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Using Data to Measure Morale

Written by Becca Riles, Business Intelligence Analyst, Abacus Technologies Did you know that using data to measure morale within a company is essential for several reasons? Morale refers to the

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New Requirement to Cover Long-Term Part-Time Employees in 401(k) Plans Enters Into Effect

The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act of 2019) and the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (collectively, SECURE) enacted a new mandate that, starting

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2024 Social Security Wage Base Update

The wage base limit is the maximum wage that is subject to Social Security tax for that year. In 2023, the Social Security Wage base was $160,200 and is increasing

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Federal 941 Payroll Tax Lookback Procedures

IRS Notice 931, Deposit Requirements for Employment Taxes, https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/n931.pdf list requirements for depositing payroll taxes such as federal income tax, social security and Medicare tax. If your company is currently

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Looking Ahead in Human Resources for a New Year

By Rebecca Tipton, SHRM-SCP HR Advisory Services We are officially in the final days of 2023, which is historically a time for celebration! However, before you break out your noisemakers

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You Can Now Potentially Withdraw Your ERC Claim

Written by Sarah Shirley Earlier this fall, the IRS issued a moratorium on the processing of any new Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims through at least the end of the

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Proposed Salary Threshold Changes for FLSA Exemption Status

Written by Rebecca Tipton, SHRM-SCP BMSS HR Advisory Putting the “Resource” in Human Resource Consulting  As those familiar with the Fair Labor Standards Act will know, designating an employee as

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I-9 Compliance: Navigating the Updated Form and Remote Verifications

Written by Rebecca Tipton, SHRM-SCP, BMSS HR Services The I-9 form is one of the main cornerstones of compliance for onboarding so that employers can demonstrate their employees’ eligibility to work

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Keeping Up With 2023 HR Updates

Written by Rebecca Tipton, SHRM-SCP HR Advisory Services Putting the “Resource” in Human Resource Consulting One of the unexpected challenges of the HR industry is keeping up with compliance updates

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Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) or Employee?

Labor classification splits workers into two categories: Employees and Independent Contractors. Proper classification of workers is an important part of paying for labor and there are several pieces to consider

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Employer Benefit Compliance: Are You Covered?

  Written by Rebecca Tipton, SHRM-SCP BMSS HR Advisory Services Many people might not realize, but April 6th is National Employee Benefits Day, a day to celebrate and embrace the

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ERC Sharks Continue to Strike

By Cooper Melvin, J.D., CPA In a news release today, the IRS warned employers to be wary of third parties who are advising them to claim the Employee Retention Credit

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