Posts by Josh Rothenberg

By now you have most likely heard about the nationwide fraud involving unemployment claims. Last year the Federal Trade Commission received more than 394,000 complaints from people who said their identities had been misused to apply for unemployment benefits. There has been a 3,000% increase in reported fraud since 2019. The NJ Society of CPA’s has published these…

There are many reasons why people switch payroll companies. Poor customer service, inconsistent service representatives and long holding times often top the list. That tells us a few things about small business owners in general; when they have a problem, the want an immediate solution. Keeping a small business owner on hold or even putting…

When people switch payroll companies, they are often unhappy with the level of service their former payroll company was providing them. No one likes long wait times and being overcharged for service. Liberty Payroll and HR has gained a steady market share over the years because we always put our clients first. Here are the…

At Liberty Payroll, our core values as a payroll provider are things we deliver to our customers on a day-to-day basis. The people in our organization, many who have been here for over a decade, maintain payroll accounts for our clients, deliver prompt and courteous service, and take a proactive stance to anticipate the individual…

Some people love their payroll companies… others do not. We hear the nightmare stories and red flag warnings from our new clients and often hear similar reasons why they are unsatisfied with their former payroll provider. It seems many of the stories follow a common theme, so we decided to list them here. Here are…

Attention Restaurant Owners! The SBA has announced a new Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) to help restaurants hit by the pandemic. The grant will help restaurants with payroll costs, mortgage or rent relief, utilities, maintenance expenses, food and beverage expenses, supplier costs, operational expenses and can cover extended periods of time from Feb. 15th, 2020 through…

President Biden is expected to sign the bill prior to March 14, 2021 when UI benefits are set to expire. At Liberty Payroll and HR, we strive to keep our clients informed and compliant in how the new bill will affect your small business. Several changes were made during the Senate’s consideration. The best known…

For small business start ups and growing businesses, payroll can be intimidating and daunting. Between the state and federal regulations and tracking quarterly and yearly tax cycles, any business owner may take a hard look at outsourcing. Whether you are looking to grow your business or stay compliant, here is a look at the top…

We would all like to forget about 2020, the year of shutdowns, and the pandemic. But looking back, we were amazed at how much we really accomplished in 2020. During such a challenging year, Liberty Payroll & HR rose to the challenge and has become a leader in the payroll and HR landscape by offering…

Essential HR from Liberty Payroll allows employees to manage and enter their own HR data so you can focus on what is essential to your business – growing it. Especially important in a work at home environment, Essential HR eliminates the need for face-to-face contact. An easy and quick on-boarding process, Essential HR allows you…