Announcing Sage HRMS HR Actions New Release: Version 10.6.12
New release notes for Sage HRMS HR Actions Version 10.6.12 are now available. Read more about them here and find links to the complete release notes and product information.
Injunction Suspends New Overtime Rules
U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant grants preliminary injunction to suspend new Overtime "Final Rule" that was set to take effect December 1, 2016. This means the new rule will not take effect as planned on Dec 1st. The new overtime rule that would have raised the minimum salary of exempt employees from $455.00 a week, or $23,660.00 a year, to $913.00 a week, or $47,476.00 a year.
Form 1095-C Distribution Deadline Extended
An early holiday gift from the IRS! On November 18, 2016, the IRS issued Notice 2016-70 that extended the deadline for employers and other coverage providers to furnish the 2016 IRS From 1095-C to their employees. The notice did not change the filing date for that form. Read this post to learn more about the extension, follow a link to the Notice, or find a number to call if you have additional questions.
Did You Know Fines Have Increased for Form I-9 Errors?
Fines have increased substantially for mistakes made while completing Form I-9. Paying close attention to your company's procedures for filling out and storing the forms has never been more important. Despite being a short form, I-9 presents many opportunities for simple errors. Read this post to learn about some of them and the new fines assessed. You will also find links to sites that provide additional information.
6 Quick Tips Inside Sage HRMS and Payroll
Whether you've been using Sage HRMS and Payroll for years or are just getting started, sometimes a few tips can help you save time and frustration. This blog offers 6 tips from our consultants that you may find helpful. Read about restoring the top menu bar navigation method, a quick way to import transaction history, and more.
Millennials Are Changing the Workplace: Are You Ready?
By 2020, Millennials will comprise 50% of the global workplace and 75% in the U.S. The workforce is growing at an unprecedented rate, and as a result, changes are coming. Read about the effects of the Millennials in this blog post.
Is Your Recruiting Software Up to the Challenge?
Is recruiting qualified employees high on your company’s list of priorities, yet difficult to realize? Do you sift through a mountain of applications or wonder why you don’t have enough? When you make a job offer, has the candidate already accepted one somewhere else? You're not alone. The length of time needed to fill a job vacancy reached an all-time high of 29.3 working days in April according to DHI hiring indicators.
HR Actions Release Supports Sage HRMS Payroll Q2 Updates: What You Need to Do
If you use Sage HRMS Payroll and HR Actions, you'll want to read about the new "Prenote Status" field included in the Sage 2016 Q2 update and learn how it is supported in HR Actions v 10.6.8. You'll need to complete one of two actions.
