Vox

Musings, rants, rambling, general nonsense

Chase Bank and The Very Bad, No Good, Unclear Regulation

I am currently undergoing a ridiculous ordeal with Chase Bank. A situation that is so absurd, it should embarrass the entire banking industry. Bear with me as I take you through it, I’m going to give you as many of the steps as possible so you can appreciate the ride for yourselves. (if you want […]

Ghost Towns for Thanksgiving

I know that we still have so much for which to be thankful. I know America is still the greatest country this planet has ever hosted. But… How can anyone can drive down a major thoroughfare in this country . . . or walk through a mall . . . or pass a strip-center, and […]

Arizona Minimum Wage

Just a heads up for employers: As of January 1, 2013, the minimum wage in Arizona increases 15 cents per hour. The new minimum hourly rate will be $7.80 (or $4.80 for tipped employees) New Labor Department poster (print and display to remain compliant) ✏

Law & Collection Agencies

As a payroll service, we are often harassed by collection agencies looking for our “employees” I have often wondered about the legality of that, and what our rights are as far as getting them to stop – because it is really freaking annoying. Lately, we are being harassed regarding former employees. There has to be […]

More Government Efficiency

We sent out hundreds of W-2s in January. Our employees being the less-than-stable folks they are, the addresses we have on file are often out of date. Many of the forms sent to incorrect addresses came back within the first 2 weeks. Most of them were back by the middle of March – and I […]

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