Sage HRMS HR Actions

Finding the Right Growth Strategy for Your Business

Businesses come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes, and so do successful growth strategies. Read about the "Five Levers of Running a Business" and how to make informed decisions on where to invest your resources for a positive impact on the bottom line. Find other insights on helping your business thrive in these challenging times and a link to Joe Rotella's recored webinar, "Pulling the Frist Lever - Lead Generation and Getting in the Door."

ICE: New Extension for Form I-9 Flexibility Expires September 19

ICE has again extended permission for employers to remotely review identity and employment authorization documents required for completion of Form I-9. This is the fifth time ICE and the DHS have given an extension to employers who are conducting business remotely. Read for more information and for links to government documents outlining details of the extension.

Employee Mental Health: How Managers Can Help

Our brains like to plan for the future and use past experiences to help, but we can’t formulate a response when the present and future are unlike anything we have known before. This uncertainty increases stress and anxiety. A variety of circumstances contribute to the current apprehensiveness, including COVID-19. Employee mental health has declined during this crisis. Read about ways managers can help, and follow links to articles with more information.

Update: Newest ICE Form I-9 Extension Expires August 19

ICE has again extended permission for employers to remotely review identity and employment authorization documents required for completion of Form I-9. This is the fourth time ICE and the DHS have given an extension to employers who are conducting business remotely. Read for more information and for links to government documents outlining details of the extension.

Updated – Sage HRMS / Sage Abra Setup Guidelines for Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA/HR 6201) 

We have updated our guidelines that Sage Abra Suite and Sage HRMS administrators can use to set up their system to address the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act law, which provides employees with three (3) new paid leave banks for eligible employees.

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.