Use Payroll Pay Cards, Not Pay Checks - Save Costs and Maintain Compliance

Many years ago there were only three payment methods of paying US employee's cash, check and direct deposits. Today, many industries, retail, hospitality, healthcare and public and private sectors have adopted another method of paying their employees by using the Electronic pay card method. Payroll pay cards increase productivity and allow the employees immediate access to their funds.

• Understand the electronic pay card concepts
• State-by-State compliance and regulations
• Types of pay cards branded vs. non-branded
• Employer and employee administrative functions
• Implemented pay cards program and the overall cost savings pay cards or pay checks

The different types of pay cards and providers knowing the benefits of having the program

• The advantages and disadvantages of having the pay card program
• Selecting the best pay card program that's best for your organization
• A clear understanding of the multi-state compliance issues and guidelines
• Discuss the cardholder security and other factors associated with the pay card activation
• How to successfully launch the electronic pay card program to your employees

If your company considering and implementing the electronic pay card system, you will want to make a decision that's beneficial to the employer and employee. It is the payroll professional's responsibilities to both ensure the program's success as well as knowing the state wage guidelines pertaining to the electronic pay card method.

This interactive 90-minute webinar, presented by payroll consultants Mark Schwartz, covers the why's, how's, and regulatory issues regarding pay cards. Mark will provide information about pay card providers, so you can make an informed decision on choosing the right one for your company.

• Payroll Department
• Accounting Department
• HR Department
• Small to Medium Sized Business Owners
• Payroll Apprentices
• Startup Entrepreneurs

Mark Schwartz is an employment tax specialist and has over 15 years of employment tax experience as an independent consultant and as a payroll tax auditor with the State of California. He has managed an audit caseload of 20 ongoing audits, from small home-based businesses to large multi-national corporations. He is expert at defining regulatory and statutory requirements from local, State and Federal government agencies; and helping the average businessperson understand what that mean to their business. He has processed weekly and bi-weekly payroll checks plus tax forms for businesses with hourly as well as exempt workers, multistate operations and a wide variety of benefits.

Mr. Schwartz provides consulting services encompassing payroll processing and payroll tax issues. These include payroll tax minimization, payroll tax compliance reviews, independent contractor studies, use of electronic transfers, deductions, benefits, etc. Mark has represented both clients and the State in front of the State Appeals Board. He understands the complexities of local wage laws, unemployment and disability claims, and other wage and benefit issues affecting your employees.

Mark prides himself on his outstanding customer service skills. He listens attentively to his clientele, helping them bridge the gap between the small business world and Government bureaucracy. He eagerly assists with clients needs, and feels that educating clients toward faster, accurate and more complete payroll processes provides the most value.

Mark is a participating member of the American Payroll Association. He earned his BA and MBA in Finance at Santa Clara University. He has held Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Investment and Derivatives Auditor Credentials. Mark is currently pursuing a Certified Payroll Fundamentals Credential with the American Payroll Association.