Payroll June 23, 2025
Employers Are Shifting Benefit Strategies Amid Cost Pressures
Employers face greater challenges in delivering their strategy in key areas such as health benefits (44%), wellbeing programs (44%), and leave benefits (36%).
Payroll June 20, 2025
Outlook Darkens for Social Security, Medicare Solvency
Both funds could be unable to cover obligations less than a decade from now, according to annual reports released June 18 by the programs’ trustees.
Payroll June 18, 2025
How Much it Costs to Retire Comfortably in Every State … Without a Social Security Safety Net
Social Security is the primary source of income for millions of people. But what if Social Security wasn’t an option? How much would you need to cover the cost of living in retirement?
IRS May 1, 2025
IRS Raises HSA Contribution Limits for 2026
The IRS on Thursday issued its annual inflation-adjusted amounts for health savings accounts next year, with small increases across the board as inflation cools.
Payroll April 28, 2025
House GOP Drafts Cuts to Federal Employee Pension System
Federal employee pension benefits are set to be pared back in Republicans’ giant tax-and-spending package working its way through the U.S. House, another slap at a workforce roiled by Elon Musk’s cost-cutting efforts.
Payroll April 28, 2025
Trump Says He Would Veto Cuts to Medicaid, Social Security
In an interview with TIME magazine published on April 25, President Donald Trump said he would not sign legislation that calls for cuts to Social Security or federal health coverage for older and low-income Americans.
Payroll April 24, 2025
Payroll Integrations and UKG Partner to Automate Payroll and Benefits Administration
Payroll Integrations, a benefits automation provider, has introduced a new technology partnership with UKG, a leading global provider of HR, payroll, and workforce management, and culture solutions.
Payroll April 18, 2025
Social Security Administration Implements New Anti-Fraud Measures it Says Will Enhance Telephone Claim Processing
The agency says these steps will further modernize the agency’s services and strengthen program integrity.
IRS March 20, 2025
IRS Probationary Employees Who Were Laid Off Get Reinstated—But Put on Paid Leave
"You are being reinstated to your previous position immediately," an email to fired IRS probationary workers said. "While you are being reinstated to federal service, you are also being placed on Administrative Leave. You should not report to duty or perform any work until receiving further guidance."
Payroll March 18, 2025
Child Care for Infants is More Expensive than College in 38 States, Shows Study
In addition, child care is more expensive than rent in 17 states and Washington D.C., showing that child care is one of the biggest expenses families face.
Payroll March 12, 2025
Social Security Resumes Policy for Collecting Benefits Paid in Error
The Social Security Administration said it was acting in the interest of fiscal responsibility. Advocates for Social Security beneficiaries described the action as cruel and harmful.
Payroll March 4, 2025
Elon Musk Calls Social Security ‘the Biggest Ponzi Scheme of All Time’
During an appearance on comedian Joe Rogan’s podcast last week, Musk criticized Social Security benefits, which are received by an estimated 72.5 million Americans.