The holidays are here again and somehow Black Friday has become THIS FRIDAY. You might have the itch to get all your shopping done ASAP in an attempt to relax and celebrate the holidays early for once. If your shopping list includes getting gifts for your employees,...

Three free IRS webinars designed for business owners, tax managers, employee benefits managers, health coverage providers answer your questions about ACA employer responsibility and information reporting. August and September 2015. This series of educational webinars...

Are you interested in simplifying your payroll processing, saving money, and boosting your company’s environmental friendliness? You can do all three when you celebrate Direct Deposit Month in May! Direct deposit is a timely topic for employers, especially...

Background checks are an essential, but often overlooked, aspect of the hiring process. Employers who skip the employee screening process and rely solely on an applicant’s resume and interview are susceptible to vague answers or omissions that could potentially result...

The "Heartbleed" bug has sent businesses and individuals into attack mode in order to prevent passwords from being disclosed, personal information from being compromised -- and ultimately, assets from being stolen. The problem, which was disclosed last month, involves...

Employees don't always take the task of filling out their W-4 forms seriously. They may write "exempt" on the withholding portion of the form, or even claim a false high number of withholding allowances to ensure that no federal or state tax is withheld. Here are some...

With the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), it’s important to stay informed about important, upcoming dates for 2014. Navigating new regulations can be a daunting task, and the tax penalties given for failing to do so are intimidating, particularly for a...

On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) into law, putting in place comprehensive reforms that improve access to affordable health coverage for all Americans. Often referred to as “Obamacare,” the ACA features strong consumer...

The Administrative Order to establish the Administrative Rules for the Eugene Sick Leave Ordinance (click here to download) was published by the City of Eugene January 6, beginning the 15 day comment period that will end at 5 pm on January 21. Any comments received...

The Eugene Sick Leave Ordinance is scheduled to go into effect July 1, 2015. At the same time Family Forward Oregon, a grass roots organization supporting the issue, plans to take the battle for paid sick-leave to the state legislature. The battle over paid sick leave...

In today's day and age, digital tools in the workplace have become the norm. From mapping data to completing payroll, these tools offer conveniences that can save your business time and money. Payroll Services Northwest uses these tools to make your office run...

For employers, addressing and planning around the changes that come with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is crucial. Failure to comply with the ACA can result in harsh penalties and choosing a health care policy for your company can be difficult. Fortunately, this...

Despite everyone's best efforts, common payroll mistakes plague every company. With the IRS devoting extra resources to close the tax gap, companies must be more vigilant than ever in order to avoid costly employment tax penalties. At Payroll Specialties NW, we have...

The first week of this September marks the 17th annual National Payroll Week, a celebration that recognizes America’s hardworking payroll service providers and their collaboration with businesses and workers across the country. Payroll service companies like Payroll...

Do you get a headache every time you think about the hundreds of legal and regulatory changes that occur in payroll processing each year? Do tax calculations make you nervous and keep you up at night? As a business owner, why spend your time on administrative...

If you’re a small business, then tax season can be a stressful time. Is your payroll processing done correctly? Are your timesheets accurate? Will your records meet IRS standards?Take a deep breath and turn on your computer. Payroll Specialities NW can help take the...

Automated timekeeping is one of the easiest ways to save your business time and money by making your payroll more accurate and efficient. With time tracking software, valuable employee time will no longer be wasted totaling and verifying time cards. Instead, automated...

For companies with a large workforce, payroll processing and reporting can be difficult to navigate in-house. In addition to security concerns, efficiency and accuracy can be hard to prioritize, and reporting can eat up valuable time. Payroll Specialties NW addresses...

On January 11, 2018, the IRS issued revised income tax withholding tables for employee paychecks to comply with the 2017 Tax Bill. Employers and payroll staff were instructed to implement the 2018 withholding tables as soon as possible, but not later than Feb. 15,...

With the holiday season fast approaching, we thought it would be appropriate to republish this article originally created by our sister HR company, Personnel Management Systems (PMSI). Like many things in HR, simple questions often require complex answers. If in...