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Employee personnel files — what should and shouldn’t be included

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Setting up employee personnel files is an important part of the recordkeeping process. However, sometimes people mistakenly think of these files as a catch-all for an individual’s paperwork. Rather, understand that general personnel files serve a distinct purpose. What to include in an employee’s personnel file.

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IRS poised to allow e-filing of Form 941-X

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The IRS and the National Taxpayer Advocate have been going at each other hammer and tongs over the mountains of paper forms the agency still processes. What’s ahead for paperless filing You can still file on paper, if you choose. Earlier this year, it kicked off a new scanning process for Form 940.

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W-2 E-filing guide: Brush up before you file

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Most employers are probably familiar with the e-filing process. With that in mind, even if you’ve e-filed your W-2s before, it’s still a good idea to review the process and ensure you’re following the right steps. Step 1: Navigating to the wage file upload page The SSA has redesigned its website.

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Bank failures and payroll — what employers should know

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Before the FDIC acted on Monday, they had good reason to—bank accounts are insured for up to $250,000. A close call The FDIC announced Monday that it would protect all deposits, which means employers should have no problem making their payrolls. Explore whether it’s possible to switch your payroll accounts to another bank.

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Upcoming regulatory initiatives and their impact on payroll

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the American Payroll Association’s director of government relations. Almost 100% of hands went up in response. Speaking at the American Payroll Association’s 40th Annual Congress this week in Las Vegas, Jacobson, Robert Wagner, Esq., and Mike Linehan caught attendees up on today’s hot payroll -related regulatory issues.

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Employee Files: What to include, what to leave out, and what’s confidential

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While dealing with lots of paperwork doesn’t rank as most HR professionals’ favorite task, proper recordkeeping for employee personnel files is a must for any organization. In addition, if an employee is involuntarily let go, their employee file must be kept for one year following the termination date. Why is that?

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Stay on track with this payroll compliance checklist

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Payroll compliance is no small task. Everyone knows that executing payroll accurately and on time is important, after all everyone wants to get paid for their world. However, there is also a lot more that goes into proper payroll processing including a large number of compliance functions and concerns.

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