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U.S. Private Payrolls Miss Growth Targets, Prompting Economic Speculation

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private payrolls for the month of August increased by 177,000 jobs, revealing labor market growth that was less than anticipated, according to Reuters. One is the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates by 525 basis points since March 2022. might see a continued slowdown in the coming months.

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5 things you should do now to prepare for year-end payroll reporting

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However, Payroll teams are busy preparing for a different season — year-end reporting. You can be penalized for filing W-2s, 1099s, and 1095s on which you report incorrect Social Security numbers. For 1095 reporting by self-insured group health plans, you can also be penalized for not reporting employees’ dependents’ SSNs.

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U.S. Unemployment Claims Rise, But Continuing Rolls Lowest Since 1969

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However, the Department of Labor report shows that the labor market is still tight and people on jobless rolls have hit their lowest point since 1969. . State unemployment claims grew by 21,000 during the week ending May 14, which is the highest level seen since the beginning of 2022. The post U.S.

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The Promotion Paradox: Is This Retention Strategy Backfiring?

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Promotions, typically seen as milestones that boost an employee’s position within a company, might actually be pushing people out the door, according to payroll-services provider ADP’s new Today at Work survey. The report reveals a staggering 29% of employees quit their jobs within a month after their first promotion.

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The Four Horsemen of the Mandated Return to Office

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For example, an August 2022 Gallup survey of remote-capable workers showed that 34% of respondents want to work full-time remotely, 60% want to work a flexible hybrid schedule, and only 6% want to work in a traditional office-centric setting. . A September 2022 survey by Gallup found that such quiet quitters make up about half of the U.S.

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How Hiring Virtual Assistants Can Boost Employee Performance and Work-Life Balance

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Laith Masarweh, founder and CEO of Assistantly, an agency that connects businesses with virtual assistants around the world, says that in the third quarter of 2022, bosses hiring VAs for their employees increased significantly, by 10% to 15% of Assistantly’s business. Here’s what leaders should know about this potential solution.

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IRS releases new FAQs on Form W-2c

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The IRS has released a new round of FAQs in two fact sheets, both of which clarify the circumstances under which you must provide employees with Forms W-2c if you took the payroll credits for providing them with pandemic-related paid sick or family leave during 2020 and/or 2021. Fact sheet 2022-15. The new FAQ 98a reads like this.

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