Client Bulletin Board
Year-End Project Deadlines
Project requests received by Wednesday, October 18, 2023, are guaranteed to be completed by January.
Project requests received after Wednesday, October 18, 2023:
- WILL require an additional approval from our project team to be guaranteed completion by January
- WILL incur additional rush fees
Please reach out to your CSR with any questions.
All project completion dates are subject to change if any unforeseen circumstances arise.
WICPA Business & Industry Fall Conference
We are proud to be a sponsor and exhibitor at the upcoming WICPA (Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants) Business & Industry Fall Conference on Monday, September 18th at the Brookfield Conference Center. This year we will hear from prominent leaders and experts about the latest updates and insights on accounting and tax developments, the economic and financial outlook for 2023-2028, internal controls best practices, regional banking update, and so much more.
Save the Date
As we reflect on our 30 years as a technology partner, we can’t help but feel tremendous gratitude for all of our clients and partners. Without your support and loyalty, we would not be where we are today. In your honor, we will be hosting a Client & Partner Appreciation Event on September 14, 2023.
The event will be held at the Golden Mast Inn on Wisconsin’s beautiful Okauchee Lake. We hope you can join us!
New security requirements
UKG has a number of new security requirements that will impact you and your system users.
New requirements include:
- A minimum password length of 15 characters for all users
- More frequent prompts asking users to verify their identity
- Mandatory use of an authenticator app or voice verification (automated phone call) for users with access to more sensitive information, such as other employees’ data.
Note: While SMS text and email verification will remain acceptable two-factor verification methods for some users (depending on their access levels), we highly encourage all users to transition to voice verification or ideally an authenticator app.
For more information on security best practices, click here to read our recent blog.
Check us out in BizTimes Magazine
Our wonderful father-daughter leadership team, Janelle Emanuele and David Jensen, were featured in a recent edition of BizTimes magazine. Janelle spoke fondly about the history of our company, the values that drive us forward, and the culture that has made us who we are today. We couldn’t be prouder!
Don’t get the BizTimes magazine? No problem. Click here to read a digital copy of the feature.
Avoid Labor Law Poster Fines
If you have one employee or more, you are required to post federal, state, and in some cases, city and county labor law posters. If you haven’t updated your posters for 2023, you’ll need to do so.
To stay on top of this each year, we recommend signing up for E-Update Service, which includes:
- Annual delivery of a laminated all-in-one state and federal labor law poster (S&H including)
- Updated postings sent via email for you to print and post (includes mandatory or recommended federal, state, city and county compliance changes)
- Protection in the event of a government fine or penalty up to $25,000
To learn more, contact your client service representative (CSR) and/or download our E-Update Overview Sheet.
Holiday Schedules
Please schedule your payroll processing and pay dates around bank closings and be aware of upcoming B2E Solutions closings, so you do not encounter unexpected delays.
Twilio SMS Integration
Strong communication is a critical driver in any organization’s ability to attract, engage and retain employees. Now, through our Workforce Ready Twilio integration, you can extend the power of SMS text messaging to key functionality in the UKG Ready platform.
To learn more about this exciting integration opportunity, please contact your CSR today!
Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFML) Requirements
Many states require that employers offer paid PFML insurance, which provides wage replacement to employees taking leave to care for an ill family member or to bond with a new child.
As employers are increasingly hiring remote employees, it’s important to take note of state PFML requirements.
Check out our recent blog to learn more about the state-by-state PFML requirements and the payroll implications for your organization.
The following states currently require or will soon require employers to provide PFML:
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- District of Columbia
- Delaware (effective Jan 1, 2025)
- Hawaii
- Maryland (effective Oct. 1, 2023)
- Massachusetts
- New Jersey
- New York
- Oregon
- Rhode Island
- Washington
Are You Eligible for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC)?
GMA SHRM Summit
We are looking forward to attending the upcoming GMA SHRM Professional Development Summit on 9/15/2023 at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison. We are proud to be a sponsor of Session 1: A View of Workplace Safety through an Equity Lens. Come join us!
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We're Hiring
B2E Solutions is growing! Know someone who would be a great fit at our organization? We’re hiring for multiple remote or local (Hartland, WI) positions and are looking for new-hire referrals.
Please share our career board with any remarkable candidates. We’d love to talk to them about their experience and interest.
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