Payroll

Courts: Flexibility is key to determining intern status

05/06/2016

College students who are currently packing up their frat houses and dorm rooms will soon be knocking on your door, résumés in hand, looking for summer internships.

Benefit plans may be amended to favor same-sex spouses

05/04/2016

The IRS disposed of most of the payroll issues regarding same-sex spouses in 2013 and 2014. Nevertheless, it’s issued guidance on the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2015 ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges.

Proposed regs implement paid sick leave

05/02/2016

If you’re a government contractor that pays the higher minimum wage to nonexempt employees who work on federal contracts, proposed regulations would also have you on the hook to provide seven days of paid sick leave to the same nonexempt employees, and to your exempt employees, too.

May 2016: Employer’s business tax calendar

04/30/2016

Here’s your monthly guide to critical payroll due dates.

Abandoned pay stub leads to EPA suit

04/28/2016

A forgotten pay stub wound up costing an Irving trucking company $45,000.

From direct deposit to paycards: E-pay options abound

04/28/2016

More than halfway into the second decade of the 21st century, it should come as no surprise that most employees have their pay deposited directly into their bank accounts.

2016 All-States Chart on Direct Deposit/Paycards

04/26/2016

This month’s chart lists states’ laws on Direct Deposits and Paycards.

Bad records nix deductions for kids’ wages

04/25/2016

Kids are expensive. So wouldn’t it be great if you could pay them to do their chores and deduct those payments as wages? But you can’t.

IRS drops the veil on payroll audits

04/22/2016

The IRS has issued interim guidance that clarifies and updates auditors’ responsibilities during payroll audits.

When do we need to deliver a final check?

04/14/2016

Q. If we decide to terminate an employee for poor performance, can we provide his final paycheck on our next regular payroll date?