Editor’s Note

While a CIO’s responsibilities are primarily focused on the organization’s technology and digital transformation needs, it is a mistake to presume that they stop there. As a general rule of good business practice, the CIO should be involved in other aspects of the company, particularly payroll.

HRIS & Payroll Excellence April 2021

How To Streamline Employee Management

A few things can make or break a business, like those who are employed by it. This is because employees interact with customers, maintain day-to-day processes needed for a business to succeed in delivering products and services.

The Changing Landscape Of Paid Sick Leave In The Covid-19 Era

While there is no permanent federal paid sick leave mandate for private employers (unless a federal contractor), several states and localities have taken matters into their own hands by adopting their own paid sick leave laws, with varying requirements.

What Risks Do The New Labor Obligations In USMCA Present For Covered Employers

In effect since July 1, 2020, the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement. Although the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic largely overshadowed the effective date of this new international agreement, its new labor provisions should not go overlooked.

How The American Rescue Plan Act Of 2021 Affects Employment Tax Credits

On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. ARPA extends and modifies the availability of employment tax credits for wages and certain associated amounts paid under the (EPSL), (EFML), and (ERC) programs.

Filing Federal, State, And Local Taxes: What SMBs Need To Know

Before you file your taxes, make sure you know what information is needed — and what steps to take. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government has announced that personal taxes, normally due on April 15, received an automatic extension until May 17 for this year.

How Covid-19 Changed Leave Expectations And Management

If we, as HR professionals, thought leave policies were complicated before the Covid-19 global pandemic, we were in for a wake-up call. The rules and regulations we came to live and breathe by were changed drastically, and seemingly overnight, to accommodate the changed needs of the workforce.

What Does California’s New Covid-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Law Have In Store For Employers

Since March 29, 2021, employers are required to provide California employees a new form of Covid-19 supplemental paid sick leave. Last year’s supplemental paid sick leave expired on December 31, 2020. Governor Newsom signed the new statute into law on March 19, 2021.