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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. State legislators are responding to the call. to $15 per hour, effective July 1, 2023.

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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. Also, 12 U.S. As a result, a number of COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted just in time for summer. Prior to that there were six factors. 2) Seasonal employment.

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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. Paid family and medical leave proposals by State.

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Legal Insights on Forthcoming Federal Paid Family and Medical Leave Legislation

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Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) are leading bipartisan bicameral working groups to explore a federal paid leave program. Bipartisan efforts towards national PFML program Currently, under federal provisions, FMLA leave is unpaid.

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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. . California.

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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: Repaying Deferred Social Security Taxes

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IRS issued American Rescue Plan Act sick and family leave credit FAQs. . The IRS has released a series of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the sick and family leave credits in the American Rescue Plan Act that include examples of how to calculate the amount of the credits.

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