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CPP Bootcamp
This comprehensive 20-session, virtual course will provide you the tools and resources to effectively study the material, practice and apply your learning, and confidently pass the CPP exam.
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Payroll Issues for Multi-State Employers
This course provides the information necessary to maintain compliance in every state in which you pay employees. Learn how the states are impacted by the federal tax reform law, including which version of the IRC the state follows.
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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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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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Proposed Regulations Would Raise Salary Threshold for ‘White Collar’ Exemption
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued proposed regulations that would increase the minimum salary level for the “white collar” exemption from $455 to $679 per week (or $23,660 to $35,308 per year). Comments on the proposed regulations are due by May 21 [84 F.R. 10900, 3-22-19].
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IRS to Release a Draft of the 2020 Form W-4 by May 31
The IRS plans to issue a draft of the 2020 Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate, for public comment by May 31. The IRS previously announced it would delay major changes to the Form W-4 until the 2020 version of the form.
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Washington Delays First Quarter Reporting for Paid Family and Medical Leave
The Washington Employment Security Department has delayed the deadline for first quarter payments and reports for paid family and medical leave to July 31, 2019.
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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
