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     Are there any misconceptions that you’ve had about payroll? Did you end up finding out the reality of the situation after experiencing a series of unfortunate events? Hopefully, your answer is no, but whether you have been duped by nonfactual information or not, staying informed is the key to protecting yourself. So, keep reading for a chance to separate fact from fiction when running payroll for your business. Let’s get started!

      May 14 was the day that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was set to implement a new rule that would save credit card holders an estimated $14 billion each year. The rule would provide savings of $220 per year on average for people who are charged late fees. Instead, a federal district judge imposed a temporary injunction that halted the rule’s implementation.

   It is unrealistic to try to abolish social media during paid hours, especially since every Fortune 500 company already uses social media platforms for internal use. If companies block it, employees may perceive a challenge, goading them to circumvent restrictions or to spend more time on their personal devices. Now that the train has long since left the station, managers need to figure out the smartest ways to use social media to their advantage.

A company that operates eight Florida hospitals filed for bankruptcy protection Monday, calling it a “necessary measure to allow the company to continue to provide necessary care to its patients in their communities without disruption.”

   In 2017, the Harvard Business Review published a survey that highlighted an uncomfortable truth: 71% of respondents regard meetings as a sheer waste of time. An all-too-typical tale illustrates the absurdity. One meeting organizer routinely distributed slide decks for every subteam in a department to review in advance. When members dutifully showed up, she just walked them through the decks. Why waste everybody’s time so flagrantly? If you must drag workers away from their genuinely productive tasks, at least try to make the most of each occasion.

     Seniors need to be aware of recent modifications that will change their Social Security benefit payments. Check here to see how some eligible seniors who qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see changes in their monthly paychecks. In certain circumstances, you might need to apply for government benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or disability insurance to receive additional funding. 

     A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. It is up to managers and supervisors to take responsibility for enforcing security protocols. When internet use became widespread in the late 1980s, a set of commonsense security rules were developed. The same principles still apply; however, today’s technologies are more sophisticated.