Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:18:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-site-favicon-32x32.png 32 32 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/state-mandated-retirement-plans/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:10:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=57092 State-mandated retirement plans are here to nudge (erhm, push) employers into helping employees save for their future. But, all the different rules and regulations can cause you to trip on your way to offering retirement plans. Don’t get tripped up. We’re here to help you understand your responsibilities. Read on to learn about states with […]

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]]> https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/alabama-overtime-tax-law/ Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:43:17 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=67242 Understand the new Alabama overtime tax law that exempts employees' overtime earnings from state income tax. Get the details and reporting requirements for businesses.

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]]> https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/washington-dc-paid-family-leave/ Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:08:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/washington-dc-paid-family-leave/ States like New York, California, and Massachusetts have paid family leave programs so employees can take paid time off for medical and family issues. Along with a number of states, Washington D.C. also started a PFL program in 2019. Read on to learn all there is to know about the Washington D.C. paid family leave […]

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]]> https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/what-is-state-disability-insurance/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:03:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/what-is-state-disability-insurance/ Here’s the situation: Your employee takes a little time off because they can’t physically work. What happens? They may be eligible for disability insurance benefits. Typically, you can elect to offer disability insurance to employees. However, five states have a mandatory state disability insurance program. Does your state require state disability insurance? Let’s get into […]

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]]> https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/what-is-my-state-unemployment-tax-rate/ Fri, 09 Aug 2024 22:52:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/what-is-my-state-unemployment-tax-rate/ Running payroll means staying on top of your employment tax responsibilities. In addition to withholding income and payroll taxes from employee wages, you must contribute employer taxes. Unlike some other taxes, state unemployment taxes do not have a standard rate. Read on to answer, What is my state unemployment tax rate? About state unemployment tax […]

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]]> https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/connecticut-paid-sick-leave/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 22:09:16 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=68995 The Connecticut paid sick leave law was the first state-mandated paid sick leave in the United States, dating back to 2012. In 2024, the state passed a major Connecticut sick leave expansion that begins in 2025.  Do you have to pay your employees for sick days in CT? If so, how many days do you […]

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]]> https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/minnesota-paid-sick-leave/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 18:11:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=65358 Employers with employees working in Minnesota are responsible for offering paid sick leave. How much do you know about the Minnesota paid sick leave law, known as Earned Sick and Safe Time? Minnesota Paid Sick Leave Summary Employers must offer employees who work in Minnesota 48 hours of paid time off per year. Employers can […]

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]]> https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/what-is-minimum-wage/ Wed, 08 May 2024 18:10:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/what-is-minimum-wage/ The minimum wage law prevents employers from paying employees below a certain amount per hour. What is minimum wage? There is a federal minimum wage, but many states and localities set a higher wage. Comply with labor laws by learning what minimum wage your business may be subject to. What is minimum wage? The minimum […]

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]]> https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/final-paycheck-laws-by-state/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:54:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/final-paycheck-laws-by-state/ Did an employee leave your business? It’s time to whip out your employee termination checklist to see what you need to do. And one of the responsibilities on said checklist is giving terminated employees their final paycheck. But, how soon do you need to pay their final paycheck? Cue final paycheck laws by state. Read […]

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]]> https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/pto-payout-laws-by-state/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 19:20:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/pto-payout-laws-by-state/ Deciding whether you want to provide paid time off (PTO) is something you need to do before you hire an employee. Offering PTO also requires you to craft a PTO policy that explains how your business treats accrued PTO. But, PTO payout laws by state may restrict whether you can establish a use-it-or-lose-it policy. Sure, […]

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