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U.S. Private Payrolls Miss Growth Targets, Prompting Economic Speculation

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private payrolls for the month of August increased by 177,000 jobs, revealing labor market growth that was less than anticipated, according to Reuters. One is the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise interest rates by 525 basis points since March 2022.

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After A Year Of Unexpected Job Growth, Payrolls Are Predicted Slow In 2023

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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, job growth will likely slow in the new year after unprecedented growth in 2022. . However, incoming data suggests that payrolls will slow as the threat of a recession inches closer to reality. . In November, the U.S. million jobs, much to the surprise of analysts and experts alike.

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4 important payroll issues to keep an eye on in 2023

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Nevertheless, 2023 is looking like another challenging year for Payroll as we get a few insights into what to expect. The IRS punted on its final regulations , dropping the mandatory e-filing threshold for information returns for 2021 and 2022 W-2s, 1099s, and 1095s. Here are five items we see coming this year. Final e-filing regs.

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Remote Work Is Tightening White Collar Job Competition

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companies have started relying more on contractors, with the number of contractor payments jumping 56% from 2019 to early 2022 according to payroll firm Gusto. . This is good news for the world’s largest corporations. In fact, research shows that U.S.

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5 things you should do now to prepare for year-end payroll reporting

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However, Payroll teams are busy preparing for a different season — year-end reporting. Work with IT to ensure the computer you use to file your returns is safe by implementing application whitelisting, which allows only specific programs to run, and keeping the payroll software up to date with the latest patches and antivirus software.

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U.S. Unemployment Claims Rise, But Continuing Rolls Lowest Since 1969

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State unemployment claims grew by 21,000 during the week ending May 14, which is the highest level seen since the beginning of 2022. Even more, payrolls grew by 428,000 in April, marking the 12th consecutive month of increased employment over 400,000. The post U.S.

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The Four Horsemen of the Mandated Return to Office

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For example, an August 2022 Gallup survey of remote-capable workers showed that 34% of respondents want to work full-time remotely, 60% want to work a flexible hybrid schedule, and only 6% want to work in a traditional office-centric setting. . A September 2022 survey by Gallup found that such quiet quitters make up about half of the U.S.

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