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State and Local Paid Sick Leave Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccine

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Several state and local agencies have issued guidance directing employers to allow employees to use paid sick leave for COVID-19 vaccinations and recovery time.

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Compliance TV: IRS Issues Guidance for Employers to Claim Employee Retention Credit

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In this May 2021 edition of Compliance TV: The IRS issues guidance to help employers claim employee retention credit for the first two quarters of 2021 as well as guidance on a temporary increase for...

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Congress Xstream Live Virtual Expo Offers Chance to Network With Payroll Vendors

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In addition to all of the educational workshops during this year's Congress Xstream (May 18-21), there will also be an expansive Expo featuring the leading payroll product and service providers. You...

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APA’s Garnishments and Wage and Hour Guides Updated for 2021

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/05/03/apa-s-garnishments-and-wage-and-hour-guides-updated-for-2021

The APA has released the 2021 editions of its popular guides on garnishments and wage and hour laws. Both publications are available online on the APA Bookshelf in electronic format and can also be...

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Biden Signs Executive Order to Raise Federal Contractor Minimum Wage

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/04/30/biden-signs-executive-order-to-raise-federal-contractor-minimum-wage
On April 27, President Biden issued an executive order requiring federal contractors to pay a $15 per hour minimum wage, effective January 30, 2022.

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Congress Xstream Focuses on Federal Payroll Compliance

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/04/23/congress-xstream-focuses-on-federal-payroll-compliance
On May 18-21, APA and the Global Payroll Management Institute will hold Congress Xstream: An Online Conference & Expo. There are workshop on federal payroll compliance that you won’t want to miss.

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State Unemployment Insurance Taxable Wage Base Chart Updated

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/04/22/state-unemployment-insurance-taxable-wage-base-chart-updated
Check out the APA's list of state unemployment insurance taxable wage bases, updated throughout the year to reflect changes.

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Webinar: Hiring, Motivating, and Compensating Today's Payroll Professionals

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"Hiring, Motivating, and Compensating Today’s Payroll Professionals" takes place Friday, April 30 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET. Register today.

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EEO-1 Data Collection Begins April 26

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/04/16/eeo-1-data-collection-begins-april-26
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission will open Employer Information Report (EEO-1) Component 1 data filing on April 26 and close it on July 19.

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Fall in Love With State Payroll Compliance at Congress Xstream

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2021/04/15/fall-in-love-with-state-payroll-compliance-at-congress-xstream
On May 18-21, the APA and GPMI will hold Congress Xstream: An Online Conference & Expo with its theme of “I Love Payroll.” Several workshops covering state payroll topics will also be featured.

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