Posts Categorized: Helpful Hints

Paycheck Protection Plan – Update and FAQ

April 17, 2020 With the recent launch of the CARES Act, many employers and business owners have asked PEOPLEASE about the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The good news is that the majority of our clients have already submitted PPP applications and we’re hearing feedback that many are have been approved in less than a week…. Read more »

Top 10 OSHA Violations in 2019

The National Safety Council and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration have compiled the Top Ten workplace safety violations cited by OSHA. “Far too many preventable injuries and deaths occur on the job,” said Lorraine M. Martin, NSC president and CEO. “The OSHA Top 10 list is a helpful guide for understanding just how adept… Read more »

State Unemployment Wage Bases

Employers are responsible for paying both federal and state unemployment insurance taxes. This can be confusing, especially because there is no standard for calculating the wage base. Thanks to our friends at the American Payroll Association and the editors of PayState Update, PEOPLEASE makes sure all employers can stay on top of SUTA changes, no… Read more »