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PTO Tracker software makes PTO tracking much simpler than using spreadsheets. Does your company still do PTO tracking with spreadsheets? How’s it working for you? When spreadsheets became available, they offered many advantages over hand calculation. They provided a nifty way to store the data. They...

25 August, 2020

Gain credibility and peace of mind in recommending award-winning workforce management technology and dedicated service to your clients. The Payroll Partners Referral Partner Program is ideal for bankers, CPA firms, financial advisors, insurance brokers, and consultants. There’s no certification process required for you to become a...

24 August, 2020

Before the pandemic, about half of American workers were working from home — more than double the fraction who worked from home at least occasionally in 2017-18. While some jobs just can't be done at home, the pandemic accelerated the trend to telecommuting, and the...

24 August, 2020

There is a new Form 1099-NEC, Nonemployee Compensation for business taxpayers who pay or receive nonemployee compensation. Starting in tax year 2020, payers must complete this form to report any payment of $600 or more to a payee. Generally, payers must file Form 1099-NEC by January 31....

21 August, 2020

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Retail Federation and the National Association of Manufacturers urged policymakers to return to negotiating a coronavirus relief package. A raft of big-name business groups is warning many employers won’t participate in President Donald Trump’s payroll tax deferral plan. Calling it “unworkable,” they said...

19 August, 2020

Payroll Partners has new product walkthroughs: TimeWorksPlus Employee TimeWorksPlus Employee Portal   What Is TimeWorksPlus? TimeWorksPlus is a timekeeping system from Payroll Partners. Use it the first day you sign up! It's cloud-based so you don’t need to install it on your own servers. You can set...

18 August, 2020

The DOL issued an opinion letter earlier this year in response to the following issue: Should nonexempt employees who require 15-minute breaks every hour because of an illness that qualifies as a serious health condition under the Family Medical Leave Act be paid for the...

17 August, 2020

Qualified individuals affected by COVID-19 may be able to withdraw up to $100,000 from their eligible retirement plans, including IRAs, between Jan. 1 and Dec. 30, 2020. These coronavirus-related distributions aren’t subject to the 10% additional tax that generally applies to distributions made before reaching age...

14 August, 2020

Has the pandemic inspired you to explore new ways to engage with customers, co-workers and clients? It probably has you taking a hard look at your strategies, policies and procedures to safely and effectively work with those inside and outside your organization. Using texts, webcasts...

13 August, 2020