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Trendspotting: Top Ten Payroll Issues of State Legislatures

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States eye workforce as a legislative priority for payroll The majority of state legislatures began their legislative sessions this January. A flurry of bills is being proposed in the payroll space — many having to do labor and employment. Paid leave Paid Family and Medical Leave remains a hot topic in the 2023 legislative session.

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Federal Paid FMLA May Be Out While States Consider Possibilities

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The signing of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) celebrates its 29th anniversary this February 5. The FMLA was later amended to include unpaid leave when a family member is called into active military duty. The leave has always been an unpaid one. Fate of Universal Paid Family and Medical Leave Unclear.

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Heads Up! Payroll Changes Coming in July

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As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to rise and a sense of normalcy slowly returns, we can hopefully put tumultuous payroll changes behind us. State by State Payroll Tax Changes. San Jose Absent any further legislative action, San Jose’s COVID-19 paid sick leave ordinance expires on June 30, 2021. . per hour. .

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Last Week in Payroll: Summertime Tax Tips

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Let’s go over a few summertime tax tips for payroll professionals this season: 1) Interns. Biden Administration budget includes paid leave and backup withholding. Paycheck Protection Program closes. Back to work incentive program launched. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has announced the Back to Work CT Program.

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Biden’s American Families Plan Includes Paid Family and Medical Leave

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On April 28, 2021, President Biden unveiled a Fact Sheet on the American Families Plan. trillion plan seeks to provide relief to American families. Part of the plan includes a proposal for paid family and medical leave. . The Fact Sheet notes that a study found that unpaid family leave resulted in $22.5

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Last Week in Payroll: Payroll in a Pandemic

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The first recorded use of the word “payroll” appeared around 1740 A.D. to describe the total amount of money paid to a business’s employees over a period of time. Over time, payroll has become much more than just paying wages to employees. Payroll in a Pandemic. After the laws, followed the guidance from the IRS and U.S.

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Last Week in Payroll: In Like a Lion; Out Like a Lamb

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Remuneration is the money paid for work or a service. This makes a business’s payroll department very important since it is typically an employer’s greatest expense. And arguably the most important (and challenging) time to be a payroll professional, is during the period known as “year-end.” bread, meat, clothing, etc.)

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