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[more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/business-standard-mileage-rate-increases-to-72.5-cents-in-2026) # [Take Advantage of APA Bookshelf Tools](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/take-advantage-of-apa-bookshelf-tools) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2022/05/09/take-advantage-of-apa-bookshelf-tools [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/bookshelf22.jpg?sfvrsn=26e8422d_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/take-advantage-of-apa-bookshelf-tools) Many tools can help you get the most out of the APA Bookshelf, including a How to Use the APA Bookshelf guide, FAQs, and a tutorial webinar. [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/take-advantage-of-apa-bookshelf-tools) # [APA Judges Human Resources Today MVP Awards—Cast Your Vote by Nov. 29](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/apa-judges-human-resources-today-mvp-awards-cast-your-vote-by-nov.-29) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/11/15/apa-judges-human-resources-today-mvp-awards-cast-your-vote-by-nov.-29 [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/mpvawards21.jpg?sfvrsn=33f4d891_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/apa-judges-human-resources-today-mvp-awards-cast-your-vote-by-nov.-29) Learn more about the most relevant HR issues in 2021 by reading the top thought leadership articles in five categories. APA is part of a panel judging the nominations and you can also provide... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/apa-judges-human-resources-today-mvp-awards-cast-your-vote-by-nov.-29) # [Payroll Source Plus Updated With COVID-19 Information](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/payroll-source-plus-updated-with-covid-19-information) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/07/17/payroll-source-plus-updated-with-covid-19-information [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/payrollsource.jpg?sfvrsn=3a241a62_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/payroll-source-plus-updated-with-covid-19-information) The APA has released the second 2020 content update for The Payroll Source® and the other publications that are part of the APA Bookshelf. This update includes critical COVID-19 information that... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/payroll-source-plus-updated-with-covid-19-information) # [Free APA Bookshelf Tutorial Webinar](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/free-apa-bookshelf-tutorial-webinar) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/04/09/free-apa-bookshelf-tutorial-webinar [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/webinar-news-article-photo7b1a6a9b9d6b4bff990cb7ff58e41f37.jpg?sfvrsn=900f1112_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/free-apa-bookshelf-tutorial-webinar) On April 16, APA is offering a free webinar, [**APA Bookshelf Tutorial**](https://ebiz.americanpayroll.org/ebusiness/Education/ViewClass.aspx?ClassID=6085&utm_campaign=2019%20Webinars&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9RhQXckjicsYqB7-v0nXNDO8NNMfKy60H0kTr2D5UvVzNGt82b8NOPuJj4cUW08r1l41H8qrojK77dCHsOgFPnroY9NBY5dplqi2NEi0ELJGtGGl4&_hsmi=84673146&utm_source=hs_email&utm_content=84673146&hsCtaTracking=1deaccb3-b3b7-4983-a290-3df62187ef3b%7C4e1df40d-dcaa-46fa-b61f-616d47fdf179), from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET. This 60-minute webinar will be presented by APA’s Steve Hodgson, CPP, CPTD, Director of Learning and... [more](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/free-apa-bookshelf-tutorial-webinar) # [APA’s Essential Publications Updated for 2020](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/apas-essential-publications-updated-for-2020) https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/04/01/apa-s-essential-publications-updated-for-2020 [![](https://www.americanpayroll.org/images/default-source/default-album/bookshelf2020.jpg?sfvrsn=81f41f78_0)](https://blogs.payroll.org/pay-news-now/apas-essential-publications-updated-for-2020) The APA has released the 2020 editions of The Payroll Source® and other necessary payroll compliance publications. 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