The California Supreme Court has ruled that an employee may not bring a civil action against a payroll service provider, in addition to the employer, for unpaid wages owed under state law. APA and...

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The federal Office of Child Support Enforcement encourages employers to take advantage of online services through its OCSE Child Support Portal.

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APA is introducing new policies and resources for chapters who request a National Speakers Bureau member to speak at their meeting or event.

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Before issuing lump-sum payments like bonuses, employers may be required to report the payments to state agencies in order to determine whether the payment is subject to child support withholding....

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In this March 2019 edition of Compliance TV: SSA to send no-match letters to employers, California court ruling favors payroll service provider, and Michigan enacts paid sick leave, minimum wage...

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California and New York City are considering proposals that would expand paid leave. California Gov. Gavin Newsom included a proposal to extend paid family leave benefits to six months in his state...

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In this February 2019 edition of Compliance TV: The IRS releases 2019 Form W-2 and waives penalties for some taxpayers who under-withheld in 2018. Also, some states extend W-2 electronic filing...

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The IRS has released the 2019 Form W-2 and the instructions. There are no major changes to the form. There are some items to note, including Box 9 no longer being in use and updated penalty amounts...

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The U.S. Department of Labor has released its list of potential FUTA credit reduction states and territories for 2019. The Virgin Islands continues to have an outstanding federal loan and might be...

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The federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE) has acknowledged its collaborative efforts with APA on new hire reporting. As of 2018, employers can report new hire and rehire information on...

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