Source: ADP® SPARK Newsletter H.R.1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act), was signed into law July 4, 2025. The Act includes several changes that will impact payroll, employment taxes, and employee benefits. Below, we answer frequently asked questions about changes in the tax treatment of overtime and tips made by the Act....
On Thursday, August 21st, we’re celebrating something special—and no, it’s not just Poet’s Day, though we do love a good rhyme. It’s also a chance to reflect on 25 years of People First Inc. and how HR consulting—when done right—has a rhythm, cadence, and impact that’s not unlike a well-written poem. While Poet’s...
W2 or 1099, which one is legal for you? Got a call from a client just starting out and they’re going to be having folks work for, for them for just a few hours a week, maybe a couple of days a week. So they thought they could pay them as an independent contractor. That’s...
August is known for sunshine, back-to-school buzz, and… sneaky zucchini drops? That’s right—August 8th is Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor’s Porch Day, and if that doesn’t sum up summer shenanigans, we don’t know what does. And while you’re out there dropping off green veggies like a produce fairy, don’t forget: Sharing zucchini is...
Garnishment notices got you down, let’s talk. So a client was served with a garnishment from a court. It was a court order, and they didn’t know what they were supposed to do. So the process is the employer can be held liable for that amount of money that that employee’s being garnished if they...
July 31st is National Avocado Day, and at People First Inc., we’re celebrating more than just guacamole—we’re honoring the power of smooth solutions and healthy business practices! Avocados are creamy, nutritious, and versatile—just like our services. Okay, maybe not creamy, but definitely good for your business health and adaptable to your needs. 🥑...
The tax man cometh and he taketh away. I had a client ask me, “how often can an employee change their income withholding taxes?” In other words, providing another W4 to change their deductions on their paycheck. Technically, whenever the employee wants to. So it’s whenever they have, they wanna make a change. But what...
July 24th is National Drive-Thru Day, and while we may not serve burgers and shakes, People First Inc. does deliver something just as satisfying: Quick, dependable business support that keeps your company moving forward. Much like a good drive-thru, our payroll, bookkeeping, and HR consulting services are all about: ✅ Speed without sacrifice...
Workers’ comp is a race against the clock. Wanna win? Listen up. So I had a client who called me the other day and asked about an employee who was driving to a client’s location and they were in a car accident and they were injured. And my client asked, “does that fall under workers’...
By Roy Maurer Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has issued a stark message to employees: Artificial intelligence will reduce the company’s corporate workforce in the coming years. In a blog post shared internally and later made public, Jassy explained that as Amazon rolls out more generative AI and autonomous agents, the nature of work will shift significantly...
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