A successful year-end requires a detailed strategy carried out over the entire year, payroll professionals said May 12 at the American Payroll Association’s 40th Payroll Congress.

Illinois is amending its meal and rest break statutes under a bill (S.B. 3146) Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed May 13 that is effective Jan. 1, 2023.

Illinois minors under age 16 in television, motion picture, or related entertainment productions may work until 10 p.m. without a state labor department waiver under a bill (S.B. 3161) Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) signed May 13 that is effective Jan. 1, 2023.

Employers can reduce their employment tax burden by better understanding state and federal employment tax laws, two employment tax specialists said May 10 at the American Payroll Association’s 40th Payroll Congress.

Payroll professionals discussed tips for distinguishing taxable and nontaxable fringe benefits during the American Payroll Association’s 40th Payroll Congress.

The Philippines’ health insurance body is to resume previously scheduled contribution rate increases starting with 2022, the body said May 11.