Archive for November 2025

The city of Seattle imposes a payroll expense tax on employers engaging in business within city limits who meet specific thresholds. This tax primarily affects medium-to-large companies with high-compensated employees—such as tech firms, architecture and design studios, engineering consultancies, law firms, financial services providers, and healthcare systems. These types of employers frequently rely on payroll…

PET liabilities not being captured in your HCM primarily affects several key stakeholder groups within an organization. Below is a breakdown of who should be most concerned and why, with specific context for Seattle and Bellevue employers: 1. CFOs, Controllers, and Finance Directors These roles carry ultimate responsibility for financial accuracy, budgeting, and forecasting.If Payroll…