--- title: Pay News Now | PayrollOrg Staff (57) description: Pay News Now (57) --- [![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 # [Seattle Passes New Head Tax](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/seattle-passes-new-head-tax) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/06/01/seattle-passes-new-head-tax [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/apaweb_state_6_01_18.jpg?sfvrsn=42d8bc8c_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/seattle-passes-new-head-tax) Effective January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2023, all for-profit companies doing business in Seattle, Washington*,* that gross more than $20 million per year in the city will be required to pay... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/seattle-passes-new-head-tax) # [ACA Affordability Percentage Increases to 9.86% for 2019](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/aca-affordability-percentage-increases-to-9.86-for-2019) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/06/01/aca-affordability-percentage-increases-to-9.86-for-2019 [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/apaweb_fed_6_01_18.jpg?sfvrsn=2dd860d3_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/aca-affordability-percentage-increases-to-9.86-for-2019) The IRS released its annual inflation adjustment to the percentage of household income used to determine whether an employer’s offer of health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/aca-affordability-percentage-increases-to-9.86-for-2019) # [2018 NPW Contests](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/2018-npw-contests) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/05/31/2018-npw-contests [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/npw18_logo.png?sfvrsn=14f16d54_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/2018-npw-contests) In honor of National Payroll Week, APA hosts annual NPW contests to recognize and reward the efforts of those who serve the community and educate today’s workers and the workers of tomorrow. Learn... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/2018-npw-contests) # [Kentucky Revises Withholding Tables, Formula Due to Tax Reform](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/kentucky-revises-withholding-tables-formula-due-to-tax-reform) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/05/25/kentucky-revises-withholding-tables-formula-due-to-tax-reform [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/kentucky.jpg?sfvrsn=7a1c3fad_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/kentucky-revises-withholding-tables-formula-due-to-tax-reform) Effective retroactive for wages paid on or after January 1, 2018, the Kentucky Department of Revenue has issued revised withholding tables and a new computer formula. This in response to federal and... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/kentucky-revises-withholding-tables-formula-due-to-tax-reform) # [Compliance TV: IRS Announces Changes to Cost-of-Living Adjustments](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/compliance-tv-irs-announces-changes-to-cost-of-living-adjustments) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/05/24/compliance-tv-irs-announces-changes-to-cost-of-living-adjustments [![](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-announces-changes-to-cost-of-living-adjustments) The May 2018 edition of Compliance TV covers the IRS's release of Form W-2, its announcement on the changes to cost-of-living adjustments, and the major impact New York State budget bills are having... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/compliance-tv-irs-announces-changes-to-cost-of-living-adjustments) # [Free Webinar: Root Cause Analysis: Prevent that Payroll Error](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/free-webinar-root-cause-analysis-prevent-that-payroll-error) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/05/24/free-webinar-root-cause-analysis-prevent-that-payroll-error [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/webinar-news-article-photo-2-small.jpg?sfvrsn=a8456de6_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/free-webinar-root-cause-analysis-prevent-that-payroll-error) In cooperation with Sage, APA is presenting a free webinar for active members titled ***[Root Cause Analysis: Prevent that Payroll Error From Happening Again](https://ebiz.americanpayroll.org/ebusiness/Education/ViewClass.aspx?ClassID=4889)*** on June 7, 2018 at 1:00 PM ET. This is a... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/free-webinar-root-cause-analysis-prevent-that-payroll-error) # [Free Webinar: ESPP Payroll Management](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/free-webinar-espp-payroll-management) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/05/23/free-webinar-espp-payroll-management [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/webinar-news-article-photo-2-small.jpg?sfvrsn=a8456de6_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/free-webinar-espp-payroll-management) In cooperation with Computershare, APA is hosting a free webinar for active members titled***[Cracking the Code on Employee Stock Purchase Plan Management](https://ebiz.americanpayroll.org/ebusiness/Education/ViewClass.aspx?ClassID=5285)*** on June 6, 2018 at 1:00 PM ET. This is a... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/free-webinar-espp-payroll-management) # [Keep Employee Data Safe With a Payroll Risk Management Plan, Advises APA in SSA/IRS Reporter](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/keep-employee-data-safe-with-a-payroll-risk-management-plan-advises-apa-in-ssa/irs-reporter) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/05/22/keep-employee-data-safe-with-a-payroll-risk-management-plan-advises-apa-in-ssa-irs-reporter [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/cybersecurity.jpg?sfvrsn=11630136_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/keep-employee-data-safe-with-a-payroll-risk-management-plan-advises-apa-in-ssa/irs-reporter) The SSA/IRS Reporter, Spring 2018, contains an article written by APA on how creating a payroll risk management plan is a key cybersecurity measure for employers. To avoid phishing schemes seeking... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/keep-employee-data-safe-with-a-payroll-risk-management-plan-advises-apa-in-ssa/irs-reporter) # [New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Law Enacted, Local Laws Preempted](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/new-jersey-paid-sick-leave-law-enacted-local-laws-preempted) http://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/05/18/new-jersey-paid-sick-leave-law-enacted-local-laws-preempted [![](http://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/paidsicknj.jpg?sfvrsn=5c63871_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/new-jersey-paid-sick-leave-law-enacted-local-laws-preempted) New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a bill into law requiring employers to provide paid sick leave. The law will take effect on October 29, 2018, and will be enforced by the New Jersey Department... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/new-jersey-paid-sick-leave-law-enacted-local-laws-preempted) # [IRS Announces HSA Limits for 2019](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/irs-announces-hsa-limits-for-2019) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/05/18/irs-announces-hsa-limits-for-2019 [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/hsalimits.jpg?sfvrsn=81613c8e_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/irs-announces-hsa-limits-for-2019) The IRS has announced the 2019 maximum contribution levels for health savings accounts (HSAs) and out-of-pocket spending limits and deductible minimums for High Deductible Health Plans that must be... 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