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Question of the Week: How Can Vision Payroll Help Us Recruit Employees?
This week’s question comes from Natalie, an HR director. Natalie asks: We are looking to hire some more employees, but need some help locating talented candidates. How can Vision Payroll help us...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for November 12, 2011
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending November 12, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 388,000, a decrease of 5,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Top Three Employer Hot Points During This Holiday Season
With many company holiday celebrations being planned, employers need to be aware of and prepare for potential workplace-related risks and liabilities. Three Areas You Must Be Well Prepared to...
Vermont Minimum Wage to Increase to $8.46 January 1, 2012
The Vermont Department of Labor announced recently that pursuant to Title 21 of the Vermont Statutes, Annotated §384, the minimum wage for the state of Vermont will increase from $8.15 to $8.46 per...
Thanksgiving Day Holiday May Require Change in Processing Schedule
Thursday, November 24, 2011 will be Thanksgiving Day, a federal holiday. The offices of Vision Payroll will close Thanksgiving Eve, November 23 at 3 pm EST and re-open Friday November 25. Most banks...
Question of the Week: What Is the Holiday Schedule for 2012?
This week’s question is from Herman, an HR Manager. Herman asks: We are reviewing our payroll processing schedule for 2012. What is the holiday schedule for 2012? Answer: There are two types of...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report Update for November 5, 2011
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending November 5, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 390,000, a decrease of 10,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Tip of the Week: Get Applicant Tracking with Every Job Posting
When you post a job on My Recruiting Center, not only do you get the advantage of our bulk buying discount for ads on job sites such as CareerBuilder, Monster, LinkedIn and Craigslist, you get a...
IRS Plans to Release New Form for Business Address Changes
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a draft of a new form, Form 8822-B, Change of Address—Business. The new form will be used to notify the IRS if you changed your business mailing...
IRS Rules on Deductibility of Accrued Bonuses
In Revenue Ruling 2011-29, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruled that a taxpayer can establish the “fact of the liability” under §461 for bonuses payable to a group of employees even though the...
