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by Roger A. Smith,
CPP & Payroll Consultant
2009 Numbers Test
Since we’re into our third month of the new year, we should all be aware of the limits, rates and other numbers that may have changed for 2009. So, I thought it might be fun to do a quick check of your knowledge of these numbers. Complete the form below and see if you get the correct total. [more]
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March 2009 Workforce Chronicle
Welcome to the Workforce Chronicle. In this issue, the Payroll Prof puts you to the test with 2009 limits, rates, and other important numbers the payroll professional should know. This month’s Learning Series webinar is “Workforce Management Best Practices in the Public Sector.” View this webinar by March 31, 2009, for a chance to win a fee copy of Aspen Publisher’s APA Basic Guide to Payroll.
Congratulations to Merle Ryan from Maricopa Community Colleges for winning Aspen Publisher’s APA Basic Guide to Payroll for viewing “Sarbanes Oxley and the Payroll Professional” during the month of February.
Featured Article
Automating Workforce Management within Government
In today’s economic environment, our local governments are feeling the budget crunch more than ever. With jobs being eliminated everyday, our city, county, and state’s revenue base is shrinking and nearly impossible to balance. Our local governments are looking for ways to cut costs without eliminating additional jobs, and cutting even more funds to our schools, public safety, and other community services.
COMPLETE ARTICLE
Articles & Insights
Microsoft has to hit up laid-off workers for money
SEATTLE (AP) - A few weeks after launching the first wide-scale layoffs in its history, Microsoft Corp. admits it screwed up a key part of the plan. The company is asking some laid-off employees for a portion of their severance back, saying an administrative glitch caused the software maker to pay them too much. [more]
U.S. Supreme Court says state can stop local payroll deductions
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld an Idaho law that bans cities, counties and school districts from allowing payroll deductions for a union's political activities, a blow to labour's political fundraising in that state. [more]
New Limits on Executive Pay for Some Financial Firms
The recently enacted Emergency Economic Recovery Act of 2009 includes limits on executive compensation for firms receiving funds from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP). [more]
WorkForce Software in the News
Case Study
W.S. Badcock
Customer Since: October 2005
Industry: Retail
Employees: 1,300
The W.S. Badcock Corporation (WSBC) is one of the largest privately-owned home furniture retailers in the United States. Founded in 1904, WSBC has been operating for 104 years. Headquartered in Mulberry, Florida, WSBC employs nearly 1,300 corporate employees and has more than 300 Badcock retail stores in eight states.
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EmpCenter
EmpCenter® for Public Sector
EmpCenter for Public Sector automates the complex time and labor policies in government, including accrual plans, compensatory time, labor allocation, overtime, and premium pay. It is designed to meet the unique needs of each department, including police, fire, public works, transportation, parks and recreation, and finance, while helping your payroll and HR departments to manage costs efficiently.Click Here For More Information
Contact WorkForce Software for more information at info@workforcesoftware.com.
White Paper Highlight
What to Look for in a Time & Attendance Solution
Time tracking is one of the most time consuming and costly overhead functions when not automated. To get the highest return on investment (ROI), an organization needs to choose a time & attendance system to meet their requirements. This white paper reviews the process of choosing a time & attendance solution, the features and functionality to consider, and the many decisions that will be necessary during the implementation process. [more]
Webinars
Events
Stop by the WorkForce Software booth at the following 2009 Conferences and Expos.
Prize Drawings held during each event!
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CASBO's Annual Conference & California School Business Expo
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA
April 6-9th, 2009
www.casbo.org/
IHRIM 2009 Conference and Technology Exposition
Manchester Grand Hyatt
San Diego, CA
April 19-22nd, 2009
Booth #417
www.ihrim.org
2009 CUPA-HR Eastern Region Conference
The Westin
Providence, RI
April 26-29th, 2009
Booth #39
www.cupahrregions.org/eastern/
MSBO’s 71st Annual Conference & Exhibit
Cobo Hall
Detroit, MI
April 28-30th, 2009
www.msbo.org
Southeastern and Florida ASBO Conference
Town Center Marriott
Charleston, WV
April 28-May 1st, 2009
www.sasbo.org/
2009 CUPA-HR Southern Region Conference
The Gault House
Louisville, KY
May 17-20th, 2009
Booth #3
http://www.cupahr.org/regions/
2009 IPMA‐HR Southern Region Conference & AAPPA Annual Study Conference
Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center
Mobile, Al
May 17-20th, 2009
http://www.aappa-hr.org/conferences.htm
American Payroll Association Annual Congress
Long Beach Convention Center
Long Beach, CA
May 19-23rd, 2009
Booth #309
www.americanpayroll.org
NACUBO 2009 Annual Meeting
John B Hynes Veterans Memorial Convention Center
Boston, MA
June 27-30th, 2009
Booth # 503
http://www.nacuboannualmeeting.org/
Government Finance Officers 103rd Annual Conference
Washington State Convention and Trade Center
Seattle, Washington
June 28-30th, 2009
Booth # 503
http://www.gfoa.org
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