Are You Ready for Open Enrollment?
As the open enrollment season approaches, it’s crucial for businesses to ensure they are fully prepared to navigate this critical period. Open enrollment is a time when employees can make changes to their health insurance plans and other benefits, and being ready for it can make a significant difference in employee satisfaction and overall efficiency. […]
Why Payroll is No Joke: Exploring the Cost of Labor
Running a business isn’t always a walk in the park. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to ensure that everything runs smoothly. One of the most important yet often overlooked aspects of a successful business is its labor force. Not only do businesses need to make sure they have enough staff to […]
Small Business Owner FAQs: California Payroll 2023
As your small business grows, so can the questions. Tax rates? Benefits? Reporting? PayrollCentric answers the most asked questions in California’s ever-changing payroll landscape. What is the new minimum wage in California? On January 1, 2023, the base minimum wage in California increased to $15.50/hour. Wages in your city may be higher, and might depend […]
Prevailing Wage and Certified Payroll Reporting Requirements 2023
Federal law requires certified payroll reports for government-funded projects that cost $2,000 or more. Certified payroll reports (also known as CPRs or “prevailing wage”) document wages, hours, rates, deductions, and benefits provided to every worker on your project. They ensure workers are receiving the prevailing wage in your area. Prevailing wage extends from the Davis-Bacon […]
Explaining California’s New Pay Transparency Act SB 1162
California’s most recent Pay Transparency Law went live on January 1, 2023. SB 1162 requires business owners with employees in California to track and report payscale ranges. Requirements vary for small and large businesses. Linda Duffy, President and Founder of Ethos Human Capital Solutions, led a PayrollCentric presentation to break down SB 1162. SB 1162: […]
The New Form W-4: What Does it Mean for Employers?
On May 31, the IRS released a draft of its new proposed Form W-4. The IRS drafted the new
Form W-4 to enable the Form W-4 to align with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (“TCJA”).
Will your city be affected by minimum wage increases on July 1st?
Many states and cities have taken the initiative to schedule minimum wage increases. For some cities, increases are set to take effect on July 1st on an annual basis.Because some cities have a higher minimum wage rate than the one set by the State or the Federal government, the higher local minimum wage rate takes precedence and must be paid to all employees covered by the local minimum wage regulation.
Employer SSA Correction Request Notices
Recently, the SSA began sending “No Match Letter” notifications to employers regarding possible employee name and/or Social Security Number mismatches. These letters represent a new phase of the SSA enforcing employment eligibility. If you received a “No Match Letter”, please send us the notice immediately and we will assist you with resolution.
Employers Beware: IRS Planning Major Overhaul of Form W-4
Have you seen the latest statistics?
According to Business Enterprise Institute, 79% of small businesses will be exiting their businesses, whether by transferring ownership or shutting them, in the next 10 years.
Owners Can Be Liable for Employees’ Federal Tax Withholdings
Have you seen the latest statistics?
According to Business Enterprise Institute, 79% of small businesses will be exiting their businesses, whether by transferring ownership or shutting them, in the next 10 years.
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