Apr 21, 2021 | Industry News, Product News, Small Business Resources
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) provides 100% subsidy of COBRA premiums for certain individuals and their covered dependents during the period from April 1, 2021 through September 30, 2021 (COBRA Premium Subsidy Period). Here is what you should know: Who...
Apr 16, 2021 | Company News
After over 20 years using the website CorPay.com, we have decided it’s time for a change! CorPay.com is changing to CPSGo.com. Starting now, when you go to www.corpay.com you will be redirected to CPSGo.com automatically. Over the next weeks and months: You will need...
Apr 12, 2021 | Industry News, Small Business Resources
1. SVOG applications opened April 8, 2021 Eligible entities can start their SVOG application via the SVOG application portal. The SBA recommends you save your application along the way and refer to SBA’s SVOG website – www.sba.gov/svogrant – for reference...
Mar 15, 2021 | Human Resources
Image Credit : President Biden signs the American Rescue Plan on Thursday, March 11, 2021. (Mandel Ngan | AFP via Getty Images) On Thursday, March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill. Here are the highlights...
Mar 15, 2021 | Product News
As you may be aware, most federal employment laws, like the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Civil Rights Act, have posting requirements. Each state and some local ordinances also have their own posting requirements. This is to make sure employees are aware of labor...
Mar 2, 2021 | Industry News, Product News
The new year is always a great time for a new start, but that does not mean it’s the only time. If you are looking to switch payroll providers, there is no need to wait until December to do so! The beginning of a new quarter can be just as beneficial. ...
Feb 19, 2021 | Company News, Product News
Working from home seems to be “new norm” for most of us, and it may remain this way for a while. According to Upwork, 41.8% of the American workforce is currently working from home and it is estimated that 22% will continue working remotely through 2025....
Jan 28, 2021 | Human Resources
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service urges employers to take advantage of the newly-extended employee retention credit, designed to make it easier for businesses that, despite challenges posed by COVID-19, choose to keep their employees on the payroll. The...
Jan 22, 2021 | Human Resources
According to Gallup, a global analytics and advice firm that helps leaders and organizations solve their most pressing problems, the number of days employees are working remotely has doubled since the pandemic began. While there are no laws which exclusively apply to...
Jan 13, 2021 | Human Resources
The Small Business Administration has announced the federal Paycheck Protection Program has re-opened offering much-needed financial relief to small businesses suffering from the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. Congress designated $137 billion for “second-draw”...
Dec 30, 2020 | Human Resources
On December 27, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA). This bill means the federal Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave (EFMLA) may voluntarily be extended by the employer. Here’s what employers...
Dec 28, 2020 | Human Resources
As reflected in the chart below, in 2021, minimum wage will increase in over 25 states across the country. Most of the changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2021, while others will not take effect until later in the year. The minimum wage will also increase...
Dec 23, 2020 | Company News
Corporate Payroll Services hosts its third annual Christmas donation drive for Conley Hills Elementary. As a team effort, the employees of CorPay were able to collect more than 400 gifts and raise money to help students and families in need. On December 17, 2020, the...
Dec 15, 2020 | Industry News, Product News
Have you been on the fence about switching payroll providers? Unfortunately, many small to medium-sized businesses stay with their current providers, even if they are not happy with their service because they are worried about the transition being too difficult or...
Nov 30, 2020 | Industry News
Prior to 2020, if you have hired independent contractors for your business, you issued Form 1099-MISC to document the amount you paid them. Now, the IRS has introduced Form 1099-NEC, a new form for reporting independent contractor payments (officially known as...
Nov 16, 2020 | Holiday Notices, Industry News
Plan Ahead for Thanksgiving Day Bank Holiday Payroll Banks and Corporate Payroll Services will be closed on Thursday, November 26, 2020, in observance of Thanksgiving. Corporate Payroll Services will also be closed on Friday, November 27, 2020. Banks will...
Nov 6, 2020 | Human Resources
If you have not engaged with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) before the pandemic, you probably have by now. In this article, we’ll tackle some of the key terms in the ADA that every employer should be comfortable with. First, let’s cover the basics. The...
Oct 28, 2020 | Human Resources
Question: One of my employees has requested time off to vote. My state doesn’t require voting leave, but this employee works in a different state, and we have employees located across the country. What do I need to do here? Answer: “If an employee of yours works in a...
Oct 21, 2020 | Industry News
In early October, The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Treasury Department, released a simpler loan forgiveness application for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans of $50,000 or less. This action streamlines the PPP forgiveness...
Oct 16, 2020 | Human Resources
Many employers are unaware of state voting leave laws, which we anticipate will be heavily relied upon this year given the challenges presented by the pandemic. Most states require that employers provide at least a few hours off to vote, and many of those require...
