Finding the right topic for your local payroll chapter meetings is crucial for engaging and educating your members. PayrollOrg provides a helpful resource found online in the Local Chapter RCH Program Application titled: “Popular Topics for PayrollOrg Local Chapter Meetings”. Once you have selected a topic, consider who has the expertise to present it.
Engage Local Experts: To provide comprehensive education on your chosen topic, consider inviting local experts to present at your chapter meetings:
- Local CPA Firms: Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) have extensive knowledge of payroll accounting, budget preparation, and internal controls. Reach out to local CPA firms to see if they can provide a one-hour overview on any of these topics.
Labor Attorneys: Labor attorneys can offer insights into the legal implications of FMLA issues and other labor-related topics. - Bankruptcy Attorneys: These professionals can provide information on tax levies, bankruptcy orders, and garnishments.
- Immigration Attorneys: Immigration attorneys can discuss topics related to expatriates and non-resident aliens.
Utilize Government Resources: Government agencies can be valuable resources for information and training on payroll topics:
Office of Child Support Services (OCSS): The OCSS can provide guidance on electronic child support payments, offering training on secure payment methods and compliance.
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State Child Support Offices: These offices can provide additional support and information on child support payments.
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State Unemployment Agencies: These agencies can provide updates on using their online systems, SUTA dumping, and other unemployment-related topics.
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IRS: The IRS can offer guidance on handling overpayments, Form 941/941X, and other tax-related issues.
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SSA: The Social Security Administration can provide updates on Social Security Number Verification, Business Online Services, and Form W-2.
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State Department of Labor: This department can offer information on child labor laws, wage and hour penalties, and other labor-related topics.
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Federal Department of Labor: They can provide insights on exemptions from the FLSA and other federal labor regulations.
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Local Cities: Local government offices can provide information on local income registration, submitting returns and payments, and tax updates.
Use Other Industry Experts: These experts provide in-depth insights and up-to-date information on specialized topics to help your members stay current with industry trends and best practices.
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SHRM: The Society for Human Resource Management can provide speakers on topics such as COBRA, payroll and HR partnerships, workplace violence, and employee screening and selection.
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Other Local PAYO Chapters: Collaborate with other PayrollOrg chapters to trade and share resources.
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Current Chapter Members: Ask your chapter members who are Certified Payroll Professionals (CPPs) to present on relevant topics.
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PAYO: Request a national speaker from PayrollOrg to present at your meetings.
Partner with Vendors: Vendors can also be excellent partners for educational sessions:
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Payroll Software Vendors: These vendors can provide demonstrations and training on time and attendance systems, timekeeping in the cloud, pay card compliance, and daily pay.
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Wealth Management Advisors: Advisors can discuss pension plans, retirement accounts, and the Secure Act 2.0.
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Insurance Agents: Insurance agents can provide information on COBRA, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and the Affordable Care Act.
By leveraging the expertise of local professionals, government resources, and industry experts, your local payroll chapter can provide valuable education to your members. This approach not only enhances the knowledge and skills of payroll professionals but also helps protect businesses from potential payroll-related issues.
PAYO Chapter Resources:
100 Popular Chapter Meeting Topics – A list of popular educational topics for chapter meetings that qualify for RCHs (request and approval still required).
Approved Chapter RCHs - Browse all PayrollOrg-approved Chapter RCHs by year. Discover popular meeting topics from other chapters and consider reaching out to collaborate or exchange presentations.
National Speakers Bureau Members and Topics – A list of speakers and their topics which can be requested through PayrollOrg's Speaker Administration Department.
Christine Porras, CPP is Supervisor of Outsourced Payroll Solutions at Yeo & Yeo PC and is Board of Advisor for Region 6 PAYO chapters.
