401(K) Procedures Manual & E-Alerts

Written as if we were doing the administration for you, it includes numerous tips, examples, and compliance suggestions.

And best of all: its fully searchable! No more searching through file cabinets or trying to track down someone who 'may' know the answer. Simply type in your request and you'll have your answer in seconds.

Check out the Table of Contents to see just how much is covered, or purchase the Manual /E-Alert package in conjuntion with our Training &Certification Program and earn a Certified Administrator designation!

Top FAQs

Is Payroll State Specific?

While many payroll-related regulations are federally-governed, there also are many state requirements, including those for handling garnishment, final paychecks, and unclaimed paychecks. Each state's requirements differ in the details, so be sure to check your state's requirements by clicking the applicable link(s) at the bottom of this page.

What Are Some Of The Requirements For Handling Payroll?

Payroll is much more than just handing out paychecks, and includes a variety of responsibilities such as handling garnishments, travel pay, multi-state taxation, unclaimed paychecks, and much more in a timely and accurate fashion.

Why Get Payroll Training From TrainingCenter?

In business since the mid-1990's, we have over 25 years of experience delivering high-quality training content via seminar, webinar, online, and other formats. Each of our courses are delivered by an industry expert who will share his or her years of experience to help you be in compliance, smarter, and more productive, and almost all offer SHRM and HRCI credits.

I Handle Payroll For Some Of My Companies. What Are Some Of The Things I Need To Do Or Be Aware Of?

Payroll Administrators must be able to:

• Properly "classify" workers
• Apply the various exemptions
• Calculate gross pay and properly make deductions
• Correctly identify, pay, and withhold taxes for employees
• Administer deferred compensation, cafeteria plan, sick pay, and other compensation
• Handle stock options, expense reimbursements, relocation, and other "expenses"
• Follow the proper policies, procedures, and documentation requirements for garnishments and levies
• Properly complete and file all required reporting requirements
• Correctly complete year-end requirements and establish year-beginning requirements
• Implement and maintain fraud, audit, disaster recovery, and record retention processes and procedures

What Are The Primary Payroll Areas?

In addition to ensuring that employees are paid correctly and on time, "Payroll" has numerous time and reporting requirements. The primary payroll areas include paychecks, reporting, operations, and management.