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Join us for “Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Law”: a free, live webinar about the new law
Register here! In November 2014, Question 4, Earned Sick Time for Employees, was passed by Massachusetts voters. Barring a late change, the law will take effect on July 1, 2015. Final regulations...
Join us for “The Importance of Employee Handbooks″: A free, live webinar with a HR Expert
An employee handbooks is a powerful tool to communicate your organization's values, culture, and vision, and it can form the first line of defense in an employment investigation or lawsuit. If your...
Thanksgiving Day Holiday May Require Change in Processing Schedule
Thursday, November 27, 2014 will be Thanksgiving Day, a federal holiday. The offices of Vision Payroll will close Thanksgiving Eve, November 26 at 3 pm EST and re-open Friday November 28. Most banks...
Tip of the Week: Social Security Administration Announces 2015 Increases
The Social Security Administration announced today that the Maximum Taxable Earnings or Social Security Wage Base would increase from $117,000 in 2014 to $118,500 in 2015. Social Security Increases...
Join us for “Health Care Reform 101”: A free, live webinar with a Health Care Reform Expert
Certified HR Pro Jenny Arthur will present five key topics every small to mid-sized business needs to know in order to comply with the ACA: Avoiding Employer Mandate Penalties (How to immunize your...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Increase During Week Ending April 26, 2014
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending April 26, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 344,000, an increase of 14,000 from the previous week’s revised...
Further Action Notice Must Be Completed If Employee Receives Tentative Nonconfirmation
If an employer receives a Department of Homeland Security Tentative Nonconfirmation (DHS TNC) from the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the affected employee must complete, sign and return...
IRS Releases Revised Form 941-X
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently released a revised version of Form 941-X, Adjusted Employer's QUARTERLY Federal Tax Return or Claim for Refund. COBRA Premium Assistance Credit May...
Question of the Week: How Can I Answer My Employees’ Questions About the I-9?
This week’s question comes from Kate, an office manager. Kate asks: When we ask new hires to complete the I-9, they often have questions about the form. How can I answer my employees’...
Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Increase During Week Ending April 19, 2014
According to the US Department of Labor, in the week ending April 19, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 329,000, an increase of 24,000 from the previous week’s...
