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May 2025: Employer’s business tax calendar

03/31/2025
Here’s your monthly guide to critical payroll due dates.

Gender pay gap narrows to 85%

03/24/2025
The pay gap between women and men is shrinking—slightly—according to an analysis of Census Bureau data by the Pew Research Center.

First-Friday-of-spring wrap: Bad news for federal contractor employees, good news for 401(k) plan administrators, FTC spots a new scam and more

03/21/2025
Federal contractor minimum wage, 401(k) corrections, jury-duty scam and more as spring arrives.

How to build a culture of employee appreciation

03/19/2025
A recent Gallup survey shared a compelling insight: Employees who receive regular recognition are more likely to stay with their current employer compared to those who do not. How can employers effectively show appreciation for their team members throughout the year? The answer lies in creating an organizational culture that celebrates the contributions of its employees.

Understand paid and unpaid state-level family and medical leave laws

03/19/2025
You are probably pretty good about letting employees know how much leave they have available under your paid-time-off plan. You’re no doubt diligent about granting FMLA leave for which they are eligible. However, are you fully familiar with opportunities for paid or unpaid family and medical leave mandated by states? Are your employees?

In the Payroll Mailbag: April ’25

03/19/2025
Rarely asked questions don’t have less value than frequently asked questions. And in Payroll, the RAQs usually cause trouble.

Employer’s ‘honest belief’ is enough for FMLA defense

03/19/2025
You are not liable if you fire an employee because you honestly but mistakenly believed they weren’t entitled to FMLA leave. The 4th Circuit said so and the Supreme Court affirmed the 4th Circuit’s decision by turning down the employee’s appeal.

State PFML laws, part 2: DOL addresses FMLA substitutions

03/19/2025
Taxes aside, the tougher issue with state paid family and medical leave laws is how they interact with the FMLA—specifically, how the FMLA’s substitution rules apply to an employee who is eligible for FMLA and/or PFML leave. The Department of Labor has issued guidance.

Two-minute payroll reads: April ’25

03/19/2025
Payroll is complicated and your time is limited. Spend two minutes reading these digests and you’ll be able to keep the C-suite up-to-date on key payroll developments.

April is the cruelest month

03/19/2025
Payroll managers know this sentiment well, since the first-quarter Form 941 is due at the end of the month. Here are some tips for completing 941 forms.