New Texas law focuses on construction payroll fraud

August 1, 2013 

New Texas law focuses on construction payroll fraud

Five construction workers labored for weeks at a federally funded, multi-housing project, expecting a paycheck at the end of each week. But as each Friday rolled around, the drywallers on the $31 million Buckeye Trail Commons project in Dallas went home without one.

 Ohio Worker’s Comp system denies that it overbilled employers

July 25, 2013 

Ohio Worker’s Comp system denies that it overbilled employers

Backed by business and labor groups, the state agency for injured workers has filed new legal documents in its fight to overturn a judge's ruling that some employers were overcharged $860 million in workers' compensation premiums from 2001 to 2009.

 Use of temp workers on the rise

July 21, 2013 

Use of temp workers on the rise

The use of temporary workers is surging again -- a trend that's typically seen as a sign that the economy is strengthening but that companies are uncertain how long and strong the growth will be.

 Construction jobs up in New Jersey

July 19, 2013 

Construction jobs up in New Jersey

Aided by low interest rates and Sandy's recovery, New Jersey's economy is preparing to get a boost from a group that has been slumbering for at least five years.

 New Payroll Clients: It Pays to Pick and Choose

July 16, 2013 

New Payroll Clients: It Pays to Pick and Choose

Signing a new client is one of the most exciting parts of running a payroll business. And when you're first starting out, it can be tempting to accept just about anyone who walks through the door.