Recent News & Blog / Human Resources
2024 Payroll Tax Bulletin
The IRS recently released the 2024 payroll tax rates, which we have summarized in a bulletin that contains the following:
Updated Maryland minimum wage and overtime law
Effective January 1, 2024, Maryland State's employee minimum wage is increasing to $15 per hour for all employers, regardless of size. In contrast to the 2023 state rate hike, the rate remains consistent regardless of whether a company has more or fewer than 15 employees.
HRAs - A viable option to traditional health insurance
Are you considering offering health insurance to your employees? Are you already offering traditional group health insurance and frustrated with the cost and administration?
Nonprofits: Outsourcing HR could save time and money
Approximately one-third of U.S. employers outsource at least one HR function and for good reason: Many HR responsibilities, such as benefits administration and recruiting, have recently become more complex and specialized. If your nonprofit’s HR staff is still trying to do everything in-house, you may want to consider handing over some duties to outside professionals.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) goes into effect on June 27, 2023
A new federal law, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), goes in effect on June 27, 2023.
4 business functions you could outsource right now
Simply put, it’s never been easier to outsource certain business functions so you can better focus on fulfilling your company’s mission and growing its bottom line. Here are four such functions to consider. Contact our HR advisors or business advisors for more information.
PA Department of Revenue conversion from e-TIDES to myPATH
Effective November 30, 2022, the PA Department of Revenue (DOR) has migrated their tax filing and payment system from e-TIDES to myPATH.
State Unemployment Fraud
Last updated February 11, 2021 As our clients are beginning to receive tax forms for 2020, some are receiving 1099-Gs from states reporting unemployment benefits paid to the client for 2020, even though the client never filed for unemployment benefits and never received any benefits.
Bonuses under FLSA and calculation of overtime
By Laura L. Stover, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, HR Manager Terri R. Enfusse, Payroll Supervisor