https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/04/13/dol-opinion-letter-answers-apa-query-regarding-garnishment-of-lump-sum-payments
A new DOL opinion letter says most lump sum payments are considered wages under the Consumer Credit Protection Act, which limits the amount that can be withheld under a garnishment or child support...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/04/11/apa-s-twitter-chat-on-multi-state-payroll
If you pay employees in more than one state, be sure to join APA and payroll industry experts at APA’s live Twitter chat on Thursday, April 12 at 3 p.m. EDT to discuss "Taking the Headache Out of...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/04/10/tax-reform-and-other-updates-made-to-apa-bookshelf
The four essential publications on the APA Bookshelf, APA’s online, subscription-based payroll reference library, have been updated for 2018. These online publications are available together in ...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/04/06/irs-urges-employees-to-perform-paycheck-checkup
In a new national campaign, the IRS is urging employers to direct their employees to perform a “paycheck checkup” because of recent changes to the tax laws [IR-2018-80, 4-2-18].
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/04/06/colorado-updates-withholding-tables-due-to-federal-tax-reform
The Colorado Department of Revenue has released revised withholding tables for employers, effective for wages paid on or after April 1, 2018. The tables were updated in response to federal tax reform.
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/03/30/rhode-island-proposes-paid-sick-leave-regulations
The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training recently proposed regulations to implement its paid sick leave law, which goes into effect on July 1, 2018. Employers may submit comments on the...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/03/30/president-trump-signs-budget-that-affects-irs-e-verify-tip-rules
On March 23, President Trump signed H.R. 1625, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, which provides funding for the federal government until September 30. The new law affects payroll...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/03/29/join-us-for-chapter-events-at-congress!
Whether you are a long-time chapter member or interested in joining one for the first time, be sure to check out the many chapter activities at the 36th Annual Congress, May 15-19, in National...
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/03/28/industry-news-april-2018
The latest news from Celergo and Workday.
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https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2018/03/23/oregon-statewide-transit-tax-takes-effect-july-1-new-forms-now-available
Effective July 1, 2018, employers must begin withholding the new 0.1% Oregon statewide transit tax from the wages of employees. Information and forms for the new tax are now available on the Oregon...
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