(NEW YORK, N.Y., March 30, 2006) - Now, payroll professionals have a complete resource that guides them through the twists and turns of California's unique payroll laws. The new California Payroll Guide, 2006 Edition from Aspen Publishers explains in plain English what employers must do to ensure compliance with the payroll requirements of the nation's most populous state. (One loose-leaf volume, $189). Along with CCH, Kluwer Law International and Loislaw, Aspen Publishers is part of Wolters Kluwer Law & Business.
"California payroll rules strongly favor the employee, so a greater burden is placed on employers when it comes to keeping in compliance," noted Joanne Mitchell-George, Aspen Publishers senior managing editor. "In addition, California tends to be a trendsetting state, which makes it important to keep up to date on new and unusual requirements."
To help professionals handle California's special rules, the California Payroll Guide is packed with practical tips and cautions, relevant examples, explanations of complicated provisions and official forms.
"California requires special treatment for things like paid family medical leave, recording an employee's Social Security number, providing employees' payroll records, and making final payments to terminated employees. With the California Payroll Guide, professionals can stay on top of all of them," Mitchell-George noted.
The California Payroll Guide covers everything a payroll professional needs to know. An introductory chapter highlights the key differences between California and most other jurisdictions. Succeeding chapters detail how to pay employees, wage and hour law, income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, state disability insurance, the employment training tax, wage garnishments and new hire reporting. Appendices reproduce Publication DE 44, California Employer's Guide and 2006 California Income Tax Withholding Tables.
Availability and Pricing
For more information or to try the California Payroll Guide, 2006 Edition risk-free for 30 days, call 1-800-638-8437 or visit aspenpublishers.com. The California Payroll Guide is priced at $189. Purchasers automatically receive updates, revisions, supplements and/or new editions on a 30-day risk-free trial basis with absolutely no obligation to purchase. Upon receipt, they have 30 days in which to purchase or return. Purchasers may cancel this automatic supplementation program at any time simply by notifying Aspen Publishers
About Wolters Kluwer Law & Business
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