Know

Contributing to employees’ Health Savings Accounts (HSA) is an added benefit that many employers are choosing to provide to their people. Due to certain regulations employers must follow, however, this perk can be challenging to manage, which is yet another reason it makes sense to find a partner who can offer true tax expertise, not just technology. What is an HSA? A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax savings benefit for employees that lets them elect to have a specific amount of their pre-tax salary deducted into the account. The funds that accrue in the plan can be used to pay for approved health care expenses, including vision and dental care, prescriptions and insurance deductibles. HSAs are commonly paired with a High Deductible...

Understanding FMLA Rules for Employers

The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, commonly known as FMLA, was signed into law by President Clinton on February 5, 1993, and it took effect on August 5 of that year. Congress passed the act, stating, “it is important for the development of children and the family unit that fathers and mothers be able to participate in early childrearing … [and] the lack of employment policies to accommodate working parents can force individuals to choose between job security and parenting”. It also emphasized that the act was intended to provide leave protection for individuals “in a manner that accommodates the legitimate interests of employers.” Federal FMLA provides eligible employees of a covered employer with unpaid leave for four specific...