by Afilliated HR & Payroll | Jan 3, 2024 | Alert, Benefits & Compensation, Regulatory Compliance
Below are federal payroll tax rates and benefits contribution limits for 2024. Social Security tax In 2024, the Social Security tax rate is 6.2% for employers and employees, unchanged from 2023. The Social Security wage base is $168,600 for employers and employees,...
by Afilliated HR & Payroll | Dec 27, 2023 | HR Administration, Recruiting and Developing Talent
Form I-9 has been modernized, allowing E-Verify employers to remotely examine I-9 documents. All U.S. employers must complete Form I-9 for everyone hired — citizens and noncitizens alike. On the form, employees attest to their employment authorization, presenting...
by Afilliated HR & Payroll | Dec 20, 2023 | HR Administration, Regulatory Compliance
Workplace experts are advising businesses to check on the required federal posters they display at their businesses. Some recent regulatory changes have led to poster modifications this year, and HR departments need to review the rules and post the latest notices....
by Afilliated HR & Payroll | Dec 11, 2023 | Benefits & Compensation, Recruiting and Developing Talent
On Jan. 1, the minimum wage increased in 23 states. From a 23-cent increase in Michigan to an increase of $1.50 in Nebraska, people who earn minimum wage are celebrating in many places across the nation. Now, a major influence regarding the adjustments has been the...
by Afilliated HR & Payroll | Oct 25, 2023 | HR Administration
We recently made a couple of small updates to our employee handbook. Do we need to have employees sign a new handbook for each update? No. For small, minor updates, you don’t need employees to sign off, especially if you simply made an administrative change like...