Payroll March 14, 2026
U.S. Job Openings Broadly Picked Up in January, Layoffs Fell
Available positions increased to 6.95 million from 6.55 million in December, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out March 13.
Payroll January 29, 2025
Social Security Raises Payments, But Fairness Act Implementation Lags
If those with public pensions like teachers, police officers and firefighters are counting on a Social Security payment following the enactment of the Social Security Fairness Act, that's going to be a while—reportedly a year.
Staffing January 28, 2025
Employee Engagement is at its Lowest in a Decade, Report Finds
Employee engagement in the U.S. fell to its lowest level since 2014, with only 31% of employees reporting being engaged at work in 2024, Gallup says. And the percentage of actively disengaged employees, at 17%, also reflects 2014 levels.
IRS January 27, 2025
IRS Takes Some Job Offers Off the Table as Tax Season Begins
Tax season 2025 began on Monday, but for some people who were set to start a career at the IRS during the agency's busiest time of the year, their new opportunity has come to a screeching halt because of a hiring freeze put in place by President Donald Trump during his first week in office.
Taxes January 27, 2025
Trump Touts Proposal to End Taxes on Tips During Las Vegas Visit
The pledge to end taxes on tipped income, first introduced over the summer at a rally in service industry-reliant Las Vegas, became a key pitch in his winning presidential campaign.
Payroll January 24, 2025
U.S. Jobless Claims Rise Slightly But Recurring Applications Surge
Continuing claims, a proxy for people who are already receiving benefits and still can’t find a job, jumped to 1.9 million in the week ended Jan. 11, the highest since November 2021.
IRS January 22, 2025
Why Trump’s Executive Order Should Not Impact IRS Hiring During 2025 Filing Season, According to an AICPA VP
Melanie Lauridsen, AICPA vice president of tax policy and advocacy, wrote on LinkedIn Tuesday that President Donald Trump's executive order halting the hiring of federal workers poses "no concern" to the IRS as the agency has already brought seasonal workers aboard for the 2025 tax season, which begins on Jan. 27.
Payroll January 21, 2025
Trump Orders All Federal DEI Staff on Paid Leave
Trump signed executive orders in the first hours of his new term as president to end DEI efforts in the federal government, terminate diversity programs, and remove related offices and positions.
Payroll January 21, 2025
Trump Officially Halts TikTok Ban, Gives 75 Days to Find a Buyer
The move gives the video-sharing platform a 75-day reprieve from a U.S. prohibition that took effect on Sunday following ByteDance’s refusal to comply with a law requiring it to divest.
Taxes January 21, 2025
IRS Issues Guidance on State Paid Family and Medical Leave Programs
The IRS recently released guidance on the income and employment tax treatment of contributions and benefits paid in certain situations under a state paid family and medical leave program, as well as the related reporting requirements.
Payroll January 20, 2025
Data Breach Exposes 61,000 Texans After State Employees Improperly Access Info
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced Friday morning that a privacy breach at the agency has exposed the personal information of at least 61,000 Texans, opening them up to potential fraud.
Payroll January 20, 2025
Groundhog Day 2025: Punxsutawney Phil or Staten Island Chuck — Who is the Better Forecaster?
There are several famous groundhog prognosticators, but only two have records worth talking about. And, as the stats point out, both have made drastically different decisions over the years.
Payroll January 20, 2025
‘Help U.S. Retire’ Advocacy Campaign Mobilizes 120 Million Americans to Protect Retirement Savings
The promotions are designed to drive investors, policymakers, and industry professionals to the campaign website, HelpUSRetire.org, where they can find research about ...