Payroll services today go beyond just paying employees on time—they streamline processes, boost accuracy, and improve satisfaction. Surprisingly, over 34% of U.S. businesses still rely on manual payroll methods, which can lead to errors and inefficiencies. Here’s how upgrading your…
Beginning April 1, 2024, California’s minimum wage for fast-food workers will increase to $20 per hour – the average hourly wage for fast-food workers in 2022 was $16.21. This new minimum wage applies to employees who work for a fast-food…
Accountability Plus is pleased to announce that Karen Mora, CEO, has been honored as the 2023 Franchisee of the Year regarding Payroll Vault Santa Barbara, owned by her and spouse OV. This prestigious recognition acknowledges Karen's exceptional dedication to her…
Have you heard...? On July 27, 2022, California’s Department of Finance confirmed that, due to the raising inflation, the minimum wage for all employers, regardless of size, will increase on January 1, 2023. Any qualifications based on wage minimums will…
The year 2021 has certainly given us a run for our money. As the year-end approaches, it is important that business owners consider not only the ‘normal’ items to reconcile their W2 information for their employees, but all of the…
Have you heard of CalSavers? Mandated and administered by the state of California, CalSavers is a newly-launched auto-enroll ROTH IRA program for employees, aimed at California employers to help today’s workforce adequately prepare for a financially secure future. The state…
We are all facing challenging times both personally and professionally. The Accountability Plus office is open for business, minimally and safely staffed, while our entire bookkeeping workforce is working remotely. We have assembled an Accountability Plus CARES ACT TASK TEAM…
On March 27, 2020, Congress passed the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) that opened up a new type of SBA (Small Business Administration) lending program called the "Paycheck Protection Program." The program includes a potential forgiveness…
Making it easier for you - California law firm Ervin Cohen & Jessup has released a COVID-19 Benefits chart that guides you in determining which state and federal benefits apply to employees, depending upon the scenario for the employee. The…
Looking for California unemployment information? Here are some quick links to the EDD website for California employers: EDD coronavirus website: https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm EDD coronavirus FAQs https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/faqs.htm Employee information on what to expect when filing a claim: https://www.edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Filing_a_Claim.htm Definition on types of…
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