The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) of 2025 brings big changes. With permanent extensions to key tax rules and new deductions for overtime and tips, employers can finally shift from reactive adjustments to proactive planning. But with new reporting requirements and compliance nuances, staying informed is essential. At Integrity Data, we understand that [...]
Part 3: Project-Based Payroll and Labor Cost Allocation If your employees are working across multiple projects, job sites, or cost centers, you already know that payroll isn’t just about cutting checks—it’s about tracking time, allocating costs, and keeping your financials clean. And if you’re doing all of that manually? You deserve a trophy. Or [...]
Part 2: Union Jumpers and Pay Rate Chaos If you’ve ever tried to calculate payroll for an employee who switched union locals mid-week, worked two different job roles, and qualified for three different pay rates—congratulations! You’ve officially entered the world of union payroll. It’s complex. It’s messy. And if you’re doing it manually, it’s [...]
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law, ushering in sweeping changes to payroll, benefits, and tax reporting. While much of the public attention has focused on individual tax relief, employers must now navigate a complex new landscape—especially when it comes to Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance. This blog post [...]
Part 1: Multi-State Payroll Without Losing Your Mind Let’s say you’ve got an employee who starts their week in Illinois, hops over to Indiana midweek, and wraps up a project in Missouri by Friday. Sounds like a travel blog, right? Nope—it’s your payroll department’s reality. While there is hope that things will get easier [...]
In today’s digital workplace, protecting PII in HR is a priority. HR and payroll professionals are the stewards of some of the most sensitive data in any organization. From Social Security numbers to home addresses, employee records are filled with Personally Identifiable Information (PII) that, if mishandled, can lead to serious legal, financial, and [...]
Let’s face it—payroll isn’t glamorous. But you know what it is? Critical. Complex. And, let’s be honest, occasionally it can be a little soul-crushing. If you’ve ever spent hours squinting at a calc checks report, trying to figure out why someone’s overtime looks like they pulled quadruple shifts, you’re not alone. Payroll administrators are [...]
Form I-9 compliance is more important than ever in 2025. The current administration is focused on enforcing immigration laws, and it is impacting HR administrators across the country. We’re here to help you stay ahead of the curve— and the audits. Let’s walk through what’s changed, what ICE is looking for, and how Integrity [...]
Does your HR tech stack's disconnected systems have you feeling overloaded with tracking data in spreadsheets and manually keying information multiple times? HR software has transformed the role of HR administrators in today's workplace. Research has highlighted the shift from transactional tasks to a focus on strategic initiatives such as talent management and organizational [...]
Being an HR professional comes with constant demands, endless paperwork, and ever-changing regulations. With all this pressure, efficiency can seem like a distant dream. If this sounds relatable, we have good news for you! Science has some answers to help you save time and become a more efficient HR professional. In this blog post, [...]
