Payroll
Service Solutions update during Coronavirus Outbreak
First we would like to express our sincerest wishes for
the health and safety of you, your employees and loved ones.
Please be aware that there will be no interruption in your service with us as this ban goes into effect. We have made provisions to accommodate the PA governor’s order.
Effective Monday, March 23rd we will be
temporarily suspending the pickup of payroll packages at our office. We have several options for you to choose
from to get your information to you.
At present, the Federal Reserve has not announced any
changes in their daily operations.
Unless and until changes are announced, we are fully prepared to meet
all existing payroll deadlines. We are
pleased to assure you that we remain ready and available to handle your payroll
needs.
While we cannot predict how long this emergency will
continue, we are prepared to serve you for an extended period. We do not anticipate interruptions in the
high level of service you are accustomed to receiving.
The president has authorized the SBA to provide
assistance. We would encourage any small business in the effective areas to
consider seeking relief if needed. You can apply here.
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Account/Login
We wanted to address some of the specific questions that
we have been asked:
Can
I still expect delivery of my payroll? Yes, at this time our courier service is operating
as normal. If you have specific
instructions or need to change the delivery address please let us know.
Can
my employees file for unemployment benefits if my business is temporarily
closed because of COVID-19?
Yes, they may be eligible for benefits.
Can I reduce my employee’s hours because of COVID-19? Yes
Will
my unemployment tax rate increase if my employees file for benefits due to
COVID-19? No, businesses that
are temporarily closed will be granted Relief from Charges and your tax rate
will not be increased because of COVID-19 related claims.
Is
there somewhere I can find more information about unemployment? Yes. Go to https://www.uc.pa.gov/COVID-19/Pages/Employer-COVID19-FAQs.aspx
Are
there programs to help employers having financial difficulties due to COVID-19? Yes, the Shared Work Program can help https://www.uc.pa.gov/employers-uc-services-uc-tax/shared-work/Pages/default.aspx as
well as the PA Department of Community and Economic Development https://dced.pa.gov/resources/.
We will continue to monitor the situation and update
you.
Please
call us with any questions or concerns at
215-624-0922
or email us at nicolec@payrollservicesolutions.com
