Mastering Multistate Payroll: Best Practices for Employers

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From: $165.00

Date: March 25th , 2026

Time: 1pmET | 12pm CT | 11am MT | 10am PT

Duration: 90 Minutes

Description:

Managing payroll across multiple states presents a complex, constantly evolving set of challenges. Employers must account for variations in income tax withholding, unemployment insurance, local tax obligations, and wage laws—each of which can differ significantly from one state to another.

This course provides a practical, in-depth look at best practices for ensuring multistate payroll compliance. Participants will learn how to navigate state-specific withholding rules, understand reciprocity agreements, meet SUI (State Unemployment Insurance) requirements, and comply with local tax laws and wage regulations.

The course also covers how to determine an employee’s state of residency for tax purposes, identify which states mandate electronic filings, and manage wage and hour law differences across jurisdictions. By the end of the course, attendees will be equipped with actionable strategies to maintain compliance, minimize payroll errors, and reduce the risk of costly penalties.

These may include:

  • State Income Tax Withholding
  • State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Compliance
  • Wage and Hour Law Variations
  • Local Tax Obligations

Learning Objectives

  • Analyze state income tax withholding rules and reciprocity agreements.
  • Determine proper state unemployment insurance (SUI) tax obligations.
  • Apply wage and hour laws based on federal and state requirements.
  • Identify when local payroll taxes must be withheld and reported.
  • Evaluate electronic payroll tax filing requirements across multiple states.

Credits and Other information:

  • Session Duration: 90 Minutes
    • Case Studies and Live Q&A session with speaker
    • PowerPoint presentation for reference
  • Delivery method: Group Internet Based
  • HRCI Credits: 1.5
  • SHRM Credits: 1.5

Who Will Benefit:

  • HR Directors & Managers
  • Payroll Administrators
  • Office managers
  • Payroll Managers
  • Compliance Officers

About Our Speaker 

Debbie Cash, CPP is a Manager of TLM Implementation at G&A Partners.  G&A Partners is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that offers payroll, human resources, benefits management, risk management, and accounting services for businesses.  G&A Partners acquired Employer Advantage LLC (PEO) in February 2022.  Debbie began working for the organization in 2006 as a Payroll Tax Specialist and Time and Attendance Specialist.  She was promoted to Time/Labor Manager in 2021.