One of PayrollOrg’s missions is to provide representation for payroll professionals at the federal, state, and local levels. This is done primarily through PayrollOrg’s Government Relations Task Force (GRTF) in which members educate government and community leaders about the payroll industry and the best practices associated with paying America’s workers.

There are currently five active GRTF subcommittees:

  1. Child Support
  2. Electronic Payments
  3. Federal Issues
  4. Garnishments
  5. State and Local Topics

 

Task Force Key Objectives

The GRTF’s key objectives include the following:

  • To promote payroll professionals as key stakeholders with government entities
  • To influence government decision-makers to develop laws, regulations, and systems that minimize payroll/employer burden
  • To provide an organized forum for PayrollOrg members to identify problems and potential solutions
  • To create an opportunity for professional growth and education through open discussion

 

What You Can Do at Congress

Government decision-makers and PayrollOrg’s Government Relations Division staff will be speaking this week during the 42nd Annual Payroll Congress. You are encouraged to attend the different workshop sessions (read more on these workshops) and visit the government agency booths in the Expo.

 

How to Join

PayrollOrg members attend monthly, hour-long virtual subcommittee meetings and are encouraged to offer topics and participate in open discussions. If interested, members can assist in contacting government entities and preparing written responses.

If you want to join a GRTF Subcommittee, contact Alice Jacobsohn, PayrollOrg’s Director of Government Relations directly at ajacobsohn@payroll.org or fill out PayrollOrg’s online “Join a Committee” form.

For those attending the 42nd Annual Payroll Congress this week in Nashville, be sure to attend the Power Hour workshop “Make a Difference Through Volunteer Committees” on Wednesday from 12:45 p.m.-1:45 p.m., being held in the Governor’s Ballroom B.

Alice P. Jacobsohn., Esq., is Director of Government Relations for PayrollOrg.