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.
December 2, 2016
Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.6%
In November, the unemployment rate decreased by 0.3 percentage point to 4.6 percent, and the number of unemployed persons declined by 387,000 to 7.4 million. Both measures had shown little movement, on net, from August 2015 through October 2016.
November 29, 2016
The Top 4 Reasons for a Bad Hire
Nearly four in 10 CFOs interviewed (38 percent) responded this way, up two percentage points from a similar survey conducted five years ago. Another 27 percent of financial executives think unclear performance expectations is the top reason new ...
November 23, 2016
What Comes Next after New Overtime Rules Blocked?
In a stunning eleventh-hour decision, a federal judge in Texas has blocked the new “final overtime rule” set to take effect on December1, 2016. Judge Amos Mazzant held that the rule, promulgated by the Department of Labor (DOL), is in violation of federal law. The legal action was brought by 21 states and several prominent...…
November 23, 2016
New I-9 Form Released, Required After Jan. 22, 2017
By Jan. 22, 2017, employers must use only the new version, dated 11/14/2016. Until then, they can continue to use the version dated 03/08/2013 or the new version.
November 23, 2016
PDF of I-9 Form – 2016 Employment Eligibility
Printable PDF version of new I-9 form.
November 23, 2016
California Supreme Court To Review Major Pension Ruling
In a ruling written by Justice James A. Richman, appointed by former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, the appeals court said the Legislature can alter pension formulas for active employees and reduce their anticipated retirement benefits.
November 23, 2016
Court Blocks New Overtime Rules
New overtime and worker classification rules set to take effect on December 1 have been blocked by a federal judge. The new rules would have extended overtime pay to millions of Americans who are currently exempt.
November 21, 2016
Holiday Guide to Giving Gifts In The Office
Sixty-three percent of respondents noted it's appropriate for supervisors to give their staff a holiday gift, and 58 percent said it's appropriate for workers to give their boss a gift.
November 17, 2016
Nearly Half of U.S. Workers Got Pay Increase in 2016
Among those working Americans that did get a pay raise, 52% were performance-based increases, 30% were cost-of-living adjustments, and 10% were promotions or new job responsibilities.
November 17, 2016
Year-End Payroll and Tax Reporting Tips
As the end of 2016 inches near, there are many things that employers or their financial service providers must do to stay in compliance with state and federal reporting regulations. These tips serve as a reminder, and can also help streamline ...
November 17, 2016
Apps We Love – Tech for the Holidays!
It’s holiday season, and whether you are celebrating family, religion, tradition, or just counting on some time off before busy season, these apps will help you through the days ahead. Get organized, plan menus, stay on top of your gift giving ...
November 14, 2016
New Rules Make Many More Eligible for OT
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), passed in 1938, guarantees a minimum wage to almost all employees in the United States, and requires employers to pay overtime when employees work more than 40 hours in any workweek.