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NYC Expanded Sick and Safe Time (Unpaid) — Compliance Update
NYC's Protected Time Off Law added new rules on July 23, 2026, covering pay stubs, recordkeeping, and what happens when a worker leaves their job for good. Aug 2026 Read more
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The Workforce Mobility Shift — First-Party Payroll Research Report
Greenshades analysis of 153M+ paychecks shows multi-state payroll exposure rose 89% from 2018 to 2025 — even as employer filing footprints shrank. Industry and corridor-level data included. Jul 2026 Read more
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Minnesota ESST administrative rules took effect July 6 — here's what changed
Minnesota's new ESST administrative rules clarify accrual timing, the 80-hour threshold, indeterminate shifts, and more. Here's what employers need to know. Jul 2026 Read more
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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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June 2026 product updates
Greenshades' June 2026 release adds a last-pay-run scheduling option for earnings, deductions, and benefits — plus expanded Minnesota Paid Leave filing coverage across all three scenarios. Jun 2026 Read more
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Final Paycheck Laws by State (2026): Deadlines, Rules, and What Employers Get Wrong
Final paycheck laws set state-specific deadlines for employers when an employee leaves. Here's what the rules require in 2026 — by state, separation type, and workforce structure. Jun 2026 Read more
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Why most payroll software can't handle construction payroll compliance
Construction payroll requires more than standard software can handle. Here's why multi-rate pay, multi-state crew compliance, and certified payroll demand a purpose-built system. May 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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How to track payroll by job, client, or project with custom fields
Tracking payroll by job, client, or project requires transaction-level data — not just job codes. Here's how Greenshades custom fields make it work. May 2026 Read more
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NYS-45 bulk upload filers: two things to get right before you submit
NYS-45 bulk upload filers: here's what to know about reporting NYS-1 prepayments correctly and what to do if an electronic payment fails. Compliance Corner from Greenshades. Apr 2026 Read more
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Multi-State Compliance Has Reached a Crisis Point. Staffing Firms Feel It Most.
Half of employers have turned away a qualified candidate due to multi-state compliance. See what the 2026 FoxHire study found — and what staffing firms can do about it. Mar 2026 Read more
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Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFL): Employer Requirements, Premiums & Payroll Rules for 2026
Minnesota Paid Family & Medical Leave begins in 2026. Learn employer requirements, premium rates, payroll deductions, reporting rules, and remote worker coverage. Mar 2026 Read more
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Multi-State Payroll in 2025: Overcoming Year-End Challenges
Learn how to manage multi-state payroll in 2025. Deadlines, W-2 updates, and compliance tips to simplify reporting across federal, state, and local rules. Sep 2025 Read moreMore for you