Compensation and benefits

When employees don’t use your 401(k), what can you do?

A great retirement plan means nothing if your people don't understand it.

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October 16, 2026

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ACA compliance guide for employers

Learn how to comply with the Affordable Care Act's employer mandate, including plan requirements, notification rules, and reporting obligations.

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July 30, 2026

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Comparing 2026 Paid Sick Leave Laws by State

Learn about paid sick leave laws, including which states and municipalities have them and what they require.

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June 12, 2026

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2026 State of Payroll: Fragmentation, Leakage, and the Push for Combined HR and Finance...

New 2026 payroll data shows unified HR and finance systems reduce payroll leakage, manual corrections, and hidden operational risk.

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April 17, 2026

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5 Common Payroll Errors and How to Avoid Them

Learn how Paylocity's payroll software helps companies avoid the 5 most common payroll errors. Stay on track with new laws, taxes, and employee classifications.

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April 16, 2026

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2026 overtime laws by state

Learn how overtime pay rules by state differ from federal standards and the unique triggers, rates, or exceptions they include.

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February 26, 2026

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Employer Open Enrollment Checklist

Use this checklist to plan a smooth open enrollment experience for both employees and HR.

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October 07, 2026

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How to modernize payroll expense budgeting

Modern payroll budgeting and forecasting rely on rich data and automated tools. Explore how to adopt such methods and the benefits they provide.

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February 15, 2026

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Exempt vs. non-exempt employees: What's the difference?

Out of all the ways to classify employees, exempt vs. non-exempt is the broadest - and perhaps least self-descriptive. Learn about the distinctions.

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January 28, 2026

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Guide to payroll deductions: Post-tax, pre-tax, and FAQs

Learn what separates your gross pay from your net pay, and why those withholdings exist.

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January 21, 2026

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A primer on employee mileage reimbursement

Learn the ins and outs of employee mileage reimbursement, IRS tax deduction rates, and how an organization can adopt its own mileage policies.

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January 20, 2026

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Pay transparency: What HR needs to know today for tomorrow

Employees are demanding more pay transparency — and many states are requiring it. Learn what HR leaders need to know to be compliant.

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January 20, 2026

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How to Run Payroll for Restaurants

Master restaurant payroll challenges like compliance, tipped wages, and multi-role pay — all served up in one helpful article.

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October 30, 2025

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Employee Benefits Open Enrollment Guide

Learn the what, when, and how of benefits open enrollment to ensure a smooth and successful process.

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September 18, 2025

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An Employer’s Guide to 401(k) Plans

Learn how to set up and manage a 401(k) plan for your business, from choosing the right plan to boosting enrollment rates.

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March 31, 2025

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Navigating Tipflation: A Employer’s Guide to Supporting Workers

Tip creep has changed the service industry. Find out what customers and employees think and learn how to better support your tipped workforce.

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March 10, 2025

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Guide to Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plans (Without the Jargon)

Discover how to choose and implement the right retirement plan for your business — whether it’s a 401(k) or an ESOP — and create a benefits package that attracts top talent.

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February 19, 2025

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Achieving Pay Equity: Transparency Laws Simplified

Designed for HR leaders, compensation specialists, and compliance professionals, this webinar provides strategies to navigate pay equity laws, ensure compliance, and foster trust with transparent, equitable compensation practices.

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February 18, 2025

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How to Build a Compensation Strategy that Pays Off

Discover how to craft a winning compensation strategy that aligns pay with company goals for a competitive edge.

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December 17, 2024

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Holiday Bonus Guide for Employers

Not sure how holiday bonuses work? We’ll cover everything you need to know, including how to give, when to give, and more.

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December 10, 2024

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Aligning Benefits Strategy with Organizational Culture with Jeff Williams

Did you know that 89% of employees spend only 32 minutes planning their benefits?

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December 02, 2024

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