Payroll

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...

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...

Payroll management is crucial in business accounting, and errors can be costly in both time and money. Common mistakes made in 2025 include: Misclassifying Employees – Assuming salaried staff are exempt from overtime without verifying both earnings and job duties. Incorrect Overtime Calculations – Overlooking state-specific...

Columbus Day is a holiday in the United States that commemorates the landing of Christopher Columbus on October 12, 1492, in the New World. Columbus was a native of Genoa, Italy, and over the years Italian Americans took up the cause of honouring his achievement. In 1937 it became...

Question: An employee recently resigned and hasn’t yet returned some company equipment. Can we hold on to their final paycheck until they return everything? Answered by the HR Experts:  No, you can’t hold or delay an employee’s final paycheck while waiting for company equipment to be returned....

Businesses can reimburse employees for eligible out-of-pocket, work-related expenses through either an accountable or a nonaccountable employee reimbursement plan. The key difference lies in how the payments are treated for tax purposes. In an accountable plan, employers can reimburse employees for business expenses without classifying the payment as...

If you (or someone you know) are frustrated at work—whether it's because of your salary, workload, or lack of recognition—quitting or demanding a raise might feel like the only option. But before you make a bold move, it’s essential to consider a more strategic approach. HR...

Labor Day is celebrated the first Monday in September to honor and recognize the American labor movement and the works and contributions of laborers to the development and achievements of the United States. Both Payroll Partners and the Federal Reserve will be closed in observance of...

On July 4, President Trump signed the budget reconciliation bill (aka One Big Beautiful Bill Act) into law, indefinitely extending two key pre-pandemic benefits, described below. High Deductible Health Plans and Telehealth For high deductible health plans (HDHPs) that began after December 31, 2024, telehealth (virtual)...