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About Joe Rotella, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPBA

Joe Rotella is a leading thinker and professional speaker in business strategy, continuous performance management, and HR technology. Joe has over 30 years of experience and serves as VP of Professional Development on the Human Resources Association of Central Ohio (HRACO) Board of Directors. Joe is the co-creator of miviva – a solution to help an organization set and track goals and KPIs.

Employer Reporting Guidance for COVID-19-Related Paid Leave

The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service released a Notice providing guidance for employers on the requirement to report the amount of wages paid to employees under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) on Form W-2. Read for learn more and to follow links to our updated Sage HRMS and Sage Abra Suite Setup Guidelines as well as to additional information.

Sage Abra Suite: Coming to the Finish Line

Sage Abra Suite has had a long run, but the finish line is in sight. Abra Suite has reached end of life and will no longer be supported by Sage North America. A limited legislative update will be available in December, 2020. Access to the support center ends on December 28. Are you ready for your next step? If not, it’s time to make plans.

ICE Announces Another Extension of Form I-9 Flexibility Rules

With many businesses still operating remotely, The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced another extension of the flexibility in some Form I-9 rules that was originally granted on March 16 and was extended again on May 19, 2020 and will expire on July 19, 2020 for those employers who are conducting business completley remotely. Read for more inforamtion and links to government sources.

Countdown Update – How Many Workdays Until Sage Retires Abra Suite?

Time goes by quickly, and the countdown to Sage Abra Suite's retirement has begun. While December 28, 2020 sounds like the distant future, it will be here before you know it. And you don't have long to plan and move to a new system. Sage HRMS and its add-ons will provide plenty of new features, but to get there, you have to start now. Read for the Abra Suite retirement timeline, product links, and more.

Take the Mystery Out of Reading Pay Stubs

Receiving an accurate, timely paycheck is expected by employees of any organization. Problems with payroll can erode trust and morale. Making sure your employees understand the information on their pay stubs is one way to reduce concerns and questions brought to HR/Paryoll. Read for 7 tips on how to clarify the payroll process and de-mystify the numbers on pay stubs.

COVID-19 Response: Form I-9 Requirements Flexibility

In the face of COVID-19 and the associated need for social distancing and isolation, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced flexibility in some of its Form I-9 related compliance requirements. Initially set to expire on May 19, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has extended these rule adjustments for an additional 30 days. Read for more information and links to government websites that will help you stay up to date.

Setting Up a Home Office That Works, Not Hurts

If you're working from home during the Covid-19 pandemic, chances are you didn't have a lot of time to prepare a home office or work space. Even without multiple monitors, a well-fitted office chair, or a place to call you own, it's possible to create a space that is both ergonomically sound as well as conducive to doing a good day's work. Read for suggestions and follow links for additional creative ways to make the most of these unexpected days at home.