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The future of FMLA points to paid leave

Business Management Daily

In passing the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), Congress authorized limited paid leave for the rest of 2020. In all likelihood, some form of paid FMLA leave will survive the pandemic. Employees could take unpaid leave for their own serious health conditions or the birth or adoption of a child.

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New FAQs from the DOL shed more light on paid leave

Business Management Daily

First order of business: The DOL and the IRS have set the effective date of the Families First Act as April 1, 2020, even though 15 days from the date of enactment is April 2. It’s also unavailable after you close the business for employees who were taking paid leave prior to the closing.

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IRS’ tips from the top at 2020 APA Virtual Congress

Business Management Daily

The American Payroll Association’s annual Congress, held during the week of June 2, was anything but typical. At Tuesday’s first workshop, Payroll Changes for 2020 and Beyond , Andrew Garboden, CPP, Director of Payroll Training at the American Payroll Association and Curtis Tatum, Esq.,

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New Zealand Employment Relations Act 2020

Global People Strategist

Apart from the COVID-19 related changes, the employment legislation in New Zealand also saw some other modifications in the payroll and leave laws. Payroll Changes. Leave Laws. Effective from July 1, 2020, the Paid Parental Leave now consists a total of 6 weeks. Employment Law Updates.

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Single Touch Payroll Phase 2: What to expect

Ascender

Single Touch Payroll (STP) left the Australian payroll world abuzz in the past year, with how it changed the way business reported their payroll information to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). Besides the ATO, different government agencies may now request access to the payroll data submitted for use in their own processes.

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Your 2021 payroll questions answered

Business Management Daily

Payroll , even under normal circumstances, can be tricky. Below, we’ve answered some recent questions from readers on payroll topics in hopes of providing some of that expert insight. Paid leave tax credits for public employers. Paid leave tax credits for public employers. Reporting no SSN on a W-2.

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IRS releases new FAQs on Form W-2c

Business Management Daily

The IRS has released a new round of FAQs in two fact sheets, both of which clarify the circumstances under which you must provide employees with Forms W-2c if you took the payroll credits for providing them with pandemic-related paid sick or family leave during 2020 and/or 2021. Fact sheet 2022-15.