Before the introduction of payroll software, calculating employees’ wages and tax withholdings was tedious. It meant making painstaking manual calculations for every employee, and those calculations ...

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced on July 24, 2025, the return of its Payroll Audit Independent Determination (PAID) program. The program was initially launched in April 2018 to facilitate ...

Most 401(k) problems don’t start in the plan. They start in payroll. Plan sponsors tend to think of payroll as ...

U.S. Department of Labor officials encouraged employers to self-report potential wage-and-hour violations via the agency’s Payroll Audit Independent Determination program, calling it a “real big win” ...

Payroll software offers thorough automation, error-checking, and setup tools, but that doesn't mean you aren't responsible ...

Louisiana State University at Shreveport has struggled with bank reconciliations and weak controls over payroll in recent years, according to the Louisiana Legislative Auditor. Auditor Mike Waguespack ...