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Your operating manual for running a business legally.
What's Inside
Comprehensive coverage across all 50 states
Compliance built for the way you actually work.
Pick Your Footprint
Select the states where your team lives and works. Our tiered plans mean you only pay for the data you need.
Choose Your Milestone
Hiring across state lines? Managing a termination? Calculating a bonus? Select your scenario to get instant guidance.
Execute with Confidence
Get a plain-English checklist, exact legal citations, and agency contact info in seconds. No more "Google-lawyering."
Total coverage for the business lifecycle.
We monitor the laws so you can run your business.
Hiring & Onboarding
New hire reporting, state-specific W-4s, and required labor posters.
Wage & Hour
Overtime triggers, meal/rest breaks, and city-level minimum wage.
Leave & Benefits
Paid Sick Leave, state FMLA, and mandatory retirement plan rules.
Expenses & Travel
Remote work reimbursements, mileage rates, and travel pay quirks.
Taxes & Filings
SUI/SDI rates, reciprocal tax agreements, and local withholding.
Separation (The Exit)
Final pay deadlines, PTO payout laws, and COBRA requirements.
Tools to keep you out of the "Red Zone."
The Penalty Calculator
Estimate your financial exposure for late payments or compliance errors before they hit your bottom line.
Automated Law Alerts
We track state legislatures 24/7. When a law changes in your states, you get a notification instantly.
Actionable Checklists
Downloadable, audit-ready lists to ensure every hire and fire is documented correctly.
Recent Law Updates
We track changes so you stay compliant
California Minimum Wage Increase
California minimum wage increases to $16.90/hour statewide.
Washington Minimum Wage Increase
Washington minimum wage increases to $17.13/hour.
New York Minimum Wage Increase
NYC/Long Island/Westchester increases to $17.00/hour. Rest of state to $16.00/hour.
Illinois Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect
Employers with 15+ employees must include pay ranges in job postings.
Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time Expansion
All employers must provide paid sick leave regardless of size.
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Expert-Vetted
Content curated by payroll and HR compliance specialists with 15+ years of "in-the-trenches" experience.
The "View Source" Promise
Every checklist includes direct links to official .gov statutes. We provide the summary; the law provides the proof.
Always Current
Last verified for February 2026.
Payroll Beacon is a compliance resource tool. We provide informational summaries and checklists, not legal or tax advice. For specific legal filings, we recommend consulting with a licensed professional.