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States Have Time Off to Vote Requirements
As the November 3 election approaches, ensure your company complies with time off to vote requirements in every state in which your employees work.
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OCSE Releases Revised Standard Child Support Withholding Order
The Office of Child Support Enforcement has released a revised version of the standard child support withholding order. States and tribes should being using the new form immediately, but employers may honor previous forms until September 31, 2021.
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IRS Releases 2020 ACA Reporting Forms, Instructions
The IRS released the 2020 Affordable Care Act (ACA) forms and instructions with few changes.
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Compliance – Hot Topics
Find out what compliance topics payroll professionals are focusing
on this year.
OCTOBER 2020
Compliance TV
In this edition:
- Social security wage base increases
- IRS releases new Form 941-X
- California's privacy law employer exemption extended
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Preparing for Year-End
Address the complex compliance issues of year-end, including the latest changes in legislation and regulations that affect the close of one year and the start of the next. Learn how COVID-19-related legislation and agency guidance will continue to impact your organization.
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Payroll 101
Offered virtually and in-person! This course is an important first step in payroll education that covers the basic procedures, processes, and terminology defining the daily workload of the beginning payroll practitioner.
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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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