Your 2026 W-2s Will Look Different: What Employers Should Know Before Year-End
Year-end payroll always requires careful preparation, but employers have a few additional reasons to start early in 2026. Changes to federal reporting requirements mean this year’s W-2 process will look different for many businesses—particularly employers with workers who receive qualified overtime or tips. Waiting until January to discover what information should have been tracked throughout […]
Earned Wage Access for Hourly Employees: Is It a Good Fit for Small Businesses?
For businesses with hourly employees, payday flexibility is becoming a bigger part of the employee benefits conversation. Earned wage access, sometimes called on-demand pay or early wage access, allows employees to access a portion of wages they have already earned before their regular payday. This is not a niche trend anymore. The Consumer Financial Protection […]