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2025 Biweekly Payroll Guide

As we approach 2025, it’s essential for HR professionals to plan for the upcoming year’s payroll schedule. Understanding the number of pay periods and selecting the appropriate payroll frequency are crucial for budgeting, compliance, and employee satisfaction.

DE Talk | Board Takeover | The OFCCP Compliance Journey in 2024 & What’s Ahead in 2025

Season 6 • Episode 4
Join us for a special “Board Takeover” episode of the DE Talk podcast as members of the DirectEmployers Board of Directors discuss the evolving compliance landscape for federal contractors. This insightful conversation explores the challenges faced in 2024, including navigating complex OFCCP compliance requirements, adapting to regulatory changes, and fostering inclusive hiring practices. Looking ahead to 2025, the Board examines the potential impact of the new Trump Administration, anticipating shifts in compliance priorities and enforcement. From updates to affirmative action plans to strategies for strengthening workplace diversity, this episode provides actionable insights to help federal contractors stay prepared and compliant.

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The Basics of Payroll Tax Withholding

To employees, payroll may seem pretty straightforward. Employers, on the other hand, know how complicated payroll can get, especially when it comes to withholding taxes.
To make payroll a little less daunting, this blog covers what you need to know about withholding, including how it differs from deductions and some special cases to consider—such as bonuses, commissions, and other supplemental wages. 

Court Strikes Down DOL’s 2024 Exempt Salary Threshold Increase

On November 15, 2024, the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Texas invalidated the 2024 Department of Labor (DOL) rule that would have raised the salary threshold for executive, administrative, and professional employees to qualify for exempt status starting July 1, 2024. The rule also included a planned increase for January 1, 2025. 

Form 941

One of the most important forms HR pros will encounter is IRS Form 941, the Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return. The IRS uses Form 941 to determine how much an organization has withheld from its employees’ wages each quarter. In this blog, we will address the key components of Form 941 to provide readers with a clear understanding of this important tax responsibility.

Employee Benefits Notice Requirements for 2024 | BerniePortal

HR pros know that compliance is crucial to their organization’s success. Although you may prefer to focus on more strategic objectives—such as recruitment, retention, or performance management—compliance should be a priority. Otherwise, your organization’s bottom line could be eaten up by federal fines.
To simplify compliance, here’s what you need to know about benefits notice requirements for 2025.