The Federal Reserve will be closed in observance of Veteran's Day on Tuesday, November 11th. Check dates on or after the holiday will be affected. Affected check dates include: Tuesday, November 11th Wednesday, November 12th Thursday, November 13th Please check with your Payroll Specialist if your payroll falls...
Question:What should we include in a bereavement leave policy? Answered by the HR Experts: Bereavement leave typically allows employees to take time off to grieve, make arrangements, or attend services following the death of a loved one. If you offer bereavement leave, we recommend having a...
Late this July, the Department of Labor relaunched the Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program. In a recent blog, Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling explained how self-audits, “enable you to identify and fix potential violations, reduce the likelihood of litigation, and demonstrate a good-faith commitment to following...
Choosing the right payroll frequency is a crucial decision for employers, as it can significantly impact both your employees and business operations. You Need To Know Both Federal And State Laws Governing Pay Intervals. While federal laws don't specify pay frequency, they do prohibit arbitrary...
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations addressing several SECURE 2.0 Act provisions relating to catch-up contributions. (Catch-up contributions are additional contributions under a 401(k) or similar workplace retirement plan for employees who are age 50 or older.) The...
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is designed to protect employees who need time away from work for serious health conditions, family care, or certain military-related reasons. But for employers, the rules can be complex—and even small missteps can lead to costly compliance issues,...
At the U.S. Department of Labor, we are committed to helping employers, unions, and plan administrators follow the law. That’s why I’m proud to announce the launch of our expanded self-audit compliance assistance initiative. Many of our agencies offer self-audit programs, which are voluntary tools to...
As the 2025 year-end approaches, many businesses (and we mean many) scramble to close out their payroll on time and without any errors. And if you are, too, we've listed nine tips to ensure your year-end payroll is accurate and stress-free. 1: Start Early. The key...
Employers can continue to use educational assistance programs to help employees with undergraduate or graduate-level student loan debt and other education expenses tax-free. Eligible expenses Educational assistance programs can help pay for: Books Equipment Supplies Tuition and other fees Qualified education loans Loan payments These programs...
Question: We are planning to switch to a new communications software in our office. How can we help employees navigate this change? Answered by the HR Experts: Change always has its challenges and risks. Here are some practical tips to make this software rollout as smooth...