State-mandated Laws Archives - Patriot Software Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:15:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cropped-site-favicon-32x32.png State-mandated Laws Archives - Patriot Software 32 32 Minnesota Paid Family Leave to Launch in 2026 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/minnesota-paid-family-leave/ Fri, 21 Jul 2023 15:43:50 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=63906 The Land of 10,000 Lakes is the latest state to launch a paid family and medical leave program. Beginning in 2026, Minnesota employers will be responsible for handling payroll deductions for the new Minnesota paid family leave program. The upcoming MN paid family leave means employers and employees pay into a state fund. The fund […]]]> States With Paid Family Leave [+ Chart] https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/states-with-paid-family-leave/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 18:32:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/states-with-paid-family-leave/ According to the most recent BLS data, 23% of private industry workers regularly have access to paid family leave. Do yours? If you do business in one of the states with paid family leave laws, the answer should be yes. So, what is paid family leave? Which states require it? And, how do state leave […]]]> A Detailed Overview of Federal, State, and Local Minimum Wage Law https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/what-is-minimum-wage/ Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:20:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/what-is-minimum-wage/ True or false: As an employer, you can pay employees any amount you want. False. It’s 100% false. Why? Because of minimum wage laws. But, what’s minimum wage? Depending on your business’s location, you may have differing federal, state, and local minimum wage rates. To ensure your business is compliant with labor laws, get to […]]]> Get the Scoop on the Washington Cares Fund https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/washington-cares-fund/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:33:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=53399 If you’re an employer with employees in Washington, listen up. Starting in 2023, you need to make an additional deduction from Washington workers’ paychecks for the Washington Cares Fund. But, what is the Washington Cares Fund, and how much do you have to deduct and remit? Get all of the answers about the new program […]]]> What Employers Need to Know About Maryland Paid Family Leave https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/maryland-paid-family-leave-program/ Tue, 16 May 2023 19:13:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=56155 Thanks to the passage of its new Time to Care Act, Maryland is now the tenth state to mandate paid family and medical leave for employees. If you’re a Maryland employer, the Maryland paid family leave program applies to you. You must make payroll changes and provide written notices to your employees. But we’ll get […]]]> West Virginia Income Tax Rates: Here’s What Changed for WV Withholding in 2023 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/west-virginia-income-tax/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:08:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=61973 Are you an employer in West Virginia? If so, you might have heard about House Bill 2526, a 2023 law that significantly cut individual income tax rates. As a result, your West Virginia income tax withholding might look a little different. In this article, we’ll go over: What compensation is subject to withholding? Employers are […]]]> Massachusetts Paid Sick Leave Under the Earned Sick Time Law https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/massachusetts-paid-sick-leave/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:49:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=62170 Are you a new employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts? Do you plan on offering your employees paid sick leave? If the answer is no, it’s time to reassess. Most employers must provide Massachusetts paid sick leave under state law.  Read on to learn key facts about the state law, including: Massachusetts paid sick leave  […]]]> Overtime Laws by State: The Quintessential Employer’s Guide https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/overtime-laws-by-state/ Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:32:00 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=49227 man working late at night with lamp lightFailing to pay eligible employees overtime is a wage violation that lands a number of employers in hot water each year. But if you thought federal overtime laws were the end of it, you’re in for a surprise. There are also overtime laws by state you may need to follow. Should you follow federal or […]]]> Mandatory Benefits: What Benefits Do Employers Have to Offer? https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/mandatory-benefits-employees/ Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:19:11 +0000 https://www.patriotsoftware.com/?p=62112 Employee benefits beef up your compensation package. They can make or break your ability to hire and retain employees. For the most part, you can choose what to offer employees. But, there are several mandatory benefits you can’t afford to ignore. You not only need to stay competitive but also compliant. Read on to learn […]]]> Must-know Pay Frequency Requirements by State https://www.patriotsoftware.com/blog/payroll/pay-frequency-requirements-state-federal/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 15:42:00 +0000 https://pslohio.wpengine.com/uncategorized/pay-frequency-requirements-state-federal/ How often do you need to pay your employees? When you choose a paycheck frequency for your business, you need to follow state and federal payment laws. Learn about pay frequency requirements by state and federal payday laws. State and federal pay frequency requirements To stay compliant, you must know federal and state pay frequency […]]]>