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NPW on CBS Early Show

National Payroll Week will be celebrated on the CBS Early Show this year! Join APA and the Dancing Paycheck on Thursday, September 9 in New York City to celebrate payroll on national TV. Gather every NPW enthusiast you know and join us! Email ehurst@americanpayroll.org for details or to RSVP.


Employment Laws Assistance

A U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) website - elaws® (Employment Laws Assistance for Workers and Small Businesses) - is a series of online Advisors that help employees and employers understand their rights and responsibilities under numerous federal employment laws. These interactive tools help users determine if they are in compliance with federal employment laws by asking questions, providing information, and directing the individual to appropriate resolutions.

The elaws Advisors are one of a number of compliance assistance tools developed to further DOL's dedication to provide clear, accurate and easy-to-access assistance for employers, and protect the wages, health benefits, retirement security, safety and health of America's workforce. The elaws Advisors offer information on topics such as pay and overtime, workplace poster requirements, health benefits, reemployment rights for uniformed service members, and federal contractor compliance.

Consult the elaws Advisors at the Department of Labor's website.


Health Insurance Reform Bills Enacted

On March 23, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law, then followed up on March 30 by signing the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, which added some provisions and amended others. Among other things, the bills roll out a variety of new reporting requirements and increase the Medicare tax rate for high earners.

Read an article on how these and other provisions will impact payroll and related operations.

Register for APA's May 4 Webinar, "Health Care Reform - It Does Impact Payroll!"


Obama Signs Jobs Bill With Social Security Tax 'Holiday' for Employers

On March 18, President Obama signed the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, one day after it received final approval by the U.S. Senate. The HIRE Act creates a limited social security tax "holiday" for the employer share of social security tax on wages paid to new hires who have been unemployed for 60 days and a separate business tax credit of up to $1,000 if those employees are employed for at least 52 weeks. Read an article on the significant impact the HIRE Act will have on payroll processing, depositing, and reporting.

Download an article on APA's efforts to ease the bill's implementation.

Register for APA's webinar, "How the HIRE Act Impacts Your Payroll Processing," on April 16.


COBRA Premium Discount
Deadline Extended

The Continuing Extension Act of 2010 extends the deadline for employee terminations qualifying for COBRA premium assistance from February 28 to May 31, 2010, while also extending emergency unemployment benefits. Download the new law.


Press Notes
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CONGRESS HAPPENINGS

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FALL FORUM HIGHLIGHTS

Video highlights from the 2009 Fall Forum and Innaugural Leadership Program:
Part 1: Grooming Leaders for Tomorrow
Part 2: Finding Tomorrow's Leaders

APA CONFERENCES
Fall Forum

This year's conference will be held September 22-24 in Las Vegas, NV. It features the Leadership Certificate Program, the results of the Benchmarking and Performance Study and APA's Prism Awards.
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Educational Institutions Payroll Conference

The focus is on payroll issues special to institutions of higher education. This year in New Orleans, LA, October 17-20, 2010.
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Capital Summit

Meet in Washington, DC with government officials from IRS, SSA, DOL and more. March 8-9, 2011.
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2011 Congress

APA's 29th Annual Congress features workshops, payroll and finance exhibit hall, networking and much more.
May 24-27, 2010 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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RESOURCES

PayCheck City

Calculators for paychecks, gross-ups, 401(k) planning, and more.


GO GREEN CALCULATOR

Paperless Pay Calculator

Find out how much your company can save in dollars, paper, water, and greenhouse gases with the easy-to-use and comprehensive Paperless Payment Calculator. Brought to you by the APA and PayPerks, this free calculator will itemize your savings in one handy e-mail. Learn more and calculate your savings now.

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