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Webinar Recap: How to Get Job and Client Cost Data Straight Out of Payroll
A recap of Greenshades' webinar on tracking labor costs by job, client, or placement directly from payroll, why job codes break down, and what fixes it. Watch Register
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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
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Form 941 seasonal employer election: the checkbox rule that catches people off guard
Form 941 seasonal employer election: most employers know the exception exists. Few know line 18 has to be checked on active quarters too — and that's what triggers IRS inquiries. Jul 2026 Read more
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Your workforce tech stack is a retention strategy — whether you've decided it is or not
Most organizations treat payroll and HR software as overhead. The math on what that decision actually costs makes a different argument. 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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What the DOL's proposed joint employer rule means for general contractors and subcontractors
The DOL's proposed joint employer rule names the GC/sub relationship by example. Here's what the four-factor test means for construction payroll teams. May 2026 Read more
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Construction payroll compliance is a project cost. Start managing it like one.
The DOL recovered $180M in back wages from construction employers between FY2021 and FY2025. Here's why payroll compliance belongs on your project cost ledger. 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 Pay Employees Who Don’t Have a Bank Account
Paper checks, paycards, digital wallets — here's what each option actually involves, what state law requires, and how to choose the right approach for your workforce. 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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What not being able to track payroll by job, client, or project is costing you
If you can't track payroll by job or project, the problem isn't your reports — it's how your payroll data is structured. Here's what's really going on. May 2026 Read more
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Why Franchisees Should Bring Payroll In-House
Discover why bringing payroll in-house can benefit franchisees with improved control, compliance, and efficiency, eliminating common frustrations of outsourced payroll services. May 2025 Read more
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