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Our monthly guide to the world of compliance is designed to keep you aware of changes that may affect your organization.

Learn how to spot potential compliance challenges while taking steps to help limit noncompliance exposure for your organization with our free 2021 Compliance Guide.

If you received a loan through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), you may have some questions about whether you qualify for forgiveness, if taxes are impacted and more. Below are a few common questions we’ve compiled about the program and the impacts of the loan. What is the Paycheck Protection Program? The original $935 billion […]

Please note the list below is not intended to be comprehensive. Our team is constantly monitoring for updates that may impact organizations across the country. With the compliance landscape in a constant state of flux, staying on top of the latest legislative and regulatory changes has never been more important. That’s why we’ve brought together […]

To understand why compliance is so crucial to organizational survival, it helps to think about how we got here. After all, legal and regulatory requirements this complex and far-reaching didn’t materialize overnight. Historical development Businesses, or entities resembling businesses, have been in existence for centuries. But for much of that time, compliance was a matter […]

With IRS penalties running as high as $200 per day, per violation, it pays for employers to know their COBRA requirements. This is even more true with recent changes to the law now in effect. Below, I’ve provided a quick overview of recent changes and a solution to help ease the COBRA compliance burden on […]

With recent expansions and state-specific additions, paid sick leave laws are a trending topic that is impacting businesses like yours all across the country. What should employers know in order to manage their own compliance and HR functions in this dynamic landscape? Remember, every organization’s situation is different, but we’ve collected a few pointers to […]

In the professional services industry, client satisfaction is everything. That starts with effectively and efficiently engaging your workforce. When you know how to do that, your entire business transforms so clients can be your No. 1 focus.

Complex rules, major administrative responsibilities, zero margin for error: When it comes to complying with employment legislation, the burden for U.S. businesses is substantial. After a year of major legislative developments — and with a new presidential administration in place — the need to stay on top of compliance is perhaps more pressing than ever. […]

Recently, the third significant federal stimulus package aimed at mitigating the economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic became law. Known as the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the $1.9 trillion law contains several provisions of relevance to employers, particularly in the area of tax credits. It’s important for employers to become familiar with the […]

2020 was a year filled with rapid, often sweeping legislative changes, and 2021 looks likely to be as well. Considering how quickly those changes have been implemented, organizations should always be cognizant of ensuring your workplace remains compliant. As Paycom’s director of governmental affairs, I recently discussed compliance trends for the new year on a […]

The idea of time-and-a-half pay for hours worked over the standard 40 is easy to take for granted. However, as a matter of federal law, it has been with us for less than a century. Let’s take a quick look at how we got there. Where were we then? The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) […]