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Behind the Curtain: How Payroll Technology Ensures You Get Paid Right
Your paycheck is the result of a complex series of processes that go far beyond simply adding up your hours worked. At the core of this...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Oct 17, 20243 min read
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Avoiding Payroll Pitfalls: What to Do When Something Doesn’t Add Up
Ever open your paycheck to find that it was not what you were expecting? Ever have a debit transaction declined on payday even when you...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Oct 10, 20244 min read
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Making Your Paycheck Part of Your Financial Plan
The Impact of Payroll on Personal Finance Your paycheck is more than just the money you earn—it’s a key part of your financial plan. By...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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Are You Leaving Money on the Desk?
The Value of Employee Benefits: Beyond Your Paycheck When considering your total annual compensation, it is important to look beyond just...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Sep 26, 20244 min read
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Who Is FICA? And Why is He Getting My Money?!
Understanding Your Payroll Taxes When you receive your paycheck, you may notice a significant portion of your earnings going toward...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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Decoding Your Paycheck: What Each Section Means
Receiving your paycheck is always satisfying, but do you really know what each part of it means? Beyond just showing your earnings, your...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Sep 12, 20243 min read
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The Importance of Payroll Literacy for Every Employee
Payroll literacy is not just a skill for HR professionals or payroll managers—it's essential for every employee. Understanding your...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Sep 5, 20242 min read
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Adapting to the Future: Payroll Compliance in a Rapidly Changing Workforce
As the workforce continues to evolve at a whirlwind pace, payroll professionals find themselves at the forefront of managing these...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Aug 29, 20244 min read
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Smooth Sailing into the New Year: Essential Year-End Payroll Tips
As the year draws to a close, payroll professionals know that it's time to gear up for the critical task of year-end payroll compliance....
Christine Stolpe CPP
Aug 22, 20243 min read
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Are You Handling Termination Payrolls Correctly? What You Need to Know
Managing payroll during employee terminations is a complex but critical task that requires meticulous attention to detail and compliance...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Aug 15, 20243 min read
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Elevate Your Onboarding Game: Pioneering Employee Integration for Success
Employee onboarding is more than just a routine process—it’s a critical opportunity to set the stage for long-term success and...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Aug 8, 20242 min read
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Payroll Compliance Perspective: Streamlining Employee Benefits Administration
Administering employee benefits effectively is key to maintaining a satisfied and productive workforce. However, managing benefits from a...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Aug 1, 20243 min read
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Payroll on the Go: Cracking the Code of Paying Remote Workers
The rise of remote work has revolutionized business operations, offering unparalleled flexibility and access to a broader talent pool....
Christine Stolpe CPP
Jul 25, 20243 min read
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Payroll Tax Withholding: 8 Best Practices
Accurate payroll tax withholding is essential for avoiding penalties and interest from the IRS. Properly managing payroll taxes protects...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Jul 18, 20243 min read
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Mastering Overtime Pay Compliance: Avoid Costly Mistakes
Overtime pay is a critical aspect of payroll compliance that can be challenging for many businesses. Ensuring that your company correctly...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Jul 11, 20242 min read
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Navigating the Law Library of Minimum Wage Regulations in 2024 and beyond
Navigating minimum wage laws is a complex and often confusing responsibility for employers. These laws, which vary significantly by state...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Jul 3, 20242 min read
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Employee Classification Compliance
Every business owner makes a decision whether or not they will hire employees. The decision they must make correction is what...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Jun 27, 20242 min read
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Payroll Compliance - Chess, not Checkers
Let me be perfectly clear. I stress at chess. Similarly, checkers is challenging. So there you have it. I am terrible at these games....
Christine Stolpe CPP
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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Mid-Year Minimum Wage Updates
If you haven't already stopped and taken a moment to pat yourself on the back for surviving another year-end season, please do so before...
Christine Stolpe CPP
May 17, 20231 min read
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The Internet is Great, but Very Spread Out
Knowing how to use the internet has become a more complex and confusing skill as the amount of information available, while vast, is...
Christine Stolpe CPP
Oct 18, 20221 min read
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