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Tag Archives: HR
Documenting Board Approval for Payroll Contracts
The Uniform System of Financial Records Compliance Questionnaire (USFR CQ) has many questions and review procedures to follow, some simple to document, and some complex. A common issue we have seen in recent audits are districts having difficulties providing documentation … read more
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Tagged Arizona, compliance, documentation, employee contracts, governing board, HR, internal controls audit, payroll, school districts, USFR
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Getting Your District Ready for 2026 Minimum Wage Increases
Somehow, we’ve made it to the end of 2025! For school districts, while the calendar year end is not as hectic as the fiscal year end, there are still important tasks that need to be considered heading into 2026, such … read more
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Tagged Arizona, HR, minimum wage, payroll, school districts
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Update: FLSA Overtime Salary Changes
On November 15, 2024, a Texas federal judge found that the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) did not have authority to raise the minimum salary thresholds for the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) overtime exemption. (Click here to view the … read more
New year, new you? New year, W-2s!
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year! If you are in payroll that is. W-2 season is here and we’ll help you sort out what you need to know. W-2 Basics Form W-2 Wage and Tax Statement is required to be … read more
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Tagged Arizona, Cheryl White, employee, HR, payroll, school district, taxes, W2, wages
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Calendar Year End Reminders
As we turn the calendar to a new year, there are several calendar year end reminders to bump to the top of your to-do list. Payroll Reminders and Updates W2’s must be filed with the Social Security Administration and mailed … read more
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Tagged 2024, accounting, Arizona, government, HR, Karin Smith, nonprofit, payroll, school district, taxes, year end reminders
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Valuing Output Over Hours
The COVID pandemic has forced all of us to learn new ways of doing things – including how to work. While some organizations struggled with the change, others transitioned smoothly, especially if they had already embraced flexible working arrangements (FWA) … read more
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Tagged HR, human resources, Mike Hoerig, personnel, work life balance, work week
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Appreciation in the Workplace
What is appreciation? Appreciation means “recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.” In the workplace, appreciation plays a crucial part in developing a positive and encouraging atmosphere. In return, appreciation can strengthen employee relationships and motivate employees … read more
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Tagged Alexis Diaz, appreciation, Arizona, culture, employees, great place to work, HR, Lexi Diaz, workplace
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