--- title: Pay News Now | PayrollOrg Staff (32) description: Pay News Now (32) --- [![soc-fb](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_fb.svg "soc-fb")](https://www.facebook.com/PayrollOrg) [![soc-in](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/ct-23-assets/footer-icon_li.svg "soc-in")](https://www.linkedin.com/company/payroll-org/) [![Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG.png?width=20&height=19&name=Twitter-X-White-Logo-PNG.png)](https://twitter.com/PayrollOrg) - [Home](https://blogs.payroll.org/chapter-leaders) - [About](https://blogs.payroll.org/about) - [Connect](https://blogs.payroll.org/connect) - [Resources](https://blogs.payroll.org/resources) ![23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo.png?width=1300&name=23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo.png "23-PayNewsNow-Horiz-Logo") [![26 PayrollOrg®RGB-NoTag long](https://blogs.payroll.org/hs-fs/hubfs/26%20PayrollOrg%C2%AERGB-NoTag%20long.jpg?width=1300&name=26%20PayrollOrg%C2%AERGB-NoTag%20long.jpg "26 PayrollOrg®RGB-NoTag long")](https://payroll.org/) # PayrollOrg Staff ![PayrollOrg Staff](https://blogs.payroll.org/hubfs/PayrollOrg_Swirl.jpg) # Recent Posts # [Withholding for Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave Begins October 1](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/withholding-for-massachusetts-paid-family-and-medical-leave-begins-october-1) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/09/27/withholding-for-massachusetts-paid-family-and-medical-leave-begins-october-1 [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/withholdmass.jpg?sfvrsn=8a9e1c6f_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/withholding-for-massachusetts-paid-family-and-medical-leave-begins-october-1) The Massachusetts Department of Family and Medical Leave is reminding employers that contribution withholding for paid family and medical leave begins on October 1, 2019. [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/withholding-for-massachusetts-paid-family-and-medical-leave-begins-october-1) # [DOL Raises Weekly ‘White Collar’ Salary Threshold to $684 in 2020](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/dol-raises-weekly-white-collar-salary-threshold-to-684-in-2020) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/09/26/dol-raises-weekly-white-collar-salary-threshold-to-$684-in-2020 [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/whitecollarex.jpg?sfvrsn=cc8d02b0_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/dol-raises-weekly-white-collar-salary-threshold-to-684-in-2020) On September 24, the U.S. Department of Labor released the final rules increasing the minimum salary level for the Fair Labor Standards Act “white collar” exemptions from $455 to $684 per week. [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/dol-raises-weekly-white-collar-salary-threshold-to-684-in-2020) # [Compliance TV: IRS Releases Second Draft of 2020 Publication 15-T](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/compliance-tv-irs-releases-second-draft-of-2020-publication-15-t) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/09/20/compliance-tv-irs-releases-second-draft-of-2020-publication-15-t [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/compliance-tv.jpg?sfvrsn=9ee4e8cf_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/compliance-tv-irs-releases-second-draft-of-2020-publication-15-t) In this September 2019 edition of Compliance TV: The IRS releases a second draft of the 2020 Publication 15-T and will reinstate Form 1099-NEC; and the Virgin Islands faces potential FUTA credit... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/compliance-tv-irs-releases-second-draft-of-2020-publication-15-t) # [Register for Webinar on How Businesses Can Avoid Payroll Errors, Overpayments](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/register-for-webinar-on-how-businesses-can-avoid-payroll-errors-overpayments) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/09/18/register-for-webinar-on-how-businesses-can-avoid-payroll-errors-overpayments [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/replicon.jpg?sfvrsn=bdd09d6f_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/register-for-webinar-on-how-businesses-can-avoid-payroll-errors-overpayments) Join Bryan Smits, an experienced solutions expert, on Tuesday, September 24 from 1-2 p.m. EST for the webinar "Top 4 Ways Businesses Avoid Payroll Errors & Overpayments with Enhanced Time and... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/register-for-webinar-on-how-businesses-can-avoid-payroll-errors-overpayments) # [Minnesota Updates Withholding Tables for 2019](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/minnesota-updates-withholding-tables-for-2019) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/09/13/minnesota-updates-withholding-tables-for-2019 [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/minnesota.jpg?sfvrsn=dfc900f3_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/minnesota-updates-withholding-tables-for-2019) Effective for tax year 2019, the Minnesota Department of Revenue has issued revised wage bracket and computer formula tables. Employers do not have to adjust withholding retroactively, but should use... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/minnesota-updates-withholding-tables-for-2019) # [USCIS Reminds Employers to Complete Forms I-9 Even If They Are in Areas Affected by Hurricanes](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/uscis-reminds-employers-to-complete-forms-i-9-even-if-they-are-in-areas-affected-by-hurricanes) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/09/12/uscis-reminds-employers-to-complete-forms-i-9-even-if-they-are-in-areas-affected-by-hurricanes [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/hurricanei9.jpg?sfvrsn=37c5b7aa_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/uscis-reminds-employers-to-complete-forms-i-9-even-if-they-are-in-areas-affected-by-hurricanes) U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminded employers that Form I-9 requirements remain in effect for areas affected by hurricanes. The agency issued a fact sheet with guidelines. [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/uscis-reminds-employers-to-complete-forms-i-9-even-if-they-are-in-areas-affected-by-hurricanes) # [APA Supports California Early Wage Access Bill With Recommendations](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/apa-supports-california-early-wage-access-bill-with-recommendations) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/09/10/apa-supports-california-early-wage-access-bill-with-recommendations [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/calilegis.jpg?sfvrsn=5e919c79_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/apa-supports-california-early-wage-access-bill-with-recommendations) APA supported California S.B. 472, concerning early access to earned wages (on-demand pay), with recommendations to improve the bill. In general, APA believes the legislation is helpful because it... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/apa-supports-california-early-wage-access-bill-with-recommendations) # [EEOC Updates System for Pay Data Reporting](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/eeoc-updates-system-for-pay-data-reporting) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/09/06/eeoc-updates-system-for-pay-data-reporting [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/eeocc4c5bf2f08954035bc12627541ba4c60.jpg?sfvrsn=658e0759_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/eeoc-updates-system-for-pay-data-reporting) The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated its system to collect pay data for calendar years 2017 and 2018. The deadline for employers is September 30. [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/eeoc-updates-system-for-pay-data-reporting) # [New York Leads Multistate Investigation of On-Demand Pay Industry](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/new-york-leads-multistate-investigation-of-on-demand-pay-industry) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/08/29/new-york-leads-multistate-investigation-of-on-demand-pay-industry [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/nydeptoffinacialservices.jpg?sfvrsn=39e9b2e2_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/new-york-leads-multistate-investigation-of-on-demand-pay-industry) The New York Superintendent of Financial Services has announced an investigation into the on-demand pay or “payroll advance industry.” The New York Department of Financial Services will lead the... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/new-york-leads-multistate-investigation-of-on-demand-pay-industry) # [Deloitte Payroll Benchmarking Survey Can Improve Your Operations](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/deloitte-payroll-benchmarking-survey-can-improve-your-operations) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2019/08/28/deloitte-payroll-benchmarking-survey-can-improve-your-operations [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/deloitte2019.jpg?sfvrsn=92014f93_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/deloitte-payroll-benchmarking-survey-can-improve-your-operations) Looking to improve your operations, but need quantifiable data to chart the course for real change? The Deloitte Payroll Benchmarking Survey can help, and participation is FREE. Deloitte, the APA and... 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