Heart of Oregon Payroll Group

In case you haven't heard, under SB1595-2024, the amount exempt from garnishment in Oregon is changing effective 1/1 and 7/1/2025. Yes, twice this year and then again each July 1 until 7/1/2027, when it will be connected to the minimum wage.

How is your organization handling Paid Leave Oregon?

Something new - Our city is starting a Revenue Task Force which will have members from both citizens and employees. Members of this Revenue Task Force will be paid a monthly stipend. Citizen's stipends will be paid through accounts payable and they will be issued a 1099. Employees stipend will be paid through the payroll process and taxed accordingly. In your opinion, is this the correct approach?

Received a message that The State of Oregon has multiple positions open for a Payroll Analyst.

State of Oregon hiring Payroll Analyst – Multiple Positions Available! in Salem, Oregon, United States | LinkedIn Posted 10:12:27 PM. Initial Posting Date12/29/2023Application Deadline01/10/2024AgencyDepartment of Administrative…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.

City of Salem is hiring a Payroll Specialist. Need to hire as soon as possible.

Job Opportunities | Career Pages Apply today by selecting the job title of a current job opening then follow the online directions. An application must be submitted for each job to which you would like to apply. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date in order to be considered.

What do you do to prepare for year end and ensure a smooth close? 😎

The Statesman Journal has a survey open to get feedback on the proposed city payroll tax. If you are a payroll practitioner and/or an employee who might be impacted consider completing the form.

Share your thoughts on Salem's payroll tax designed to fund fire, police, homeless services A payroll tax designed to fund fire, police and homelessness services is on the ballot this November. Share your thoughts with us.

There is word on the street the state has arbitrarily decided to remove the limit an employee can request for supplemental wages on an approved PLO leave. This action would allow an employee to use 8-hours of accrued sick and receive a full day of PLO wages.

Furthermore, the state is reported to be applying the definition of family member under PLO to OFLA.

But wait, there is more! In an expansion to gather more taxes the state will be reportedly tying PLO taxable wages to line up with Social Security eligible wages thereby increasing the threshold.

This has yet to be placed in formal written form but was discussed at a SHRM meeting in Salem on Friday.

Question to our payroll group -

Who is working for an employer that paid the Oregon State PLO tax before being approved for an equivalent plan? How are you managing the combined annual threshold limit of $132,900 between the two programs?

Reaching out for suggestions! There is an opportunity to speak to a group of homeschool middle and high schoolers at Victory Academy in Salem

As a payroll practitioner it would be great to provide a mini introduction on how to fill out a W4 and / or how to read a paystub.

Any suggestions, resources or ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Who's aware of the changes to 401(k) deferrals as a result of the Secure Act 2.0?

Question for the Payroll Community: Who is aware the State may require reporting of PLO eligible wages in Box 14 of the W2 for employers with approved equivalent plans? What is your company doing?