Pay Matters: Fall 2023

Welcome to our Fall 2023 edition of Pay Matters – our roundup of all the payroll and compliance news that you must know. Read on to stay informed and in compliance with relevant alerts and insights that matter most for your payroll. U.S. Department of Labor Proposes Increase to Salary Exemption Threshold On Wednesday, August 30, the US De ...

FLSA Overtime Proposed Changes: How to Prepare

On Wednesday, August 30, the United States Department of Labor released its long-awaited proposed rule on overtime. The rule would increase the salary exemption threshold, extending overtime pay protections to some 3.6 million workers. For analysis of the proposal and a step-by-step guide to assessing its potential impact on your bottom line, join Viventium's veteran compl ...

The New Form I-9 and You: It’s Not Too Late to Get Back in Compliance

Missed Viventium’s earlier I-9 webinar? Couldn't make the August 30 I-9 re-inspection deadline? Have unanswered questions? Unsure of what to do since the deadline passed? You have another chance to get clarity – but register quickly because seats are again limited. Join Viventium’s veteran compliance expert Yonina F. Shineweather, CPA, to learn: W ...

Feature Spotlight: ACA Automation

On the surface, ACA regulations may sound straightforward. All employers with 50 or more full-time employees or equivalents must offer health coverage to eligible employees and file Forms 1094-C and 1095-C with the IRS. Depending on your state, you may even be required to report ACA information on the state level. If this isn’t completed by the first quarter of the following ye ...

Verifying Remote Employee Documents: What the New Form I-9 Means to You

Form I-9 is changing. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new form on August 1 with multiple changes. In addition, verification of remote employees’ documents is changing. COVID flexibility ended on July 31, and employers must scramble to complete physical document examinations for all employees hired within the last 3 years – unless they qualify f ...

Payroll Compliance and Pay Strategies for Long-Term Care, Senior Living, and Home Care

Compliance in the heavily regulated health care industry has never been more complex. Join Viventium’s Compliance Director, Malka Trump, CPA, CPP, as she investigates key compliance issues surrounding staffing, as well as essential pay strategies to increase your employee retention and satisfaction. This session will cover: How to classify your workers corre ...

Welcome to HCM for Home-Based Care: A Syllabus for Agency Owners and Administrators – Spring-Summer 2023

While summer may mark the end of school and graduation for some, the pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey, especially in the rapidly changing and dynamic field of home-based care. In response to the overwhelming demand, we have curated a comprehensive syllabus featuring our mo ...

4 Critical Payroll Software Compliance Features for Facility-Based Care

Compliance is a daunting task for any business owner or administrator, especially for those in facility-based care. Payroll is one area where compliance can be particularly challenging, leaving the door open to fines, penalties, and even employee turnover. However, with the right payroll software, facility owners and administrators can streamline their process and reduce the risk ...

Minnesota Jumps on the State Paid Leave Bandwagon

With the signature of Governor Tim Walz making it official, Minnesota has become the latest state to join the state paid leave trend that has been spreading across the nation in recent years. Employees in Minnesota will soon be entitled to both paid family and medical leave as well as earned sick and safe leave. Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) < ...

End of I-9 Remote Flexibility Looms

Anyone who has worked in the U.S. knows that they can expect to complete Form I-9 at the very start of their employment. Since 1986, this Employment Eligibility Verification Form has collected basic employee data as well as required documentation, like an employee’s U.S. passport, driver’s license, and Social Security card. Used to verify who an employee is and that they are ...

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