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Mergers and Acquisitions
Learn the federal and state information needed to ensure compliance and reduce expenses during a merger or acquisition.
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Intermediate Payroll Concepts
Receive management-level training on vital topics such as taxable/nontaxable compensation, tax reporting, and payroll leadership issues. Registration for this course includes free pre- and post-class assessments using the Knowledge Assessment Calculator.
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Payroll Source Plus
Payroll Source Plus is an online, subscription-based payroll reference library, providing you with the federal and state laws, regulations, and information to keep your company's payroll operations in compliance.
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PayTrain
PayTrain® will deepen your understanding of payroll practices and legislation impacting payroll. Whether you are seeking professional development or studying for the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam, choose PayTrain to help you meet your goals.
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Oregon Payroll Reporting System Now Live
The Oregon Employment Department has launched a new web-based payroll reporting system. The Oregon Payroll Reporting System is live and employers can use it to file combined payroll reports.
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APA Provides Insider Look at 2019 Capital Summit
APA’s Special Report on its 2019 Capital Summit in the April issue of Payroll Currently offers an insider look at the latest trends and compliance news from decision makers and federal officials. This year, almost every session touched on two topics: the gig economy and on-demand pay.
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DOL Creates Proposed Rule for Joint Employer Status
On April 1, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a proposed rule to revise and clarify joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act [DOL, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Joint Employer Status, 4-1-19].
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Compliance – Hot Topics
Find out what compliance topics payroll professionals are focusing
on this year.
MARCH 2019
Compliance TV
In this edition:
- California court ruling favors payroll service provider
- SSA to send no-match letters to employers
- Michigan enacts paid sick leave, minimum wage increases
