Twenty-one states increased their minimum wages in 2020, boosting the national average to $11.80.
Minimum wage increases in 2020
New FLSA overtime law to go into effect in January
New FLSA overtime laws, including an increase in standard salary levels, will make more American workers eligible for overtime wages.
Department of Labor ends 20% rule and challenges current tip pooling standards
As of October 9, 2019, the Department of Labor (DOL) is proposing amendments surrounding the 20% rule (also referred to as the 80/20 rule) and tip pooling.
Social Security Administration announces higher taxable wage cap
The Social Security Administration recently announced changes to the maximum earnings subject to the tax.
U.S. Department of Labor expands mandatory overtime pay rules
The U.S. Department of Labor recently finalized and released the details of its mandatory overtime pay new rule.
What to know about National Payroll Week, and how to observe it in your company
The work of payroll professionals is an imperative part of human resource and benefits administration, and this is a week worth recognizing.
Employers must submit 2017, 2018 EEO-1 pay data by Sept. 30
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has been ordered by a federal judge to collect employee EEO-1 pay data by September 30, 2019.
Your 2019 guide to payroll taxes
This quick guide will tell you everything you need to know about federal payroll taxes in 2019, including changes made to the maximum threshold for this year.
Unemployment down, wages remain stagnant: Economists weigh in
With many asking, “Why aren’t wages increasing?” we decided to look into the matter, and see what expert economists have to say.
IRS holds off on major W-4 changes until 2020
The Internal Revenue Service recently announced that the planned changes to Form W-4 for 2019 will be rolled back until 2020.
