Surprising Payroll Errors: Can Your Business Afford the Risk?

Title: IAP Ep 149 - It's About Payroll **Summary:** Welcome to Episode 149 of "It's About Payroll" with hosts Brian Escobar and Walter William Duncan III. Whether you're new to the world of payroll or a seasoned veteran, this episode has something for you. https://www.osha.gov/workplace-stress#:~:text=Statistics,year%20from%202019%2D20214. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250310148527/en/ServiceNow-to-Extend-Leading-Agentic-AI-to-Every-Employee-for-Every-Corner-of-the-Business-With-Acquisition-of-Moveworks **Episode Highlights:** 1. **Introduction and Banter:**      Brian and Walter kick off the episode with some friendly banter about the rapid passage of time and how it feels different at various stages of life. 2. **Financial Fitness Update:**      The hosts discuss their personal financial health journeys, touching on subjects like credit card usage rates, stock investments, and savings updates. They emphasize the importance of incremental changes in achieving financial fitness. 3. **Wellness Insights:**      Drawing on statistics from OSHA, they highlight the impact of workplace stress on mental health and overall well-being. They stress the importance of addressing this issue to improve both personal and professional life. 4. **Organizational Tips for 2025:**      Learn how to streamline your business operations with Time Track Go, a user-friendly time tracker that helps organize employee hours, time-off requests, and vacation policies. 5. **Main Topic - Common Payroll Mistakes:**      The bulk of the episode focuses on enlightening listeners about common payroll mistakes that can lead to significant financial consequences. Examples include misclassification of employees, mishandling international payroll laws, and incorrect processing of bonuses. Real-world cases involving major companies like Amazon, Uber, and Netflix are discussed to illustrate these points. 6. **Practical Advice:**      Walter shares the importance of regular audits and staying updated with payroll regulations to avoid costly errors and penalties. **Closing Remarks:**   Walter reminds listeners to follow “It's About Payroll” on LinkedIn, Facebook, and TikTok. As always, they thank their community for joining them on this journey and encourage everyone to keep learning, growing, and moving forward. Thank you for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful episodes on payroll and financial wellness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices