Payroll & Compliance

We hear from our clients frequently about how Certified Payroll Associates, Inc. simplified their payroll process. We are proud to provide payroll solutions for small businesses in Carmel, IN and around the country. Our comprehensive services extend beyond payroll and payroll tax preparation. We also offer an integrated timekeeping and attendance system and 401(k) and workers’ compensation […]

On November 22, a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued an preliminary injunction to halt implementation of the Department of Labor’s new federal overtime rule, which would have increased the salary threshold for overtime exemption. The new overtime rule, scheduled to be effective on December 1, would

On December 1st, 2016, an estimated 4.2 million salaried employees are expected to become eligible for overtime pay as a result of the new FLSA ruling published on May 23rd by the Department of Labor. How employers will strategize to minimize the potential impact on labor expenses and remain compliant with the new ruling is a

On May 18, 2016 the Department of Labor (DOL) finalized new rules related to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which will impact an estimated 4 million U.S. workers.  Workers that were previously exempt employees may become eligible for overtime for the first time. Effective December 1, 2016 the minimum salary threshold to qualify for the “white

When you’re hiring candidates and conducting employee background checks, there are many dos and don’ts to keep in mind. Compliance should be at the top of the priority list. Labor compliance is becoming increasingly more complex every year for employers. Whether it’s FLSA, FMLA, the Affordable Care Act, or in this case, EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity

Through our partnership with National Crime Search (NCS), we provide our customers access to a simple and affordable background screening solution. National Crime Search is accredited through NAPBS. Learn more below.   MORRISVILLE, N.C., April 27, 2016 – The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS®) Background Screening Credentialing Council (BSCC) announced today that National Crime

Finding employees, volunteers and tenants has its risks. It’s a very rare thing to have a sure fit, but beyond the risks of not being compatible with your next hire, much greater risks exist. Whether it’s a risk (liability) to your company, your clients, your property or your community, it’s important you take the necessary

Turn Hours of Payroll Prep into Minutes In business, there’s often a love-hate relationship with payroll. As an employee, we all love the satisfaction earned on pay day. But as the business owner, supervisor or HR staff, you may be on the other side of that equation due to the tedious hours of preparation required

Employee Labor is Expensive. 4 Ways to Reduce the Cost. In most cases, employee wages are among the greatest expenses an employer faces each month. It makes good business sense then to consider how to minimize this expense, but employers are often unaware or perhaps feel too busy to even begin the discussion. Enter… automated

7 Tips to Save on Payroll Costs Without question, employee labor is one of the greatest expenses that employers face each month. However, it may surprise you to hear that it can also be one of the most poorly tracked or controlled expenses. Why is that?! At first glance, you might say that seems counterintuitive