California State and Local Minimum Wage Rates 2021

California state minimum wage rates increased in January and many Local rates go up on July 1, 2021. Check out all the NEW rates.

Mandatory Retirement Benefits: What It Means

Employees will be offered a retirement savings plan in CA. It will be mandatory for employers with more than 5 EE’s who don’t offer retirement benefits.

Why Your Payroll Service Should Have a Fidelity Bond

Payroll service providers who have a fidelity bond (aka dishonesty bond) protect the business owner if the money ever goes to the wrong person or entity.

New Tax Law Impacts On Employee Paychecks

For our small business owners wondering about the tax reform bill recently passed, we provide payroll updates and a short overview of the tax changes.

Important Notice About the FUTA Tax Rate

FUTA provides for payments of unemployment compensation to workers who have lost their jobs. What you need to know, including the FUTA rate for 2020.

Benefits of Direct Deposit(s) for Employees

Giving employees the option to have their payroll funds deposited via direct deposit into their banking account(s) is both a convenience and a benefit for them and an employer.
Employees do not have to take the time to make the trip to their bank or worry about losing their paycheck.

What’s the Deal on Vacations, PTO, and Sick Leave?

This post provides quick summaries for both employers and employees on vacation rules, paid time off (PTO), and sick days. There is no legal requirement in California that an employer provide its employees with either paid or unpaid vacation time.

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