Category: Payroll Reports & Business Insights

When courts mandate child support payments, employers assume legal responsibility for withholding funds. Most businesses rely on payroll providers to manage this process. Processing the Division of Child Support Enforcement Order What to expect: The procedure begins upon receiving an Income Withholding for Support (IWO) order on official DCSE letterhead. Virginia regulations require remitting funds… Continue reading How do Lynchburg employers set up child-support wage garnishment?

Key Insights Paychex Best suited for U.S. SMBs that want an integrated payroll + HR + benefits ecosystem. Scalable, but complexity increases as needs grow beyond basic payroll. ADP Strong choice for larger businesses or those requiring global payroll, deep compliance tooling, and advanced analytics. Offers the broadest suite of HR tools, but with higher… Continue reading Paychex vs ADP Comparison: Costs, Payroll Features, and Alternatives

Restaurants operating in Williamsburg may apply a tip credit toward Virginia’s minimum wage, provided specific conditions are met. The calculation must follow both state and federal wage rules. Virginia minimum wage and tip credit limits Virginia’s minimum wage is $12.00 per hour, as established under the Virginia minimum wage statute, and employers may count up… Continue reading How do I calculate the tip credit minimum wage for servers in Williamsburg, VA?

Employers with employees working in Norfolk are required to file quarterly unemployment wage reports with the Virginia Employment Commission (VEC). The required form is VEC Form FC-21, Quarterly Tax and Wage Report. Filing deadlines by quarter Virginia follows a standard quarterly reporting schedule. Reports are due by the last day of the month following the… Continue reading When are Virginia unemployment wage reports due if I run payroll in Norfolk?

In Virginia, all nonexempt employees are owed time-and-a-half (overtime pay) for all hours worked over 40 within a single workweek. Virginia does not require overtime pay if an employee works more than 8 hours a day. The state follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which established this standard. “Workweek” is defined as a… Continue reading Is overtime in Virginia after 8 hours daily or 40 hours weekly?

Virginia and the District of Columbia (D.C.) have a tax reciprocity agreement that prevents double taxation for cross-border workers. This agreement covers wages and salaries but not self-employment, rentals, or investments. Essentially: D.C. residents working in Virginia are exempt from Virginia income tax Virginia residents working in D.C. are exempt from D.C. income tax Forms… Continue reading What forms do new hires need if they live in DC but work in Virginia?

Virginia law requires employers to provide all employees with pay stubs. Not just hourly workers, but salaried workers as well. You do NOT have to provide pay stubs to independent contractors since they are responsible for their own record-keeping.  Does the paystub have to be electronic? No, Virginia law says the paystub can be either… Continue reading Does Virginia Beach Require Employers to provide Electronic Paystubs?

Good news for retirement savers! The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that the 2025 401k contribution limits will increase to $23,500. This represents a $500 increase from the 2024 limit. What does this mean for you? Higher Contribution Limits: You can now contribute more to your 401k plan, helping you save more for retirement.… Continue reading 2025 401k Contribution Limits

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has set increases to the minimum salary for many exempt employees. This is a significant change that will impact businesses nationwide. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know: The Increase: New Salary Thresholds for Exempt Employees The new rule implements a two-step increase for exempt executive, administrative,… Continue reading DOL Increases Minimum Salary for Exempt Employees

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released a new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, which will be required for all new hires starting in 2024. The new form includes some important changes that employers need to be aware of. Review the new I-9 rules for 2024 below. New E-Verify Checkbox The new Form… Continue reading New I-9 Rules for 2024: Everything Employers Need to Know