Social Security beneficiaries will see an increase in their monthly checks in 2025—2.5%. This cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will produce an estimated average monthly benefit of $1,976 for all retired workers in 2025, $49 a month more than in 2024. The COLA...
Payroll
Top 10 Scary Payroll Mistakes to Avoid
Avoid the frightening reality of payroll mistakes. Payroll management is a critical function for businesses of all sizes. Accurate and compliant payroll processing is essential to ensure employees are paid correctly and on time while avoiding costly mistakes and...
Federal 80/20/30 Tip Credit Rule Thrown Out
On August 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the DOL’s so-called “80/20/30” tip credit rule. The decision applies nationwide. In short, the rule required employers to pay tipped employees the full minimum wage—without a tip credit—for work time that...