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Earn Up to 37.5 RCHs at Congress Xstream June 2-5

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/05/26/earn-up-to-37.5-rchs-at-congress-xstream-june-2-5
When you attend APA's new virtual event, Congress Xstream: An Online Conference & Expo, you can earn up to 37.5 RCHs. Register today!

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New APA Process Makes Volunteering a Snap

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/05/25/new-apa-process-makes-volunteering-a-snap
Would you like to join the rolls of members who serve their fellow payroll professionals by volunteering for APA committees? APA has made the process of volunteering even easier. Sign up to volunteer...

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New York Employees Can Use Non-Emergency Paid Sick Leave Next Year

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/05/22/new-york-employees-can-use-non-emergency-paid-sick-leave-next-year
In New York, non-emergency paid sick leave requirements will go into effect on September 30, 2020, with use of accrued sick leave by employees to begin January 1, 2021.

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Video: Some Things to Know Before Joining Us at Congress Xstream

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/05/21/video-some-things-to-know-before-joining-us-at-congress-xstream
We're excited you're joining us at this year's Congress Xstream: An Online Conference & Expo June 2-5! Here are a few things you should know before attending virtually ...

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IRS Allows Flexibility in §125 Plan Rules for 2020; Increases Maximum FSA Carryover

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/05/20/irs-allows-flexibility-in-125-plan-rules-for-2020-increases-maximum-fsa-carryover
The IRS is allowing employers to extend the claim period for flexible spending arrangements and dependent care assistance programs and also allowing employees to make mid-year changes to §125...

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Congress Xstream Will Include Global Education

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/05/19/congress-xstream-will-include-global-education
Get ready for a world of payroll education at Congress Xstream—An Online Conference & Expo, set for June 2-5. In addition to informative workshops on domestic payroll issues, Congress Xstream will...

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APA Answers Questions About COVID-19-Related Legislation

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/05/14/apa-answers-questions-about-covid-19-related-legislation
APA answers attendees’ questions asked during its recent webinar on understanding the impact of COVID-19 on federal and state payroll compliance in the May issue of Payroll Currently.

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APA Aids in Security Summit to Protect Payroll from Cyber Threats

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/05/13/apa-aids-in-security-summit-to-protect-payroll-from-cyber-threats
APA members participating in the IRS’s Security Summit are helping to identify potential threats from cybercriminals.

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APA Requests Relief from States for Employees Temporarily Teleworking

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/05/12/apa-requests-relief-from-states-for-employees-temporarily-teleworking
APA asks for relief from the administrative burden of withholding income tax for employees temporarily teleworking in their home states because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

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Uncover Your Inner Payroll Leader During Twitter Chat May 14

https://www.americanpayroll.org/news-resources/apa-news/news-detail/2020/05/11/uncover-your-inner-payroll-leader-during-twitter-chat-may-14
Join the American Payroll Association (APA) for our upcoming virtual #PayNews chat as we discuss what it takes to uncover your inner payroll leader on Thursday, May 14 at 3 p.m. EDT. The hour-long...

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