Payroll
California raises repeat pay data reporting penalty
California has raised the maximum penalty for a subsequent failure to file a required pay data report to $1,000 per employee, up from $200 per employee, according to HRMorning.
2027 Social Security wage base rises to
The Social Security Administration has set the 2027 Social Security taxable wage base at $192,300, an increase of $7,800 from the 2026 amount of $184,500, according to HRMorning.
State voting leave laws vary widely, payroll
HRMorning reports that Election Day voting leave requirements differ by state, requiring payroll teams to review policies before November 3, 2026.
Court revives Papa John’s mileage reimbursement case
A federal appeals court revived a delivery driver's wage claims against a Papa John's franchise, finding the driver sufficiently alleged that low mileage reimbursements pushed his pay below minimum wage.
