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What Is Your Business Continuity Plan?

We are well aware now that a pandemic can incapacitate some employees and cause us all to self-quarantine. This is a major disruption of normal operations, and yes, large numbers of employees are working from home. Your continuity plan should: Establish a strategy that enables employees...

22 April, 2020

Overview of Unemployment Benefits Changes Under the CARES Act

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act became law on March 27, 2020, and is a $2.2 trillion economic stimulus package designed to support individuals and businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This Act is important because it provides federal dollars at this time...

21 April, 2020

IRS: Get Answers to Economic Impact Payment Questions

The IRS is regularly updating the Economic Impact Payment and the Get My Payment tool frequently asked questions pages on IRS.gov as more information becomes available. Taxpayers should check the FAQs often for the latest additions; many common questions are answered in these. More than 80...

20 April, 2020

IRS: Employee Retention Credit available for many businesses financially impacted by COVID-19

WASHINGTON — The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service launched the Employee Retention Credit, designed to encourage businesses to keep employees on their payroll. The refundable tax credit is 50% of up to $10,000 in wages paid by an eligible employer whose business has...

17 April, 2020

Coronavirus and Business Interruption Insurance

Will business interruption insurance provide coverage for coronavirus losses? Sadly, despite the situation the nation now finds itself in, in most cases the answer is “no.” Because this type of insurance is typically part of a commercial property policy, the insured party is indemnified only against...

15 April, 2020

Timekeeping Management Solutions for Uninterrupted Business Operations During the Coronavirus

Do you have employees working from home due to the coronavirus? You can minimize disruption to your business operations with our timekeeping software. Payroll Partners employee solutions for the coronavirus (and when the situation has calmed down) TimeWorksPlus: time and attendance, geofencing, companion mobile app TimeSimplicity: advanced employee scheduling,...

14 April, 2020

Payroll Partners Remains Open for Business!

To Our Valuable Clients, Payroll Partners is considered an Essential Business. During this COVID-19 Pandemic, Payroll Partners remains open and is maintaining regular business hours. However, we are following Texas Governor’s orders and working remotely as much as possible. There is someone in the office for limited...

13 April, 2020

From the HR Support Center: Given COVID-19, if an employee is out of the office due to sickness, can we ask them about their symptoms?

Yes, but there’s a right way to do it and a wrong way to do it. In most circumstances, employers shouldn’t ask about an employee’s symptoms, as that could be construed as a disability-related inquiry. Under the circumstances, however—and in line with an employer’s responsibility...

13 April, 2020

Disaster Proof Your Payroll With Payroll Debit Cards

Are you prepared to pay all your employees throughout the COVID-19 pandemic or in the event of a natural disaster? Let us help with the NatPay Pay Card. In this unprecedented time, we know that you are working to support employees, serve customers and protect your...

10 April, 2020