Archive for August 2026
Are Your Managers Accidentally Creating Payroll Problems?
Payroll problems do not always start in the payroll department. Sometimes they begin with a manager approving a schedule change, forgetting to report a bonus, allowing an employee to work through lunch, or promising a pay increase without telling anyone responsible for payroll. Most managers are not trying to create payroll problems. They are trying…
Read MoreAlabama Local Payroll Taxes: What Employers Need to Know When Employees Work in Multiple Cities
Alabama Local Payroll Taxes Can Be Easy to Overlook Payroll taxes are complicated enough when every employee reports to the same location each day. But what happens when an employee works in Birmingham on Monday, Auburn later in the week, and another Alabama city the following week? For some Alabama employers, that is where payroll…
Read MoreYour Employee Moved. Did Payroll Get the Memo?
Moving is stressful. Between boxes, utility transfers, school registrations, and updating accounts, telling payroll about a new address may not be at the top of an employee’s list. For employers, however, an employee address change is more important than it might seem. An outdated address can create problems with payroll records, tax documents, employee communication,…
Read MoreThe Raise That Cost More Than You Expected
Giving an employee a raise can feel like a straightforward decision. You choose an amount, update the pay rate, and recognize someone who has contributed to your company’s success. But the number you announce is not always the number your business will pay. The true cost of a raise can include payroll taxes, overtime, benefits,…
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