At the end of April, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued new drafts of the 2020 Form 941 Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return, to be used with the second quarter return. The new form must be filed by July 31, 2020, which if you’re a DM Payroll Solutions’ client you won’t need to worry – we […]
To help keep you informed, DM Payroll Solutions has outlined recent FAQ guidance from the Department of Labor (DOL). Explore the commonly asked questions and answers below. Q. How many hours must an employer pay an hourly employee who must work a partial week because the employer’s business has been closed? A. The Fair Labor […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, employers must continue to run all aspects of their business as usual. Amongst managing employees working remotely and coping with an unexpected downturn in income, many things could get lost in the uncertainty. One thing that should be kept at the top of your list, however, is properly processing wage garnishments. […]
As millions of Americans are forced to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, it may continue to be our new normal. With over a third of previously commuting workers now working remotely, many new and unexpected challenges are created for small business owners. One of the larger ones is monitoring employees’ work hours and […]
The current COVID-19 crisis leaves many people across the country in a collective state of uncertainty. As an employer, you try your best to get your employees through this challenging time by offering work from home options and putting safety measures into place. Another small thing you can do is offer direct deposit to your […]
As the current coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency continues to wage on, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued an update to its guidance regarding handling pandemics within Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The guidance was initially issued in 2009 for the H1N1 influenza pandemic, but the updates […]
In a guidance released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on April 10, 2020, the organization addressed how the employment tax deferrals can be treated in relation to recently passed COVID-19 legislation, including the Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA) and Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). DM Payroll Solutions has collaborated […]
DM Payroll Solutions is here to help your business navigate the complex payroll aspects of the recently passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). We’ve provided a brief summary of key provisions that may impact your business’s payroll below. Employer Social Security Deferral Provisions […]
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act on March 18, 2020 which will impact many employers. DM Payroll Solutions has outlined the highlights of the new law below. Emergency Paid Sick Leave Employers with fewer than 500 employees are required to provide paid emergency […]
The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity has provided guidance to Michigan employers on ways to avoid potential layoffs related to COVID-19. At this time, employers are strongly urged to place employees on temporary leave and advise the worker they expect to have work available within 120 days as opposed to termination. This option provides […]
