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Aspen Publishers' 2008 Multistate Payroll Guide is a valuable tool designed to keep payroll professionals informed about all the complex rules that govern state payroll matters, including the new Fair Minimum Wage Act. This newest edition covers every key topic, including: Wage and Hours: Coverage includes the new federal minimum rates as well as the increased rates in many states Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements: Coverage includes the penalties for not keeping the proper records Unemployment Taxes: Explanation of which state covers an employee who works in more than one state, what benefits are considered taxable wages, and the contribution rates and taxable wage base for each state Administration: Tables for how and when to pay an employee, which earnings are subject to child support or garnishment, and what are permitted deductions in each state The 2008 Multistate Payroll Guide presents essential information in an easy-to-use format that is both concise and visually appealing. You can readily locate information concerning one state's treatment of a particular issue, or compare the treatment required by several different states - all in the same chart! The 2008 Multistate Payroll Guide provides complete coverage of the latest developments in state payroll law, including: The increased minimum wage rates due to federal and state laws and other actions Restrictions on an employer's use of an employee's Social Security number Some states allowing employers to pay employees with paycards Payment of state taxes via EFTPS Amendment of family and medical leave laws in various states allowing employees to take family leave for additional reasons Updated employer contributions and employee benefit information under state unemployment insurance laws Many states revising their rules regarding electronic and magnetic media reporting of withholding information