Payroll December 16, 2025
U.S. Unemployment Claims Jump by Most Since 2020
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits rose last week by the most since the onset of the pandemic, underscoring the volatile nature of claims at this time of year.
April 19, 2022
Many Bosses Requiring Employees, But Not Themselves, To Return To Office
According to the survey, workers who are unsatisfied with their flexibility are now three times as likely to say they will “definitely” look for a new job in the coming year. It also showed a feeling of work-life balance fell twice as much for ...
April 19, 2022
Earth Day Tax Breaks
On April 22, 2022, the United States and much of the world will mark the 52nd celebration of Earth Day, a day set aside each year to promote environmental protection. Americans often commemorate Earth Day by planting a tree or participating in an ...
April 19, 2022
All Major Airlines End Mask Requirement on Flights
The five largest U.S. carriers — American Airlines Group Inc., Alaska Air Group Inc., Delta Air Lines Inc., Southwest Airlines Co. and United Airlines Holdings Inc. — said they were dropping their mandates effective immediately. Use of masks will be optio
April 19, 2022
Mask Refusals, Assaluts and Smoking Pot on Planes: FAA Fined Unruly Passengers $5 Million in 2021
One person was fined $40,823 after the passenger drank their own alcohol during the flight, sexually assaulted a flight attendant and smoked marijuana in the plane bathroom. That passenger was arrested after the flight, a Southwest Airlines flight ...
April 18, 2022
When Is an Employee’s Final Paycheck Due? Payroll FAQs
When an employee leaves your company, you have a responsibility to ensure that they receive their final pay in accordance with federal and state law. Generally, these laws dictate when you must provide the employee with their final pay, where it must ...
April 18, 2022
Most U.S. Companies Working to Close Wage Gaps, Says Survey
There are several factors at play when it comes to wage growth, and employees' expectations are among them. In a separate survey of more than 1,000 U.S. workers, one-third of respondents (34%) said they have not had a raise in 12 months and another ...
April 15, 2022
California Union Grocery Workers to See Raise of 19% to 31%
After four months of bargaining, Kroger, the parent company of Ralphs, and Albertsons, which owns Pavilions and Vons, agreed to raises of 19% to 31% over current pay levels for most workers.
April 13, 2022
Remote Workers Suing Employers for Work-From-Home Expenses
The legal disputes have arisen because very few employers adopted clear policies about reimbursing workers for work-related expenses at home, according to academics and legal experts.
April 13, 2022
How to Get an IRS Identity Protection PIN to Prevent Tax ID Theft
For those who have already fallen victim to identity theft or who want to take extra precaution, they can request an Identity Protection PIN from the Get an IP PIN tool on IRS.gov, to help prevent thieves from claiming tax refunds in their names.
April 13, 2022
Quarterly Estimated Income Tax Payments Due on April 18
Most often, those who are self-employed or in the gig economy need to make estimated tax payments. Similarly, investors, retirees and others often need to make these payments because a substantial portion of their income is not subject to withholding.
April 12, 2022
Are Your Employee Handbook Policies Legal?
Employee handbooks have long been an essential workplace tool. Regardless of size, all employers should maintain a handbook. Handbooks often provide an employer’s history as well as its mission statement and guiding philosophy. They spell out the rules what is expected of employees and what the employer will provide in return. They have become ubiquitous...…
April 12, 2022
How Businesses Can Claim Remaining COVID-19 Relief Benefits
While many economic relief programs have lost or exhausted their funding, planning in advance is key to generating the full scope of remaining benefits. Work with an advisor if you need support to understand the tax and audit considerations related to ...