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Greenshades appoints Jason Sauvie as chief financial officer
Greenshades names Jason Sauvie as Chief Financial Officer, bringing two decades of finance leadership from RSA Conference, Medable, Intel, and Wind River. Sep 2026 Read more
Compliance Corner
Massachusetts PFML Contribution Rate Changes for 2027
Starting January 1, 2027, Massachusetts shifts the employer PFML contribution from medical leave to family leave. Here's what changes. Aug 2026 Read more
Webinar
Mid-year 2026 payroll compliance webinar: watch the recording
Watch the recording of Greenshades' mid-year 2026 payroll compliance webinar, plus links to the state withholding, paid leave, and IRS updates it covers. Watch Register
Compliance Corner
IRS automatic exemption from penalty replaces First Time Abate starting in 2026
The IRS is replacing First Time Abate with a new automatic penalty relief program. Here's what payroll teams need to know about AEP eligibility and timing. Jul 2026 Read more
Compliance Corner
Compliance Corner Q3 2026
Payroll and HR compliance updates for Q3 2026 — state withholding changes, PFML developments, IRS notices, visa tax withholding rules, and Illinois compensable time ruling. Jun 2026 Read more
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What Every Employer Needs to Know About Paying a Deceased Employee
When an employee dies, payroll has to get it right — tax treatment, W-2 reporting, and 1099-MISC filing all depend on when the payment is made. Here's the IRS guidance, explained. Jun 2026 Read more
Compliance Corner
Payroll and HR compliance updates: May/June 2026
FLSA salary thresholds, Colorado overtime, Utah withholding, IRS FIRE retirement, and more — what changed and what payroll teams should do next. Jun 2026 Read more
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Child labor laws 2026: what employers need to know before summer hiring
Child labor laws set strict limits on hours, job duties, and age — and violations cost up to $16,035 per worker. Here's what to review before summer hiring starts. May 2026 Read more
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Amy Dobler Announcement
Greenshades announces Amy Dobler as Chief Human Resources Officer to enhance HR strategy, leadership, and employee engagement for continued growth. May 2026 Read more
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No tax on tips: The IRS has finalized the qualifying occupation list
The IRS has finalized the qualifying occupation list for the no tax on tips deduction. See all 60+ TTOC codes, payroll steps, and the 2028 sunset date. Apr 2026 Read more
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Regular vs Supplemental Wages: How to Classify Bonuses, PTO, and Fringe Benefits
Learn how payroll teams should classify bonuses, PTO payouts, reimbursements, and fringe benefits as regular or supplemental wages under IRS rules. Mar 2026 Read more
Compliance Corner
Federal Student Loan Collections Delayed: What Employers Need to Know
The U.S. Department of Education delayed involuntary collections on defaulted federal student loans, including AWG and TOP. Learn what employers and payroll teams should do now. Feb 2026 Read more
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