Payroll deductions are one of the most misunderstood and heavily scrutinized areas of payroll compliance. A single mistake can expose employers to wage claims, Department of Labor investigations, IRS penalties, employee disputes, and costly state enforcement actions. Do you know which deductions are legally required, which require employee authorization, and which could violate wage and hour laws altogether?
 
In this practical and highly informative webinar, payroll expert professionals will break down the complex rules governing payroll deductions under both federal and state laws. You’ll gain a clear understanding of what employers can and cannot deduct from employee wages including regular paychecks and final paychecks while learning how to confidently handle real-world payroll situations that often create confusion and compliance risk.
 
This session will cover mandatory tax withholdings, garnishments, wage assignments, benefit deductions, employee loans, overpayments, wage advances, uniforms, meals and lodging, shortages, breakage, and much more. You’ll also learn how anti-wage theft laws and varying state regulations can significantly impact payroll deduction practices.
 
Whether you’re new to payroll or an experienced professional looking to strengthen compliance, this webinar will provide practical guidance you can apply immediately to reduce risk and avoid costly payroll mistakes.

• Mandatory payroll tax withholdings and employer obligations
• Courtesy and employee-controlled tax withholdings
• Child support withholding rules and limits
• Federal and state tax levies
• Creditor garnishments and wage assignments
• Voluntary and involuntary benefit deductions
• Payroll deduction authorization requirements
• Uniforms, tools, meals, and lodging deduction rules
• Handling shortages, breakage, and cash drawer discrepancies
• Recovering wage overpayments legally and compliantly
• Recouping advanced vacation and PTO balances
• Employee loans, wage advances, and payroll deductions for purchases
• Final paycheck deduction considerations
• State anti-wage theft laws and compliance risks
• Best practices for minimizing payroll deduction errors and penalties

Payroll deduction errors can lead to costly penalties, employee disputes, and compliance risks. This webinar will help you understand the rules surrounding mandatory and voluntary deductions, garnishments, overpayments, employee loans, final paychecks, and more. Gain practical guidance from payroll experts, learn how to avoid common mistakes, and ensure your payroll practices remain compliant with federal and state regulations.

• Payroll Executives, Managers, Administrators, and Practitioners
• Payroll Entry-Level Personnel and Specialists
• Human Resources Executives, Managers, and Administrators
• Accounting and Finance Personnel
• Business Owners and Operations Managers
• Executive Officers and Departmental Managers
• Attorneys and Legal Professionals
• Compliance Professionals and Consultants
• Any individual responsible for employee pay practices and payroll compliance

During the Q&A session following the live event, ask a question and get a direct response from our expert speaker.

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SPEAKER

Vicki M. Lambert , CPP

Vicki M. Lambert, CPP, is President and Academic Director of The Payroll Advisor™, a firm specializing in payroll education and training. The company’s website www.thepayrolladvisor.com offers a payroll news service which keeps payroll professionals up-to-date on the latest rules and regulations.

With over 35 years of hands-on experience in all facets of payroll functions as well as over 20 years as a trainer and author, Ms. Lambert has become the most sought-after and respected voice in the practice and management of payroll issues. She has conducted open market training seminars on payroll issues across the United States that have been attended by executives and professionals from some of the most prestigious firms in business today.

A pioneer in electronic and online education, Ms. Lambert produces and presents payroll related audio seminars, webinars and webcasts for clients, APA chapters and business groups throughout the country. Ms. Lambert is an adjunct faculty member at Brandman University in Southern California and is the creator of and instructor for their Practical Payroll Online program, which is approved for recertification hours by the APA. She is also the instructor for the American Payroll Association’s “PayTrain” online program also offered by Brandman University.

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