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Connecticut DOL Issues EWA Guidance for Employers

https://payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2024/05/24/connecticut-dol-issues-ewa-guidance-for-employers
The Connecticut Department of Labor has issued earned wage access (EWA) guidance for employers that includes information about wage deductions for fees.

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Nominate Your Organization for a Payroll Prism Award

https://www.payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2024/05/21/nominate-your-organization-for-a-payroll-prism-award
PayrollOrg’s annual Prism Awards are presented each year to innovative payroll departments that exhibit best practices. Nominate your payroll department by July 19, 2024.

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New Salary Thresholds for White Collar Exemptions Impacts States

https://payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2024/05/20/new-salary-thresholds-for-white-collar-exemptions-impacts-states
The minimum salary level for the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) “white collar” exemptions will increase in two steps, beginning July 1. This will have an impact on state white collar exemption...

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Webinar Explores Transforming Payroll, Benefits Trends and Financial Wellness

https://www.payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2024/05/17/webinar-explores-transforming-payroll-benefits-trends-and-financial-wellness
Sponsored by ZayZoon, this free webinar for members “Empowering Financial Wellness: Talent Attraction and Retention,” on May 23 at 1:00 p.m. ET uncovers the top trends transforming compensation,...

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SSA to Hold Semi-Annual Meeting on June 13

https://www.payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2024/05/17/ssa-to-hold-semi-annual-meeting-on-june-13
Register by June 10 to attend the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) semi-annual meeting on June 13. This virtual meeting will be with the wage reporting community and the IRS.

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IRS Announces HSA Limits for 2025

https://payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2024/05/10/irs-announces-hsa-limits-for-2025
The IRS announced the 2025 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 used...

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PAYO Bookshelf Highlighted in Tizra Upgrade Showcase

https://payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2024/05/06/payo-bookshelf-highlighted-in-tizra-upgrade-showcase
PAYO’s rebranded Bookshelf design updates are featured in the Tizra Upgrade Showcase. Tizra highlights the improved Bookshelf navigation and the “Latest News” section.

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Social Security Trustees Project Wage Base for 2025

https://www.payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2024/05/07/social-security-trustees-project-wage-base-for-2025
The Board of Trustees of the Social Security Trust Fund projects the social security wage base will be $174,900 for 2025.

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Kansas Becomes Fourth State Enact Earned Wage Access Law

https://www.payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2024/05/03/kansas-becomes-fourth-state-enact-earned-wage-access-law
Kansas is the fourth state to enact an earned wage access (EWA) law, following Missouri, Nevada, and Wisconsin. The new Kansas law requires EWA providers to be licensed in the state.

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Compliance TV: DOL Finalizes Salary Thresholds for 'White Collar' Exemption; IRS Data Affirms Payroll's Vital Role in Nation's Tax System; and more

https://www.payroll.org/news-resources/news/news-detail/2024/05/03/compliance-tv-dol-finalizes-salary-thresholds-for-'white-collar'-exemption-irs-data-affirms-payroll's-vital-role-in-nation's-tax-system-and-more
In this May 2024 edition of Compliance TV: DOL finalizes salary thresholds for 'White Collar' Exemption; IRS data affirms payroll's vital role in nation's tax system; and more.

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