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State and Local Paid Sick Leave Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccine
Several state and local agencies have issued guidance directing employers to allow employees to use paid sick leave for COVID-19 vaccinations and recovery time.
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Biden Signs Executive Order to Raise Federal Contractor Minimum Wage
On April 27, President Biden issued an executive order requiring federal contractors to pay a $15 per hour minimum wage, effective January 30, 2022.
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Congress Xstream Focuses on Federal Payroll Compliance
On May 18-21, APA and the Global Payroll Management Institute will hold Congress Xstream: An Online Conference & Expo. There are workshop on federal payroll compliance that you won’t want to miss.
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Compliance – Hot Topics
Find out what compliance topics payroll professionals are focusing
on this year.
MAY 2021
Compliance TV
In this edition:
- IRS issues guidance for employers on how to claim employee retention credit for the first two quarters of 2021
- IRS creates fact sheet on refundable tax credits for small and midsize employers under American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
- IRS provides guidance on temporary increase for deduction of food and beverages purchased from restaurants
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Mergers and Acquisitions Forum
Learn the federal and state information needed to ensure compliance and reduce expenses during a merger or acquisition, as well as determine when to carry forward social security, FUTA, and SUTA wages to the acquiring company.
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Intermediate Payroll Concepts
Get a more in-depth look into the payroll process. Learn how to report employee fringe benefits, understand how to correctly tax and report third-party sick pay, and determine which states’ taxes to withhold when an employee works in multiple states.
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Payroll Source Plus
Payroll Source Plus is APA's 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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