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 30, 2024
Report: Small Businesses Continue to Add New Jobs in January 2024
January marks the 34th consecutive month of job growth for U.S. small businesses. Wage growth for workers continues to stabilize in the new year with hourly earnings growth remaining essentially unchanged since November at 3.47%.
Payroll January 29, 2024
U.S. Economy Grew 3.3% in Q4 2023
The figures wrap up a year in which the economy showed surprising stamina, defying expectations by many Wall Street economists that the country was poised to slip into a recession.
Payroll January 25, 2024
84% of U.S. Employers Plan to Change Leave Programs in Next Two Years
Attraction and retention strategies are the top driver for making changes to paid leave, time off or disability programs, cited by almost three-quarters (73%) of employers that have made or plan to make changes to their leave programs.
Small Business January 24, 2024
Don’t Let Retirement Tax Benefits Pass By Your Business Clients
Tax professionals have the opportunity to help reduce their business clients’ taxes by recognizing the opportunity for a retirement plan.
Payroll January 24, 2024
Less than Half of Americans Can Afford a $1,000 Emergency Expense
When asked how a sudden loss in income or employment would impact their finances, nearly two-thirds (66%) are worried they would not be able to cover their immediate living expenses over the next month.
Payroll January 24, 2024
3 Strategies to Help CPA Firms Retain In-Demand Talent
That may not sound like a significant percentage. But could you afford to lose more than one-quarter of the best players on your team, especially during tax season?
Payroll January 23, 2024
Union Membership Drops Despite Some Big Wins
The numbers highlight a disconnect between historically strong public support for unions and their ability to attract new members.
Payroll January 23, 2024
Small Business Payroll Index Shows Decrease in Workers
Patriot collects this data through its payroll services. There are 56,000 small and medium-sized companies and 215,100 W-2 and 1099 workers included in this dataset.
Payroll January 22, 2024
AICPA Comments on IRS Guidance on SECURE 2.0 Act, Catch-Up Contributions
On August 25, 2023, Treasury and the IRS issued Notice 2023-62 related to the changes to catch-up contributions made by SECURE 2.0.
Payroll January 18, 2024
Lawsuits Over Workplace Prayer Breaks and Religious PTO Issues May Increase
Under Groff v. DeJoy, employers now must allow a worker’s religious accommodation unless it would result “in substantial increased costs” for the business, SCOTUS ruled.
Payroll January 17, 2024
Year-End Bonuses Shrunk 21% in 2023
Annual payouts declined in every industry, even those hard up for talent, according to small business payroll provider Gusto.
Payroll January 17, 2024
Small Business Jobs See Small Decline as Overall Jobs Increase
Despite the headwinds from high inflation and increased household debt, the National Retail Federation predicted a strong 2023 holiday shopping season in early November.