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Corporate charity is a huge resource to the community that runs into the billions, according to Giving USA's 2017 annual report - and it is on the rise. According to NPTrust's Charitable Giving Statistics, corporate giving in 2019 increased to...

As the economy rebounds from the massive coronavirus shutdowns, a great deal of Americans continue to suffer from the financial hardships brought about by the pandemic. With the CARES Act set to expire on December 26, a new COVID relief bill was...

The federal minimum wage was set at $7.25 in 2009 and has not increased since. A nationwide “Fight for $15” movement, which advocates for the minimum wage to be raised to $15 per hour nationwide, began in 2012. Although the movement thus far has...

'Tis the season for office holiday parties and Christmas gifts - just make sure you understand the ins and outs of employee pay requirements and taxes to keep spirits merry. Jo McClure, Director of Payroll Administration here at Axcet HR...

Last week, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S. Treasury issued new guidance with the goal of further simplifying the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness process for both lenders and borrowers. The new forgiveness...

While this fall may be different than previous years in many ways, the beauty of the season hasn’t changed and there are plenty of traditional activities and traditions just waiting to be experienced. From family-friendly outdoor activities like...

Small business owners have to juggle multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Outsourcing payroll is one way they can lighten their loads. Third-party service providers can streamline payroll operations by handling some or all of a small...

At the end of August, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage and Hour Division issued Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2020-5 regarding employers’ obligation to accurately account for how much time employees work when away from their...

The U.S. Small Business Administration opened a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan forgiveness portal August 10, 2020. Many banks, however, are not yet accepting applications as they await further guidance from the agency. Borrowers have 10...

Despite some areas of the country slowing down or halting reopening due to an uptick in COVID-19 cases, another 1.8 million jobs were added in July. In addition to those July jobs, 2.7 million were added in May and 4.8 million in June — and a lot...