Payroll Software November 12, 2025
Patriot Payroll Adds Integration with Health Benefits Platform
The new integration embeds insurance shopping, enrollment, and payroll deductions directly inside Patriot's payroll software.
Payroll November 6, 2025
3 in 5 Workers Willing to Forgo Raises Amid Layoff and Job Security Concerns
41% of workers haven’t received a meaningful raise in more than two years, and the majority (61%) are willing to accept a smaller or no raise due to concerns about layoffs and job security.
Payroll November 6, 2025
What’s Keeping Employees Around? More Than Half Say Health, Retirement and Family Benefits
The findings also highlight how technology is reshaping benefits management and freeing HR teams from tedious admin work so they can focus more on supporting their employees.
Payroll October 16, 2025
Social Security Delays 2026 COLA Reveal Until Oct. 24
The announcement for the 2026 adjustment, which usually coincides with the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Consumer Price Index Report in mid-October, is delayed in part due to the government shutdown.
Advisory October 14, 2025
Deloitte, Other Contractors Pressed by Senators on Errors in Medicaid Eligibility Systems
Failures have resulted in the erroneous loss of health coverage and other vital safety-net benefits for low-income people. Malfunctions in those systems can cost millions and take years to fix.
Payroll October 10, 2025
When Will Social Security Announce 2026 COLA Increases? Well, It Depends
The official cost of living adjustment increase for 2026 was slated to be announced Oct. 15, but thanks to the government shutdown, that announcement may be delayed.
Benefits September 23, 2025
Rise in Health Insurance Costs Spurs Action by Businesses
Employers project their healthcare costs, before plan changes, will increase by 9.1% in 2026, compared with 8.1% in 2025 and 7.0% in 2024. The trend after plan changes is 8.0%, 7.0% and 6.0%, respectively.
General News September 15, 2025
Trump’s Medicaid Cuts Were Aimed at ‘Able-Bodied Adults.’ Hospitals Say Kids Will Be Hurt
Republicans insist that President Donald Trump’s cuts to Medicaid were aimed at reducing fraud and getting more of its adult beneficiaries into jobs. But the side effects may include less care for sick kids.
Payroll September 10, 2025
Try This Updated Online Tool to See How Much Your Social Security Checks Will Be When You Retire
Find out through the Social Security Administration's retirement calculator, which instantly creates a chart with your projected monthly retirement benefits at age 62, 67 or 70, whenever you decide to start collecting payments.
Payroll September 3, 2025
Younger Workers Concerned About Future Viability of Social Security
Social Security is 90 years old, and a new report from AARP shows a sharp decline in confidence in the program’s future—especially among younger adults.
Payroll August 25, 2025
88% of U.S. Gig Workers Have Taken on More Jobs to Battle Inflation
Also, nearly half (47%) of gig workers cited the lack of benefits like health insurance and retirement plans as their biggest concern.
Payroll August 15, 2025
U.S. Jobless Claims Edge Lower, While Continuing Claims Remain Elevated
Applications for U.S. unemployment benefits edged lower last week, suggesting employers remain reluctant to lay off workers.