by tomg | Jul 30, 2021 | 2021 Updates, Payroll Support, Uncategorized
Many of our Southern Maine payroll clients are thinking about applying for forgiveness of their second PPP Loan. If you fall into this category, this blog will give you some tips on filing for loan forgiveness. Please feel free to contact us, whether you are a...
by localeconomy | Jan 6, 2021 | 2021 Updates, Paid Leave, Sick Time, Uncategorized
With the new year comes a new Form W4. The form has not changed much, if at all since it had a complete overhaul in 2020. In 2020, because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), Form W4 was revamped to provide taxpayers with a more accurate method of determining their...
by localeconomy | Jan 1, 2021 | 2021 Updates, Paid Leave, Sick Time, Uncategorized
Beginning January 1, 2020, Maine requires all employers with more 10 employees to allow 40 hours ofpaid leave annually. The State has issued final guidelines, along with an informative FAQ that can befound at...
by holly | Dec 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
It will surely go down as one of the biggest news stories of the year. From the world of entertainment to Capitol Hill, allegations of sexual harassment have disrupted the status quo and made headlines at a remarkable rate. Meanwhile, on social media, the #MeToo...
by localeconomy | Dec 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
As you’re likely aware, Congress passed and the president signed into law a new tax bill in December. The technical name of the act is rather long and unwieldy, so it’s commonly referred to by an earlier and simpler title: the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Naturally,...
by localeconomy | Oct 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Many employers use background checks as a regular part of their hiring processes. But “many” does not mean “all.” In fact, recent research conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management indicates smaller businesses tend to skip this important hiring step....
