--- title: HR, Payroll and Benefits Blog | Payroll (2) description: Payroll | Looking for answers to your payroll, benefits, and HR questions? Check out our blog for the latest industry news. 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Find out what that means.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/about-us) - - [Careers Join CPS and become one of our people.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/careers/) - [Data Security & Privacy Details about how we protect the privacy of your business and employees.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/data-security) - [CPS Data Events](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/2025-announcements/cps-web-notification-event-20250310%5B87%5D.pdf) - [Contact](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/contact-us) - [Login](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/portal) # All Blog Posts ## [What Is WOTC? An Employer’s Guide To The Work Opportunity Tax Credit](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/what-is-wotc-work-opportunity-tax-credit) by [Sean Halloran](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/sean-halloran) - February 23 2023 [![Two employees hard at work in their office work room](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WOTC-1%20(4).png?width=500&name=WOTC-1%20(4).png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/what-is-wotc-work-opportunity-tax-credit) If you’re like many employers, the amount you have to pay in taxes is affecting your ability to invest in areas that will drive your future growth lik... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/what-is-wotc-work-opportunity-tax-credit) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Payroll](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/payroll) , [Tax](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/tax) , [Tax Credits](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/tax-credits) ## [Top 10 Payroll Mistakes (+Their Impact & How You Can Avoid Them)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/top-payroll-mistakes-for-businesses) by [David Broyles](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/david-broyles) - February 9 2023 [![Man at his desk working on his computer.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Payroll%20Mistakes%20Blog%20Post-1%20(5)-1.png?width=500&name=Payroll%20Mistakes%20Blog%20Post-1%20(5)-1.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/top-payroll-mistakes-for-businesses) Fromerrors experienced by 1 in 4 employees to late paychecks at 32% of smaller businesses it’s clear payroll mistakes happen. As a business owner, mis... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/top-payroll-mistakes-for-businesses) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Payroll](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/payroll) , [Compliance](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/compliance) ## [What Is A W-2 Form? Facts, Figures, & Filing Deadlines For Employers](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/what-is-a-w-2-form) by [Michael Pettengill](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/michael-pettengill) - January 31 2023 [![A person sits typing on their computer with their hand rested on their chin.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/w2%20blog%20I-3.png?width=500&name=w2%20blog%20I-3.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/what-is-a-w-2-form) Between reporting requirements and payments, tax season can be overwhelming for employers. And one of the first things your company will need to worry... 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While theunemployment rate is lower now than it was during COVI... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/unemployment-insurance-cost) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Payroll](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/payroll) , [FUTA](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/futa) , [Tax](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/tax) , [Payroll Tax](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/payroll-tax) , [Unemployment](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/unemployment) ## [An Employer’s Guide To Unemployment Eligibility In 2023](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/unemployment-eligibility) by [David Polaski](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/david-polaski) - December 13 2022 [![A staircase is in view with several blurred people walking in different directions.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog/CPS-Employers-Guide-To-Unemployment-Eligibility-In-2023.jpg?width=500&name=CPS-Employers-Guide-To-Unemployment-Eligibility-In-2023.jpg)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/unemployment-eligibility) While unemployment has dropped since itsall-time high in April 2020, if you’re like many employers, you’ll still likely have employees leave your work... 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With differe... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/minimum-wage) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Payroll](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/payroll) , [Compliance](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/compliance) , [FLSA](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/flsa) , [Wages](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/wages) ## [The Benefits of A 401k Payroll Integration for Your Business](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/401k-payroll-integration-benefits) by [John Stebbins](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/john-stebbins) - September 22 2022 [![A person sits working at a computer with only their hands in view while drinking coffee. ](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/401k%20payroll%20integration.png?width=500&name=401k%20payroll%20integration.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/401k-payroll-integration-benefits) If you currently offer a 401k to your employees or are thinking of adding one to your benefits package to improve recruiting and retention, you probab... [Read Post](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/401k-payroll-integration-benefits) in ![Tag Icon](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hubfs/tags.png) [Payroll](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/payroll) , [Benefits](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/benefits) , [401(K)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/401k) , [Retirement](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/topic/retirement) ## [Managing Payroll For Franchises - A Simple Guide For Owners](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/payroll-for-franchises) by [Christina Virgin](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/author/christina-virgin) - September 1 2022 [![Several employees work in a kitchen assembling quick service food.](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/hs-fs/hubfs/payroll%20for%20franchises.png?width=500&name=payroll%20for%20franchises.png)](https://www.completepayrollsolutions.com/blog/payroll-for-franchises) Whether you’re a new franchise owner or have been operating your business for a while, it can be challenging to understand the ins and outs of payroll... 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What do ... 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